Minnesota Democrats in Tuesday's election defied political pundits' predictions, retaining their majority in the state House and claiming they also won control of the Minnesota Senate
Two current members of the Minnesota Legislature are facing each other in the race for Senate District 14. Incumbent Democrat Aric Putnam has had the job for the past two years. He's being challenged by Republican Tama Theis who is a member of the House.
Two Cold Spring women are running to represent House District 13A. The incumbent is Republican Lisa Demuth who was first elected in 2018 and then re-elected in 2020. The challenger is Democrat Andrea Robinson.
The two people running for election in House District 13B are the incumbent Republican Tim O'Driscoll and the Democratic challenger Melissa Bromenschenkel. Both candidates live in Sartell.
Starting Tuesday all residents of Stearns County can return their ballot in person or vote in person at one of three locations, St. Cloud City Hall, the Stearns County Service Center in Waite Park, and Melrose City Hall.
The two candidates running to represent St. Cloud in House District 14B are the incumbent Democrat Dan Wolgamott and political newcomer Republican Aaron Henning.
Two women are running for an open seat in House District 14A. The seat is currently held by Republican Tama Theis who is running this year for a Senate seat. Republican Bernie Perryman is up against Democrat Tami Calhoun.