2016 Minnesota Senate election (English Wikipedia)

"Sen. Alice Johnson will not seek re-election". ABC Newspapers. ECM Publishers. April 6, 2016. Retrieved April 6, 2016.
"Jim Abeler running for re-election to Minnesota Senate District 35". ABC Newspapers. ECM Publishers. June 12, 2016. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
"Johnson, Hillebregt, Volkenant endorsed by SD 35 DFLers". ABC Newspapers. ECM Publishers. April 19, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
"DFL's Hoffman endorsed for a second State Senate term". ABC Newspapers. ECM Publishers. April 23, 2016. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
"Lunde throws hat in ring for Senate seat". ABC Newspapers. ECM Publishers. November 16, 2015. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
"Newton will run for Senate seat in 2016 election". ABC Newspapers. ECM Publishers. April 8, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
"Sanford to run in Senate District 37". ABC Newspapers. ECM Publishers. November 16, 2015. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
Hagen, Eric (June 1, 2016). "Field of candidates for primary races". ABC Newspapers. ECM Publishers. Retrieved June 7, 2016.

austindailyherald.com

Smith, Alex (May 29, 2016). "A new challenger for Sparks: Hayfield carpenter running for state Senate". Austin Daily Herald. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
Wilmes, Sam (June 3, 2016). "Sparks gets 2nd challenger". Austin Daily Herald. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
"Sparks, Poppe, Bennett all seeking new terms". Austin Daily Herald. March 8, 2016. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
Wilmes, Sam (August 9, 2016). "Dornink wins GOP race to challenge Sparks in District 27". Austin Daily Herald. Retrieved August 11, 2016.

bemidjipioneer.com

Liedke, Matthew (June 3, 2016). "ELECTION: List of local, state and federal election candidates". The Bemidji Pioneer. Forum Communications. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
Liedke, Matthew (June 8, 2016). "ELECTION: Pederson running for GOP nom in District 5". The Bemidji Pioneer. Forum Communications. Archived from the original on June 10, 2016. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
"Loud wins DFL endorsement for House 2A seat". The Bemidji Pioneer. Forum Communications. March 19, 2016. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
Liedke, Matthew (August 10, 2016). "Eichorn defeats Pederson in District 5 primary". The Bemidji Pioneer. Forum Communications. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
Liedke, Matthew (February 1, 2016). "POLITICS: DFL Sen. Tom Saxhaug to run for re-election". The Bemidji Pioneer. Forum Communications. Retrieved February 3, 2016.

brainerddispatch.com

Kayser, Zach (April 2, 2016). "House District 9A GOP endorses Poston for Legislature, Lundblad drops out". Brainerd Dispatch. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
Kayser, Zach (March 16, 2016). "Weinerman to challenge Gazelka in Minnesota Senate race". Brainerd Dispatch. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
Kayser, Zach (February 24, 2016). "Ruud announces reelection campaign for Minnesota Senate". Brainerd Dispatch. Archived from the original on February 25, 2016. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
Perkins, Chelsey (January 29, 2016). "Brainerd resident announces Senate candidacy". Brainerd Dispatch. Archived from the original on January 31, 2016. Retrieved January 30, 2016.

bulletin-news.com

"Klein announces run for State Senate". Lillie Suburban Newspapers. January 17, 2016. Retrieved February 24, 2016.

chisagocountypress.com

"Koran to seek District 32 GOP state senate seat". Chisago County Press. November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.

crookstontimes.com

"Minnesota Legislature: Stumpf won't seek re-election". Crookston Times. February 24, 2016. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
Christopherson, Mike (April 11, 2016). "2016 Election in Minnesota: Race to replace Stumpf coming into focus". Crookston Times. Retrieved June 1, 2016.

crowrivermedia.com

Jones, Jeremy (October 5, 2016). "Scott Newman and challenger Amy Wilde bring vast experience to Senate District 18 race". Hutchinson Leader. Crow River Media. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
Jones, Jeremy (February 11, 2016). "Wilde will run for Senate District 18". Hutchinson Leader. Crow River Media. Retrieved February 11, 2016.

dglobe.com

"Weber will seek re-election to Minnesota Senate". Daily Globe. Forum Communications. March 15, 2016. Archived from the original on March 19, 2016. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
"Filing period closed". Daily Globe. Forum Communications. May 31, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2016.

dl-online.com

Bowe, Nathan (March 6, 2016). "Ada city administrator seeks Republican nod". Detroit Lakes Online. Forum Communications. Retrieved March 6, 2016.

duluthnewstribune.com

Passi, Peter (January 3, 2016). "Reinert won't run for re-election to Minnesota Senate this year". Duluth News Tribune. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
Myers, John (October 14, 2016). "Minnesota Senate District 3: Bakk faces fourth challenge from Havlick". Duluth News Tribune. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
Kaczke, Lisa; Hollingsworth, Jana (October 26, 2016). "Tomczak, Tomassoni face off over crime, mining in 6th". Duluth News Tribune. Archived from the original on October 28, 2016. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
Krueger, Andrew (January 3, 2016). "Simonson says he'll run for Reinert's Senate seat". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
Kaczke, Lisa (January 27, 2016). "Duluth's Bergstrom enters Senate race". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
"More candidates file to run for state office". Duluth News Tribune. May 28, 2016. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
Kaczke, Lisa (April 23, 2016). "DFL endorses Simonson for Senate District 7 seat". Duluth News Tribune. Archived from the original on April 24, 2016. Retrieved April 25, 2016.

eastsidereviewnews.com

Munzenrider, Mike (December 15, 2015). "Little Canada Sen. Bev Scalze will not seek reelection". Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
Burlingame, Hannah (February 14, 2016). "Council member throws hat in Senate race". Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
Kinney, Aundrea (April 20, 2016). "District 43 candidates are lining up". Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
Munzenrider, Mike (October 23, 2016). "DFL incumbent and Republican with social work background vie for seat". Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Retrieved November 3, 2016.

echopress.com

"Shawn Olson is a candidate for MN Senate District 8". Echo Press. Forum Communications. December 11, 2015. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
Edenloff, Al (April 11, 2016). "Anderson, Backer, Westrom get party's nod for re-election". Echo Press. Forum Communications. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
Dieter, Sue (May 17, 2016). "Hinrichs wins DFL nod to run against Westrom". Echo Press. Forum Communications. Retrieved May 17, 2016.

erstarnews.com

Boyle, Jim (March 14, 2016). "Sen. Kiffmeyer announces re-election bid". Star News. ECM Publishers. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
Boyle, Jim (May 31, 2016). "Race for Bunting's seat hot; only 2 file for 3 at-large seats". Star News. ECM Publishers. Retrieved June 7, 2016.

farmingtonindependent.com

Hansen, Nathan (March 17, 2016). "Pitcher gets Senate endorsement". Farmington Independent. Forum Communications. Archived from the original on March 23, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.

fergusfallsjournal.com

"Sen. Ingebrigtsen seeks 4th term". Fergus Falls Daily Journal. October 28, 2015. Retrieved October 28, 2015.

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Howard, Ryan (May 25, 2016). "State, federal candidate filing begins". Forest Lake Times. ECM Publishers. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
"District 39 parties endorse local candidates". Forest Lake Times. ECM Publishers. April 29, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2016.

grandforksherald.com

Hageman, John (March 17, 2016). "EGF attorney seeking District 1 seat". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
Hageman, John (July 15, 2016). "Primary election battles take shape in Minnesota's District 1". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
Jewett, Brandi (August 10, 2016). "Endorsed candidates cruise to victory in regional Minnesota primary races". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
Bonham, Kevin (April 9, 2016). "Attorneys in Polk County hope to succeed Stumpf in Minnesota Senate". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved April 9, 2016.

granitefallsnews.com

Tedrick, Scott (August 19, 2016). "Senate, House Democratic candidates want to see rural renewal". Advocate Tribune. GateHouse Media. Archived from the original on August 20, 2016. Retrieved August 21, 2016.

ifallsjournal.com

Beager, Laurel (May 26, 2016). "Bakk files for office". International Falls Journal. Archived from the original on December 16, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2016.

inforum.com

Gereszek, Josie (September 27, 2016). "MN Senate, House candidates talk platforms at Moorhead forum". INFORUM. Forum Communications. Retrieved November 1, 2016.

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Stickels, Bill (August 11, 2016). "Koran, Daudt win in primary election". Isanti–Chisago County Star. Retrieved August 11, 2016.

isanticountynews.com

"Tim Nelson files for Minnesota Senate District 32". Isanti County News. ECM Publishers. April 7, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2016.

lakerpioneer.com

Miner, Sean (April 23, 2016). "Orono resident to seek election to State Senate". The Laker and The Pioneer. ECM Publishers. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
"DFL endorses candidates for District 33". The Laker and The Pioneer. ECM Publishers. June 2, 2016. Retrieved June 7, 2016.

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Poole, Jesse (November 25, 2015). "Bernardy and Laine running for District 41 seat". Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
Burlingame, Hannah (January 31, 2016). "Senator Metzen will step down after more than 50 years in politics". Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
Poole, Jesse (January 13, 2016). "Shoreview Republican announces run for District 42 Senate seat". Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
Kinney, Aundrea (October 26, 2016). "Education is important to District 43 candidates". Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
Burlingame, Hannah (May 22, 2016). "Mendota Heights Misukanis running for Dist. 52 Senate seat". Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Retrieved May 23, 2016.
Otto, Marjorie (February 7, 2016). "State Sen. Foung Hawj announces re-election bid". Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
Otto, Marjorie (October 23, 2016). "Candidates want to see more jobs for the East Side". Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
Poole, Jesse (April 27, 2016). "Democrats endorse Rep. Laine for Senate District 41 seat". Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
Burlingame, Hannah (March 27, 2016). "DFL endorses Mendota Heights resident for open District 52 Senate seat". Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Retrieved March 30, 2016.

longfellownokomismessenger.com

Christensen, Tesha (October 29, 2016). "Republican, DFL candidates face off in State House, State Senate races". Messenger. deRuyter Nelson. Retrieved November 2, 2016.

mankatofreepress.com

Mewes, Trey (August 4, 2016). "Lake, Lillis vie for DFL nod in District 23 Senate race". The Free Press. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
Mewes, Trey (October 19, 2016). "Dahle faces Republican challenge in Draheim". The Free Press. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
Mewes, Trey (October 28, 2016). "Rosen seeks to continue 'making a difference'". The Free Press. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
Mewes, Trey (August 9, 2016). "Lake, Jensen victorious in legislative primaries". The Free Press. Retrieved August 11, 2016.

marshallindependent.com

"Dahms, Swedzinski land Republican endorsement for re-election". Marshall Independent. Ogden Newspapers. April 4, 2016. Archived from the original on April 16, 2016. Retrieved April 5, 2016.

millelacscountytimes.com

"Whitcomb announces Senate candidacy". Mille Lacs County Times. ECM Publishers. January 6, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
Hage, Jeff (April 14, 2016). "Brown, Lestrud get DFL nod in District 15". Mille Lacs County Times. ECM Publishers. Archived from the original on June 17, 2016. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
Griffin, Debbie (March 31, 2016). "Mathews, Erickson endorsed by GOP". Mille Lacs County Times. ECM Publishers. Archived from the original on April 13, 2016. Retrieved April 5, 2016.

minnpost.com

Bierschbach, Briana; Kaul, Greta; Nehil, Tom (November 3, 2016). "The 29 legislative races to watch in Minnesota, updated". MinnPost. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
Bierschbach, Briana (July 25, 2016). "Could trains and Trump decide one of Minnesota's most watched state Senate contests?". MinnPost. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
Callaghan, Peter (November 1, 2016). "The loneliness of running as a Minneapolis Republican". MinnPost. Retrieved November 2, 2016.

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Miller, Kristen (May 10, 2016). "Paul Anderson of Plymouth to run for Senate District 44 seat". Sun Sailor. ECM Publishers. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
Rowe, Seth (June 7, 2016). "Latz runs unopposed while Flanagan and Youakim face challenges in Senate District 46". Sun Sailor. ECM Publishers. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
Miller, Kristen (May 10, 2016). "Mathisen announces candidacy for Senate District 44". Sun Sailor. ECM Publishers. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
Miller, Kristen (May 10, 2016). "Mayor Slavik to run for State Senate". Sun Sailor. ECM Publishers. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
Miller, Kristen (May 10, 2016). "Sund declares candidacy for Senate District 44". Sun Sailor. ECM Publishers. Retrieved May 11, 2016.

current.mnsun.com

Doeden, Michelle (May 3, 2016). "Bonoff to challenge Paulsen in upcoming race". Sun Current. ECM Publishers. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
Hanks, Mike (June 7, 2016). "Open county board seat features 6 candidates". Sun Current. ECM Publishers. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
Wig, Andrew (June 7, 2016). "Primary in store for Richfield city council race". Sun Current. ECM Publishers. Retrieved June 7, 2016.

post.mnsun.com

Tarbox, Christiaan (June 6, 2016). "Election filing results are in for Brooklyn Center". Sun Post. ECM Publishers. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
Purcell, Gina (June 8, 2016). "State senate district 45 candidates named". Sun Post. ECM Publishers. Retrieved June 10, 2016.

mprnews.org

Pugmire, Tim; Bakst, Brian (September 22, 2016). "These races could decide which party takes control of the Legislature". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
Pugmire, Tim (July 6, 2016). "Political pressures intensify on Minnesota's few black lawmakers". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved July 13, 2016.

parkrapidsenterprise.com

"Utke to run for State Senate Dist. 2". Park Rapids Enterprise. Forum Communications. March 9, 2016. Archived from the original on March 10, 2016. Retrieved March 9, 2016.

postbulletin.com

Carlson, Heather J. (June 3, 2016). "Expect to see plenty of political newcomers on ballot". Post-Bulletin. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
Carlson, Heather J. (August 13, 2015). "Nuclear plant worker to challenge Schmit in Senate District 21". Post-Bulletin. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
Carlson, Heather J. (October 19, 2016). "Senate District 25". Post-Bulletin. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
Setterholm, Andrew (April 18, 2016). "Walbruch wins DFL endorsement in 25A". Post-Bulletin. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
Carlson, Heather J. (February 29, 2016). "Wright announces bid for Senate seat". Post-Bulletin. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
Carlson, Heather J. (February 4, 2016). "Culp drops bid against Nelson". Post-Bulletin. Retrieved February 4, 2016.

pressnews.com

"Sen. Bruce Anderson announces re-election bid". Press & News. ECM Publishers. March 31, 2016. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
"Westlin files for Senate District 34 seat". Press & News. ECM Publishers. May 29, 2016. Retrieved June 1, 2016.

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rosemounttownpages.com

Hansen, Nathan (January 29, 2016). "Campbell will run for Senate in District 57". Rosemount Town Pages. Forum Communications. Archived from the original on January 30, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2016.

sctimes.com

Marohn, Kirsti (January 8, 2016). "Sen. John Pederson won't seek re-election". St. Cloud Times. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
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Marohn, Kirsti (February 15, 2016). "Sauk Rapids native plans Minnesota Senate run". St. Cloud Times. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
Marohn, Kirsti (January 19, 2016). "Relph to seek Senate District 14 seat". St. Cloud Times. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
Marohn, Kirsti (September 15, 2016). "Wolgamott hopes work, energy pay off". St. Cloud Times. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
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Melius, Dana (December 28, 2015). "Sheran says she won't seek re-election in 2016". St. Peter Herald. Adams Publishing Group. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
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Melius, Dana (December 31, 2015). "North Mankato lawyer files for District 19 state senate seat". St. Peter Herald. Adams Publishing Group. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
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Madsen, Nancy (June 13, 2016). "Third-party option available for Senate District 19 voters". St. Peter Herald. Adams Publishing Group. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
Rook, Suzy (January 12, 2016). "Le Sueur County business owner announces run for state Senate". Le Sueur News-Herald. Adams Publishing Group. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
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Hargarten, Jeff; Webster, MaryJo; Coolican, J. Patrick (September 16, 2016). "The battle for the Minnesota Senate". Star Tribune. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
Lopez, Ricardo (April 9, 2016). "Candidates of color for the Minnesota Legislature struggle to break into state politics". Star Tribune. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
Condon, Patrick (January 20, 2016). "Minneapolis Sen. Hayden draws DFL challenger". Star Tribune. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
Coolican, J. Patrick (December 11, 2015). "Rep. Jason Isaacson announces run for Senate seat held by departing Sen. Bev Scalze". Star Tribune. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
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Lebens, Alica (July 7, 2016). "DFL looks to oust incumbent Republicans in Minnesota Legislature". Stillwater Gazette. ECM Publishers. Retrieved July 13, 2016.

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"Candidates file for state seats: DFL pits veterans against incumbent Republican rep, doctor". Sun Patriot. ECM Publishers. June 30, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
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Adelmann, Laura (January 5, 2016). "Thompson will not run for re-election to Minnesota Senate". Sun Thisweek. ECM Publishers. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
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Wente, Scott (February 2, 2016). "Sieben won't seek re-election to Senate". South Washington County Bulletin. Forum Communications. Archived from the original on February 3, 2016. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
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