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DFL activist and former state house staffer Jamael Lundy of St. Paul launched a campaign for state senate in district 65, representing the northern half of West St. Paul.
Where: Senate District 65 includes the northern half of West St. Paul, the West Side, downtown, and portions of the Frogtown, Midway, and North End neighborhoods. The district skews heavily to the DFL—current Sen. Sandy Pappas won the 2022 election with more than 80% of the vote.
Context: It’s an open seat this year since incumbent Pappas announced her retirement. West St. Paul City Council Member Robyn Gulley is also running.
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The Candidate
Jamael Lundy has a lengthy resume working on policy at the state house.
- Why: “While I am proud to be a Democrat, I also recognize this moment calls for a different type of Democrat—one with the character to lead honestly, the competence to govern effectively, and the courage to bring big bold ideas into reality,” Lundy said on his website.
- Day job: Lundy currently works as the intergovernmental affairs coordinator in the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.
- Experience: More than a decade working for the DFL, including at the state house for former Rep. Carlos Mariani and the late Rep. Melissa Hortman, as well as for U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum.
- Endorsements: Lundy touts multiple endorsements, including current state Rep. Maria Isa Perez-Vega and St. Paul School Board Member Carlo Franco, who was previously running for this seat and dropped out.
- Family: Lundy is married to Saint Paul City Council Member Anika Bowie.
- More: Learn more at Lundy’s website.
What’s Next
The party endorsement process will happen this spring, with the filing period closing on June 2. A primary, if necessary, will be Aug. 11, 2026.
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Hi, it’s my understanding Mr. Lundy was one of the Protestors at the St. Paul Church the other day who sought to intimidate True Christians worshipping God. As a journalist, you should let the public know about this. This was one of the most Evil acts in American history towards Christians in a Church setting, as unhinged, Demonic-led protestors went in screaming and yelling, interrupting a Church Service. Christian leaders all across the country are condemning this Evil. Mr. Lundy should not be in any Political Office at all after this act, a clear lack of integrity, not a Man fit for Office. He apparently had the nerve to meet with “Religious” leaders days later. I don’t know if this was from a guilty conscience because he is potentially being investigated by the DOJ, or he really thinks in his deluded mind that he is doing something right invading a Church and then 2 days later meeting with Religious leaders to discuss the perceived overall injustice in his mind about ICE’s actions?
We reached out to Jamael Lundy about this issue and he did not respond.
“one of the most Evil acts in American history towards Christians in a Church setting”?
-The 16th Street Baptist Church bombing that killed four girls.
-The shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church were nine people were killed during a Bible study.
-Here in Minnesota where two students were killed and 17 injured at Annunciation Catholic Church and School.
and the list goes on.
The oddity is a church has a pastor who supports oppressing people including breaking the law to do just that. That is the thd dichotomy.