Category: Election

West St. Paul State House Seat Open in 2026

West St. Paul’s state legislator Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega announced her campaign for Ramsey County Commissioner, creating another open seat for West St. Paul in 2026.

Robyn Gulley and Carlo Franco Running for Open State Senate Seat

Within a day of Sen. Sandy Pappas announcing her retirement, two candidates launched campaigns for the open seat: West St. Paul City Council Member Robyn Gulley and St. Paul School Board Member Carlo Franco.

Sandy Pappas Announces Retirement, Senate Seat Open

After 42 years in the Minnesota legislature, Sen. Sandy Pappas announced she will retire after the 2026 session and not seek another term.

Matt Klein Announces Run for Congress, Senate Seat Up for Grabs

West St. Paul’s State Senator Matt Klein announces he’s running for Congress, leaving his senate seat up for grabs.

Angie Craig at a small business roundtable hosted by Evolve Workplace in 2019.

Potential New Representatives for West St. Paul With Angie Craig Senate Announcement

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig runs for U.S. Senate, with potential contenders lining up for her House seat, including State Sen. Matt Klein.

ISD 197 School Board Considers Moving Elections to Even Years

On Monday, the ISD 197 School Board will consider shifting from odd-year elections to even years, a move that could save $50,000 per election and would extend current terms by one year.

2024 Campaign Spending in West St. Paul

Candidates spent just over a combined $5,600 in 2024, up from 2022 but still way down from 2020. The lower spending is primarily due to uncontested races.

2024 Local Election Results in West St. Paul

No big surprises in the local election contests with Doug Fromm winning in Ward 1, Lisa Eng-Sarne in Ward 3, and Laura Zanmiller for Soil & Water Supervisor District 2.

Charlie Schubert in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building.

Charlie Schubert: Teenage Election Judge Making Democracy Work

First time, teenage election judge sees this as a significant moment in our history: “I want to help build trust within the community, ensuring that their voices are heard and their ballots are counted.”

Optimist Club Candidates and Cookies Forum

West St. Paul Candidates & Cookies Forum 2024

The Optimist Club of West St. Paul hosted the Candidates and Cookies Forum on October 9, 2024, featuring municipal candidates in West St. Paul.

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