2026 election – West St. Paul Reader

2026 primary candidates for the U.S. House, second Congressional district.

2026 Second Congressional District Primary Election: Top Issues

What are your two to three top priorities as a representative and how will you address those issues? What made you decide to focus on those issues in particular?

2026 primary candidates for the state legislature.

2026 State Legislative Primary Election: Top Issues

What are your two to three top priorities as a state representative/senator and how will you address those issues? What made you decide to focus on those issues in particular?

Candidates in the 2026 primary election.

2026 Primary Election: West St. Paul Voters Guide

The primary election is Tuesday, August 11 with races for local voters including legislative seats and U.S. Congress on the DFL, plus state-wide races for both parties.

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"Vote Here" sign at West St. Paul city hall with Marthaler Park sign in background.

2026 Election: West St. Paul Voter’s Guide

Who’s running for office to represent West St. Paul? We’re tracking the ballot from City Council to Congress.

West Side’s Alex Schluender Running for State House

Alex Schluender of the West Side launched a campaign for state house in district 65B, which includes the northern half of West St. Paul.

"Vote Here" sign at the Dakota County Northern Service Center

Caucusing in West St. Paul

Caucuses are Tuesday, February 3 at 7 p.m. Here’s where and how to caucus in West St. Paul.

Jamael Lundy appearing with a protest sign that reads "Leave Our State. Ice Out."

State Senate Candidate Arrested for Church Protest

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced multiple arrests in the City Church protest, including local candidate Jamael Lundy.

Raeisha Williams Announces Run for State Senate

Community activist Raeisha Williams of St. Paul launched a campaign for state senate in district 65, representing the northern half of West St. Paul.

Former Newport Mayor Dan Lund Running for State Senate

Former Newport Mayor Dan Lund launched a campaign for state senate in district 53, representing the southern half of West St. Paul.