Maria Isa – West St. Paul Reader

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.

Jamael Lundy Announces Run for State Senate

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.

West Side’s Sebastian Ellefson Running for State House

West Side attorney Sebastian Ellefson launched a campaign for state house in district 65B, representing the northern half of West St. Paul.

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.

"Rage Against the Regime" protest sign at Hands Off protest in St. Paul (photo by Justin Haase)

West St. Paul Legislator Speaks at Hands Off Protest

West St. Paul legislator speaks at St. Paul Hands Off protest rally and small group gathers on Wentworth Avenue.

West St. Paul Legislators React to Minnesota House Chaos

In the face of divided chambers and sharp partisan divides, we talked to West St. Paul’s state legislators. “People want to see us working together,” said Rep. Mary Frances Clardy.

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.

Minnesota State House Legislative Candidates for 53A and 65B.

2024 Minnesota State House Election—53A and 65B: Unique

Question for West St. Paul legislative candidates: What sets you apart from other candidates? What do you bring to the table that no one else can?

2024 Minnesota State House Election—53A and 65B: West St. Paul

Question for West St. Paul legislative candidates: What are your specific priorities for West St. Paul in the next legislative session?