Robyn Gulley – West St. Paul Reader

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.

Voting booth and ballot for ISD 197 election.

Who’s Running: 2026 Elections Uncontested Locally

The filing period to run for office closed this week and the results are in—West St. Paul’s municipal elections are entirely uncontested while other races face surprising primaries and a state-wide controversy.

April 13, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: April 13, 2026

The City Council approved a second and final cannabis dispensary, set a new direction for the 424 Butler townhouse project in a partnership with Habitat for Humanity, and failed to approve a salary increase for the first time in at least a decade.

"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.

Feb. 23, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Feb. 23, 2026

West St. Paul City Council approved additional rent support and limited parking for boats, trailers, and RVs on city streets.

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.

Jan. 12, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Jan. 12, 2026

The presence of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in West St. Paul became the focus of the City Council meeting with about a dozen people speaking during the comment period about ICE.

Dec. 8, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Dec. 8, 2025

A packed room looked on as the West St. Paul City Council approved the 150 Thompson redevelopment project, as well as the 2026 budget and property tax levy and presented the inaugural Good Neighbor Awards.