Sandy Pappas – West St. Paul Reader

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.

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.

Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman Assassinated: Reaction and Updates

Updates and reaction after a political assassination threatens Minnesota elected officials.

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.

Unofficial Results for the 2022 Election in West St. Paul

Local election results for West St. Paul and Dakota County.

Legislative candidates running to represent West St. Paul including Kevin Fjelsted, Maria Isa, Paul Holmgren, Matt Klein, Chris Rausch, Sandy Pappas, Mary Frances Clardy, Brent Jacobson, and Todd Kruse.

2022 State Legislature Election: Partisan Divide

We ask the legislative candidates running to represent West St. Paul about the partisan divide.

2022 State Legislature Election: State Funding

We ask the legislative candidates running to represent West St. Paul how they would ensure West St. Paul gets its fair share of state funding.

2022 State Legislature Election: Cooperation

We ask the legislative candidates running to represent West St. Paul about working across the aisle.

2022 State Legislature Election: Surplus

We ask the legislative candidates running to represent West St. Paul what they think should be done about the budget surplus.