TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy narrowly won reelection Wednesday, eking out a victory that spared Democrats the loss of a second gubernatorial seat.
Phil Murphy narrowly reelected governor in New Jersey
Frey wins 2nd term as Minneapolis mayor after bitter race
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was reelected to a second term, surviving a bitter challenge in a race that focused on calls for changes to policing and racial justice, elections officials announced Wednesday.
Mayor Melvin Carter wins St. Paul reelection
Incumbent Melvin Carter won the St. Paul mayoral race with 61.64% of the vote. He was followed by Dino Guerin, who got 12.61%.
Jacob Frey addresses rejected police reform question
Minneapolis voters on Tuesday rejected a proposal to replace the city’s police department with a new Department of Public Safety, an idea that supporters hoped would bring radical change to policing in the city where George Floyd’s death under an officer’s knee brought calls for racial justice.
St. Paul sees rent stabilization measure on Nov. 2 ballot
The City of St. Paul will vote on a ballot measure regarding rent stabilization Nov. 2; the measure would place a 3% cap on the amount that a landlord can raise rent per year and would be one of the strictest in the country if passed.
St. Paul and Minneapolis elections are fast approaching, here’s what’s on each ballot
St. Paul and Minneapolis residents will vote at their polling place in municipal elections on Nov. 2 to elect mayors, city council and school board members, and answer a rent control-related city question.