2nd District Race

Solidly suburban, the second has some of the fastest-growing communities in the state, as housing developments have spread across land for nearly two decades. What had long been a swing region has become increasingly Republican, in step with that steady suburban growth. In his third term, Rep. John Kline has consistently focused on military and security issues. It is far more than a bedroom community, with several large employers, among them Northwest Airlines and Thomson/West publishing company. Kline is seeking reelection; the DFL Party has endorsed Iraq war veteran and former Watertown mayor Steve Sarvi to challenge the Republican incumbent.

2nd District Race stories from Star Tribune

• Editorial: Our endorsements
  

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• Letters to the editor for Friday, Nov. 7
  
  If the people of Minnesota spoke Tuesday, it was not for change. Rather, the citizens of our (perhaps formerly) great state chose stasis and incumbency instead of progress and vision.
• Bachmann declares victory in Sixth
  
  GOP incumbent Michele Bachmann kept her edge over DFL challenger Elwin Tinklenberg. In the Second District, John Kline claimed victory over DFLer Steve Sarvi.
• 2008 Minnesota congressional races
• Kline and Sarvi go at it hammer and tongs
• Vets issues potent in congressional races
• Netlets for Tuesday, Oct. 28
• Political graffiti spread to Missouri
• Finding vandals who hit politicians may be difficult
• McCollum, Kline face off against newcomers