Key contests in the Minnesota Legislature

November 9, 2016 at 6:07AM
District 21A

Republican Barb Haley defeated Lisa Bayley, helping the GOP keep this open seat.

District 24b

Rep. Brian Daniels defeated former lawmaker Patti Fritz in what was thought to be a winnable DFL district.

District 37b

Nolan West won an open GOP seat, despite Facebook posts celebrating the Confederacy.

District 49a

Rep. Ron Erhardt, in his 11th term, lost a crucial DFL seat to Dario Anselmo.

District 44B

A promised DFL wave in the suburbs never materialized, as Rep. Sarah Anderson easily retained her seat in Plymouth.

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