2007 Minnesota Election Results
Headlining our Minnesota wins in 2007 was a major power shift in Maplewood. John Nephew handily defeated the conservative incumbent. John now represents the progressive majority in a council that had been one of the most conservative in the state.
Even if you don't live in St. Paul, dedicated progressives nationwide know the name Melvin Carter, III. For years, Melvin worked as a trainer for Wellstone Action! and in November he won a decisive victory in the St. Paul City Council race. Melvin soundly defeated the conservative incumbent and will push progressive policies in St. Paul.
We also had three school board wins in key swing suburbs: Pam Rykken to the St. Louis Park School Board, Kim Ross to the Eden Prairie School Board, and Janet Glover to the Monticello School Board. All three of these progressive champions will help Minnesota kids receive an outstanding education and build the progressive movement in these decisive suburbs.
We're just getting started in Minnesota. Our early successes in 2007 are encouraging signs of what's to come in the future for Progressive Majority.
Click below to jump to results of Progressive Majority candidates running for:
City Offices
John Nephew
Maplewood City Council - At Large
Was elected by finishing second in a four candidate field.
Tammie Yak
Moorhead City Council - Ward 1
Lost, finished third in a four candidate field.
Melvin Carter
St. Paul City Council - Ward 1
Won with 58% of the vote.
Pakou Hang
Moorhead City Council - Ward 1
Lost with 46% of the vote.
School Boards
Warren Harder
Anoka-Hennepin School Board - District 5
Lost with 42% of the vote.
Kim Ross
Eden Prairie School Board - At-Large
Was elected out of a seven candidate field.
Janet Glover
Monticello School Board - At-Large
Was elected! Details not yet available.
Pam Rykken
St. Louis Park School Board - At-Large
Was elected by finish first out of a seven candidate field.
Kevin Riach
St. Paul School Board - At-Large
Lost in a nine candidate field.
Sue Stradtmann
West St. Paul School Board - At-Large
Lost in a five candidate field.