2009 Minnesota
Election Results
Five of six Progressive Majority candidates were elected. Not only were five progressives elected, but there were some key victories:
- Progressives took control of the Maplewood City Council two years ago and conservatives have been preparing to take it back ever since. Just a few short weeks after a rash of hateful and cowardly attacks -- in the form of anonymous flyers taped to voters doors -- Jim Llanas has prevailed over two conservative candidates. Jim now joins 2007 Progressive Majority candidate John Nephew on a City Council that has shifted in just two years from one of the most conservative in the state to one of the most progressive. Congratulations, Jim!
- Four of the five women Progressive Majority supported won yesterday. These women were part of a unique program to "invite women to run" which is helping to break down traditional barriers for elected office. Anne Mavity defeated a well-known conservative and will be joining Julia Ross on the St. Louis Park City Council. Congratulations to Amber Greves, Anne Mavity, Julia Ross and Lonni Skrenter!
Click below to jump to results of Progressive Majority candidates running for:
City Council
Beth Olson
Duluth City Council
Lost by 194 votes.
Jim Llans
Maplewood City Council
Elected with 25% of the vote in a four candidate field.
Amber Greves
Minnetonka City Council
Elected with 64% of the vote.
Anne Mavity
St. Louis Park City Council - Ward 2
Elected with 59% of the vote.
Julia Ross
St. Louis Park City Council - Ward 4
Elected with 56% of the vote.
School Board
Lonni Skrentner
Edina School Board
Elected with 19% of the vote in a five candidate field.