Letter to the editor: County election results were humbling

I want to express my sincere appreciation to my fellow Woodbury residents who re-elected me to the county board on Nov. 6.

’Vote no’ a wrap for Woodbury man

Richard Herod III never considered himself a political activist.

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Washington County sees 82 percent voter turnout

Washington County had a higher voter turnout rate last week than the overall state rate.

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Bearth on County Board win: 'It's just gratifying'

Voters ousted Washington County Board Commissioner Bill Pulkrabek from office last week, opting for another Oakdale man with a long history of public service.

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Woodbury's Ward reacts to House win, prepares for 'big job'

A Woodbury woman with deep roots in education and restorative justice came away with a win last week over a GOP candidate who focused on health care and schools.

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Weik wins another four years on Washington County Board

Lisa Weik is energized. The Washington County Board Commissioner won re-election Tuesday with 59 percent of the votes, defeating challenger Nancy Remakel with a comfortable margin.

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Kent, Lillie react to Woodbury Senate election results

Woodbury residents voted in their third senator in six years last week when Democrat Susan Kent defeated incumbent Republican Ted Lillie.

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Scoggins, Rebholz retain Woodbury City Council seats

Tuesday’s election results were no surprise to Woodbury City Council members who sought re-election for the two open seats.

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• Paul Rebholz
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Happy days for Minnesota Democrats

ST. PAUL -- Forgive Minnesota Democrats if they wear broad smiles today.

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Incumbents retain seats on Afton City Council

Afton City Council incumbents, and mayor, all re-elected another term.

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• Bill Palmquist
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Kent tops Lillie, Ward runs away in House race as Dems seize control of Legislature

With all but one precinct reporting, all signs pointed to Democrat Susan Kent ousting incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Lillie in a Senate District 53 race that helped shift control back into DFL hands.

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Election Notebook: Democrats say they will control state Senate

ST. PAUL -- The top Minnesota Senate Democrat said early today that his party has regained control it held for 38 years.

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Kieffer holds seat in HD 53B race

Rep. Andrea Kieffer appeared headed to victory in the House District 53B race.

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1:13 a.m. update: Bearth ousts Pulkrabek in County Board race

Former Oakdale Mayor Ted Bearth unseated incumbent Commissioner Bill Pulkrabek in the race for Washington County Board's District 2.

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11:45 p.m. update: Kent moves ahead of Lillie

Democratic challenger Susan Kent opened up a lead over Sen. Ted Lillie with nearly half of Senate District 53 precincts reporting.

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