I'd like to get a sense of how Democrats did in State Houses and Senates to try and get a sense of how deep this runs and what kinds of advantages Democrats will now have. How did the local Dems do in your city, state?
In Minnesota, Democrats won both houses (expanded control of Senate, took control of House) of the State Legislature. They also won every statewide office except (unfortunately) Governor.
Instant Run-off Voting also won in the City of Minneapolis.
http://electionresults.publicradio.org/d isplay/web/2006/11/08/legis/
http://electionresults.publicradio.org/d isplay/web/2006/11/08/agetc/
Patty Wetterling, who recently withdrew from the Dem Senate primary, has scheduled a press conference and will reportedly announce that she is running for congrss in th 6th District. She lost there by a narrow margin in 2004 and the seat will be open as Mark Kennedy will be the Republican Nominee for Senate in 06.
http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/fe atures/2006/02/03_ap_wetterling/
Edit to add it's official.
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