Election news - Aug 2024

61A PRIMARY RESULTS
Katie Jones received 43 percent of the vote in the primary for the Minnesota House of Representatives 61A seat. She received 43 percent of the vote. Will Stancil received 36.5 percent and Isabel Rolfes 20 percent. Jones faces Green Party candidate Toya Lopez in the November general election. Longtime representative Frank Hornstein is retiring.

61A FORUM: KATIE JONES & TOYA LOPEZ
Tuesday, Sept. 17, Minneapolis Women’s Club
410 Oak Grove. Hosted by the Women’s Club of Minneapolis, Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association, and Citizens for Loring Park.
OMAR DEFEATS SAMUELS
U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar defeated challenger Don Samuels by 16,000 votes in the primary. Two years ago, she defeated him by only 2,000 votes.

TECH LEVY QUESTION ON BALLOT
The Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) School Board approved a technology levy ballot question that will seek $20 million in additional annual tech funding from Minneapolis taxpayers this fall. If approved, the tech levy would not significantly increase the amount of money MPS spends on technology. Instead, it would minimize cuts to other MPS areas by allowing the general funds currently spent on technology to be used for other programs and services.

SILLY QUESTION SATURDAY
Majority in the Middle is hosting three “Silly Question Saturday” events this fall, to help introduce the public to the state capitol and demystify the legislative process. “The state capitol can be an intimidating place. It’s big, it’s easy to get lost, and it’s full of customs and rules and norms that seem... well... abnormal.” said Shannon Watson, executive director of Majority in the Middle. “So we’re hosting an opportunity to come learn more about the legislative process from the people who know it best, before the next legislative session begins.”
These free events are appropriate for students, citizens, issue advocates, new (or new-ish) lobbyists and staff – anyone who wants to learn more about what goes on during a legislative session and why.
Events are being held 10:30 a.m. to noon on: Sept. 21 and Oct. 26. The events are free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Registration, information on parking, what they mean by “silly questions” and the experts helping to lead the conversation can be found on the Majority in the Middle website (www.majoritymiddle.com/events).