DFL Sweeps District 46 Seats

Incumbents Latz, Winkler and Simon all won their re-election races.

DFL Sweeps District 46 Seats

Incumbents Latz, Winkler and Simon all won their re-election races.

District 46 incumbents will hold on to their seats for another term. Sen. Ron Latz and Reps. Ryan Winkler and Steve Simon, who are all members of the DFL, easily toppled their Republican challengers in Tuesday’s election. Latz defeated Paul Scofield 67 percent to 33 percent. Winkler beat John Swanson in the House District 46A race 66 percent to 34 percent. In the District 46B race, Simon took 70 percent of the vote compared to David Arvidson's 30 percent. Said Latz: “I’m very excited to be able to go back to the Senate and continue working on the issues and community values." The results were not a surprise. The Senate district leans toward the DFL by a whopping 32 points, according to MinnPost. Democrats have an even larger 36-point …

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Marxism and Preaching Against Gay Marriage: Feedback Friday

The most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments from around the west metro between Oct. 26 and Nov. 1.

Each week, Patch users contribute numerous insights, opinions and observations. The following is a collection of the most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments that appeared on Patch sites in Eden Prairie, Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Richfield, Shakopee, Plymouth, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story and join in the conversation. (The comments below are not meant to reflect the opinions of Patch or its staff.) *** Golden Valley Pastor Preaches Against Gay Marriage Amendment For the first time in his 30 years of being a pastor, Edwin DuBose of Golden Valley's Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church told his congregation that he's voting 'no' on Minnesota's …

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AUDIO: District 46 Candidates Discuss Education (Part III)

The candidates discuss intelligent design, school boundary changes and why they deserve your vote.

On Monday, candidates who represent districts within Hopkins Public Schools boundaries gathered for a forum hosted by the school district’s Legislative Action Coalition. Those present included candidates for District 46, which covers the Patch towns of Hopkins, Golden Valley and St. Louis Park. The event offered in-depth discussion on education issues—as well as the candidates’ individual philosophies on governance. Patch is publishing segments of the forum so voters have the information they need on the candidates. Listen to the audio above then check back to hear the candidate’s thoughts on the following issues: Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

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AUDIO: District 46 Candidates Discuss Education (Part II)

The candidates discuss early childhood education, special education, the achievement gap and retiree volunteers.

On Monday, candidates who represent districts within Hopkins Public Schools boundaries gathered for a forum hosted by the school district’s Legislative Action Coalition. Those present included candidates for District 46, which covers the Patch towns of Hopkins, Golden Valley and St. Louis Park. The event offered in-depth discussion on education issues—as well as the candidates’ individual philosophies on governance. Over the next few days, Patch will publish segments of the forum so voters have the information they need on the candidates. Listen to the audio above then check back to hear the candidate’s thoughts on the following issues: Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

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AUDIO: District 46 Candidates Discuss Education (Part I)

Listen to remarks from a candidate forum on school issues that took place Monday.

On Monday, candidates who represent districts within Hopkins Public Schools boundaries gathered for a forum hosted by the school district’s Legislative Action Coalition. Those present included candidates for District 46, which covers the Patch towns of Hopkins, Golden Valley and St. Louis Park. The event offered in-depth discussion on education issues—as well as the candidates’ individual philosophies on governance. Over the next few days, Patch will publish segments of the forum so voters have the information they need on the candidates. Listen to the audio above then check back to hear the candidate’s thoughts on the following issues: Tuesday Wednesday Thursday   Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free daily …

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Pose Your Questions to the District 46 Candidates

Two House races and a Senate race will be on the ballot this November.

With the Nov. 6 election fast approaching, Patch wants to give you the chance to pose a question to the District 46 candidates. In the Senate District 46 race, incumbent Sen. Ron Latz (DFL) is taking on Republican challenger Paul Scofield. There are two local House races—in 46A, Democratic incumbent Rep. Ryan Winkler faces Republican John Swanson, and incumbent Rep. Steve Simon (DFL) takes on Republican challenger David Arvidson in 46B. In the comments below, we welcome you to post your questions. If you'd like to just question one particular candidate, please note that. Otherwise, we'll assume all questions are intended for all the candidates. Please keep questions civil and respectful. We'll gather some of the best questions we receive …

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Arvidson Holds Hopkins Fundraiser With Fields

David Arvidson was joined by GOP congressional candidate Chris Fields at a campaign fundraiser in Hopkins Thursday night.

David Arvidson, running as a Republican candidate for the state House in District 46B, last night held a campaign fundraiser at Hopkins’ Main Street Bar and Grill. Arvidson is challenging DFL incumbent Rep. Steve Simon, a St. Louis Park attorney who has served in the House since 2004. A 53-year-old father of three and self-employed businessman, Arvidson was joined by Chris Fields, who is challenging incumbent DFL candidate Keith Ellison in Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District. “David Arvidson gets us, and I can tell you I was excited at the possibility of doing an event with David,” Fields said. “David has the kind of character we want to support going forward.” In his first time running for office, Arvidson spent time chatting up …

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Hopkins 2012 Voters Guide

The candidates and issues that Hopkins voters are considering in the 2012 election.

Hopkins Patch is devoted to bringing you the information you need about every race in town. Here's our start on the candidates and issues we've been covering. *** Kurt Bills Amy Klobuchar All candidates Keith Ellison (DFL, incumbent) Chris Fields (GOP) Gary Boisclair (DFL) Gregg A. Iverson (DFL) Roger Champagne (GOP) Ron Latz (DFL, incumbent) Paul Scofield (GOP) David Arvidson (GOP) Steve Simon (DFL, incumbent) All Candidates Jan Callison Dave Wahlstedt All candidates Daniel Freeman All candidates John Gunyou Leigh Harrod Barry Anderson Dean Barkley Tim Tingelstad Elizabeth Cutter Lois Conroy Marc Berris

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