Minnesota election 2022: An east metro voters guide

Pioneer Press elections team, Pioneer Press
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This Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, Minnesota voters will decide everything from the state’s next governor to the members of various county commissions, city councils and school boards.

Each year, the Pioneer Press surveys candidates in contested races in Ramsey, Dakota and Washington counties as well as at the state Legislature. We also asked statewide candidates about their campaigns.

To learn more about what will appear on your local ballot click here and to find your polling place click here. Other election information is available on the Minnesota Secretary of State website: www.sos.state.mn.us.

Find all of our election coverage at twincities.com/news/politics/elections. Here are some notable contests:

STATEWIDE RACES

Democrat Tim Walz faces Republican Scott Jensen, a former state senator and physician, in the race to be governor. There are also statewide races for attorney general, secretary of state and auditor.

RAMSEY COUNTY

In Ramsey County there are contested races for the county board of commissioners, as well as various city councils and school boards.

In Arden Hills, North St. Paul, and Vadnais Heights, the mayor and several council seats are on the ballot.

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Washington County also has several county board seats up for election. There are also races in various cities for council seats, town supervisors and school board. Competitive races include Stillwater school board and Woodbury council.

DAKOTA COUNTY

In Dakota County, there’s a contest for county attorney as well as for seats on the county board of commissioners. Several mayors are up for election as well as council seats.

SCHOOL BOARDS

Four school boards have seats up for election. That includes a massive field of 22 candidates running for four open spots on the school board in South St. Paul.

MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE

At the Capitol in St. Paul, all 67 Senate seats and 134 House seats are up for election. Minnesota also has new district maps after the 2020 U.S. Census was used for reapportionment.

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