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2018 Minnesota Attorney General election
County results
Congressional district results
Precinct results
Ellison: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Wardlow: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Tie: No vote
The 2018 Minnesota Attorney General election was held on November 6, 2018, to elect the attorney general of the U.S. state of Minnesota . A primary election was held on August 14, 2018, in which Doug Wardlow was nominated as the Republican candidate and Keith Ellison was nominated as the Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) candidate. Ellison won the election.
Background [ edit ]
DFL incumbent Lori Swanson was first elected attorney general in 2006 . Swanson succeeded two-term DFL incumbent Mike Hatch , who opted to run for governor in 2006 . Swanson was re-elected in 2010 and 2014 . On January 28, 2018, Swanson announced that she would seek re-election. The announcement came after months of speculation that she would run for governor in 2018.[1] [2]
Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary [ edit ]
Candidates [ edit ]
It was reported in late January 2018 that Ellison was exploring the possibility of seeking election to be attorney general. According to several people he had spoken with recently, Ellison was not likely to run but found it enticing.[15] [16]
On June 2, 2018, the DFL endorsed Pelikan at their state convention. Swanson received 52 percent over Pelikan after the first round of balloting, but not the required 60 percent. Swanson then withdrew her nomination for the party's endorsement, but did not indicate if she would run in the primary election.[17]
On June 4, 2018, Swanson announced she would no longer seek re-election and would instead run for Governor .[2] [3] [18]
Withdrawn [ edit ]
Sam Clark, former Saint Paul city attorney; former state director and counsel for U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar [19]
Withdrew on January 31, 2018, following Swanson's announcement that she would seek re-election.[20]
Mike Hatch , attorney general from 1999 to 2007[3]
Withdrew on June 6, 2018.[18]
John Lesch , member of the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2003; Saint Paul assistant city attorney[21]
Withdrew on September 15, 2017, saying he wanted to spend more time with his infant daughter, to help the DFL win control of the Minnesota of House of Representatives, and cited the uncertainty of whether DFL incumbent Lori Swanson would seek re-election.[22]
Lori Swanson , incumbent since 2007[1]
Ryan Winkler , general counsel for Biothera; member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2007 to 2015[23]
Withdrew in January 2018 following Swanson's announcement that she would seek re-election.[9]
Results [ edit ]
Ellison—40–50%
Ellison—30–40%
Ellison—<30%
Hilstrom—30–40%
Results by congressional district:
Ellison—60–70%
Ellison—50–60%
Republican primary [ edit ]
Candidates [ edit ]
Wardlow was endorsed by the Republicans on June 2, 2018, at their state convention.[17]
Withdrawn [ edit ]
Harry Niska, attorney; candidate for the Ramsey City Council in 2010[31]
Withdrew on November 5, 2017, saying campaigning required too much personal life sacrifice.[32]
Results [ edit ]
Wardlow—30–40%
Anderson—30–40%
Anderson—40–50%
Lessard—30–40%
Lessard—40–50%
Results by congressional district:
Wardlow—50–60%
Wardlow—40–50%
Wardlow—30–40%
Minor parties and independents [ edit ]
Candidates [ edit ]
On October 15, 2018, Grassroots—Legalize Cannabis Party candidate Noah Johnson announced his endorsement of DFL nominee Keith Ellison. In explaining his endorsement, Johnson cited Ellison's recent statement of support for marijuana legalization. Johnson also stated that he wished to avoid drawing votes away from Ellison and thereby increasing Republican nominee Doug Wardlow's chances of victory. Johnson's name remained on the ballot.[35]
General election [ edit ]
On October 27, 2018, Politico reported that the State of Minnesota had not elected a Republican attorney general in more than 40 years, but added that Ellison was "putting that streak to the test." According to Politico , Ellison had been "rocked by accusations of domestic abuse" and had fallen behind Wardlow in a recent poll; Politico added that the race "revolves around Ellison and what voters make of the misconduct allegations he's facing."[36]
Endorsements [ edit ]
National Figures
State Senators
State Representatives
County Commissioners
Patrick Boyle, St. Louis
Frank Jewell, St. Louis
Debbie Goettell, Hennepin
Linda Higgins, Hennepin
Mary Jo McGuire, Ramsey
Mayors
Melvin Carter , St. Paul
Jacob Frey , Minneapolis
Ted Kozlowski, Stillwater
Dan Lund, Newport
Shep Harris, Golden Valley
Jim Hovland, Edina
Myron Bailey, Cottage Grove
City Councilors
Steve Fletcher, Minneapolis
Phillipe Cunningham, Minneapolis
Jeremiah Ellison, Minneapolis
Abdi Warsame, Minneapolis
Lisa Goodman , Minneapolis
Andrea Jenkins, Minneapolis
Alondra Cano, Minneapolis
Lisa Bender, Minneapolis
Jeremy Schroeder, Minneapolis
Linea Palmisano, Minneapolis
Marquita Butler, Brooklyn Center
Amy Bredmoen, St. Paul
Anne Mavity, St. Louis Park
Tim Brausen, St. Louis Park
Maria Regan Gonzales, Richfield
Edwin Garcia, Richfield
Simon Trautman, Richfield
Joanie Clausen, Golden Valley
Steve Schmidgall, Golden Valley
Jason Gad, Hopkins
Others
Steve Marchese, St. Paul school board member
Rachel Bohman, Rochester township board member
U.S. Representatives
Organizations
Newspapers
Polling [ edit ]
Poll source
Date(s )
Sample
Margin
Keith
DougR )
Other
Undecided
SurveyUSA
October 29–31, 2018
600
±5.3%
44%
40%
4%
12%
Mason-Dixon
October 15–17, 2018
800
±3.5%
36%
43%
5%
16%
Mason-Dixon
September 10–12, 2018
800
±3.5%
41%
36%
5%
18%
SurveyUSA
September 6–8, 2018
574
±4.9%
41%
41%
4%
14%
Results [ edit ]
County Results for Noah Johnson:
See also [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ a b c Van Berkel, Jessie (June 6, 2018). "DFL candidates flood the field on final filing day" . Star Tribune Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved June 7, 2018 .
^ Featherly, Kevin (July 13, 2018). "Keith Ellison thinks it's 'the right moment' . Minnesota Lawyer . BridgeTower Media . Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018 .
^ Featherly, Kevin (July 5, 2018). "Tom Foley: Attorney general job isn't just anti-Trump megaphone" . Minnesota Lawyer . BridgeTower Media . Archived from the original on July 19, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018 .
^ Callaghan, Peter (July 10, 2018). "Tom Foley stresses his legal and administrative skills as differentiating factor in AG race" . MinnPost Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018 .
^ Featherly, Kevin (June 28, 2018). "Debra Hilstrom: 'A work horse, not a show horse' . Minnesota Lawyer . BridgeTower Media . Archived from the original on June 28, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2018 .
^ Callaghan, Peter (July 13, 2018). "In run for attorney general, Hilstrom touts experience as both legislator and prosecutor" . MinnPost Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018 .
^ a b Pugmire, Tim (January 29, 2018). "Swanson's plan thins DFL field for attorney general" . Minnesota Public Radio . Archived from the original on January 29, 2018. Retrieved January 29, 2018 .
^ Coolican, J. Patrick (September 18, 2017). "Attorney, activist from Northfield seeks DFL running for attorney general" . Star Tribune Archived from the original on January 18, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2018 .
^ Featherly, Kevin (June 13, 2018). "Matt Pelikan thinks he has a solid shot" . Minnesota Lawyer . BridgeTower Media . Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018 .
^ Callaghan, Peter (July 11, 2018). "Instead of just being depressed by Trump's victory, Matt Pelikan decided to run for Minnesota attorney general" . MinnPost Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018 .
^ a b Featherly, Kevin (June 21, 2018). "DFLer Mike Rothman says he's ready from day one" . Minnesota Lawyer . BridgeTower Media . Archived from the original on June 29, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2018 .
^ Callaghan, Peter (July 6, 2018). "Is running the Department of Commerce great training for being Minnesota attorney general? That's the case Mike Rothman is making" . MinnPost Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018 .
^ Dovere, Edward-Isaac (January 26, 2018). "Ellison exploring Minnesota AG run" . Politico Archived from the original on January 27, 2018. Retrieved January 28, 2018 .
^ Dovere, Edward-Isaac (June 4, 2018). "DNC Deputy Chair Ellison expected to run for Minnesota AG" . Politico Archived from the original on June 5, 2018. Retrieved June 4, 2018 .
^ a b Van Berkel, Jessie; Rao, Maya (June 2, 2018). "DFL endorses Pelikan for AG after Swanson drops bid for party nod" . Star Tribune Archived from the original on June 23, 2018. Retrieved June 2, 2018 .
^ a b Van Berkel, Jessie (June 6, 2018). "Mike Hatch says he will withdraw from Minnesota attorney general race" . Star Tribune Archived from the original on June 7, 2018. Retrieved June 6, 2018 .
^ Van Berkel, Jessie (December 14, 2017). "St. Paul City Attorney Sam Clark announces campaign for Minnesota attorney general" . Star Tribune Archived from the original on January 18, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2018 .
^ Clark, Sam (January 31, 2018). "Announcement" . Facebook . Retrieved January 31, 2018 .
^ Bakst, Brian (April 4, 2017). "DFLer Lesch sets up campaign to run for Minnesota AG" . Minnesota Public Radio . Archived from the original on January 18, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2018 .
^ Bakst, Brian (September 15, 2017). "DFL state Rep. Lesch ends bid for attorney general" . Minnesota Public Radio . Archived from the original on January 18, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2018 .
^ Golden, Erin (November 16, 2016). "Former state Rep. Ryan Winkler announces 2018 run for Minnesota attorney general" . Star Tribune Archived from the original on January 18, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2018 .
^ a b "Statewide Results for Attorney General" . Minnesota Secretary of State . Archived from the original on August 15, 2018. Retrieved August 19, 2018 .
^ Featherly, Kevin (August 9, 2018). "Quirky candidate Anderson's running for AG—again" . Minnesota Lawyer . BridgeTower Media . Archived from the original on August 9, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2018 .
^ Beager, Laurel (June 12, 2018). " . International Falls Journal . Big Fish Media. Retrieved June 17, 2018 .
^ Featherly, Kevin (July 27, 2018). "Bob Lessard runs for attorney general to protect Legacy funds" . Minnesota Lawyer . BridgeTower Media . Archived from the original on July 30, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2018 .
^ a b Salisbury, Bill (August 9, 2018). "Former Rep. Wardlow faces longtime DFLer in Minnesota attorney general primary" . Pioneer Press Archived from the original on August 10, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2018 .
^ Bierschbach, Briana (January 10, 2018). "The campaign to become Minnesota's next attorney general is crowded, intense — and very much under the radar" . MinnPost Archived from the original on January 18, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2018 .
^ Featherly, Kevin (July 20, 2018). "As attorney general, Doug Wardlow would insist on 'rule of law' . Minnesota Lawyer . BridgeTower Media . Archived from the original on July 27, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018 .
^ Lopez, Ricardo (April 17, 2017). "Republican attorney Harry Niska joins race for AG" . Star Tribune Archived from the original on January 18, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2018 .
^ Bakst, Brian (November 6, 2017). "Republican lawyer Niska leaves Minn. AG race" . Minnesota Public Radio . Archived from the original on January 18, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2018 .
^ Featherly, Kevin (June 14, 2018). "Bar Buzz: Pro-pot AG candidate's got high hopes" . Minnesota Lawyer . BridgeTower Media . Archived from the original on June 16, 2018. Retrieved June 17, 2018 .
^ Featherly, Kevin (August 3, 2018). "Weed backer hopes to smoke competition in AG race" . Minnesota Lawyer . BridgeTower Media . Archived from the original on August 4, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2018 .
^ Van Berkel, Jessie (October 15, 2018). "Legalize Cannabis candidate endorses Keith Ellison for attorney general" . Star Tribune Archived from the original on October 19, 2018. Retrieved October 19, 2018 .
^ Choi, Matthew (October 27, 2018). "Keith Ellison reeling after abuse allegations" . Politico . Archived from the original on October 28, 2018. Retrieved October 29, 2018 .
^ "Endorsements — Keith Ellison for Attorney General" . Archived from the original on July 11, 2018. Retrieved July 10, 2018 .
^ Bernie Sanders. "It was great to support @EllisonCampaign in Minnesota, @tammybaldwin and @IronStache in Wisconsin, and @JohnFetterman in Pennsylvania this weekend and to see thousands and thousands of people across the country ready to work for progressive change" . Twitter . Archived from the original on July 19, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018 .
^ Tom Emmer. "Congratulations to @MNJeffJohnson and @doug_wardlow on their primary wins. Look forward to working with the entire @mngop ticket to #TurnMNRed this November" . Twitter . Archived from the original on November 6, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018 .
^ Doug Wardlow. "I'm proud to have the endorsement of Congressman Jason Lewis! "Doug Wardlow understands better than most the Attorney General is there to enforce the laws of the state of Minnesota- and not there to create them." #VoteWardlow #MNAG" . Twitter .
^ Doug Wardlow. " . Twitter .
^ Doug Wardlow. " . Twitter .
^ Doug Wardlow. "I'm proud to have earned the endorsement of the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association PAC! As Attorney General, I will fight to improve the economic climate for our agriculture industry. #VoteWardlow #MNAG" . Twitter .
^ Strawser, Bryan (October 18, 2018). "Minnesota Gun Owners PAC endorses Doug Wardlow for Attorney General" . mngopac.org . Archived from the original on October 24, 2018. Retrieved October 23, 2018 .
^ Bauman, Christine (October 26, 2018). "Doug Wardlow Endorsed By Leading Small Business Group" . Alpha News MN . Archived from the original on October 27, 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2018 .
^ News Tribune Editorial Board (October 10, 2018). "Our View / Endorsement: Remove politics from AG's office with Wardlow" . Duluth News Tribune Archived from the original on October 11, 2018. Retrieved October 11, 2018 .
^ Editorial Board (November 1, 2018). "Two flawed candidates, no endorsement in state AG's race" . Star Tribune Archived from the original on November 5, 2018. Retrieved November 5, 2018 .
^ "Statewide Results for Attorney General" . Minnesota Secretary of State . Archived from the original on November 25, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2018 .
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