These Local Races Feature Bipartisan Candidates

Below we have indicated the “picks” recommended by long-time DFL activist and SD31 resident, Mel Aanerud.  But seek out information for yourself for the races in your area. ABC Newspapers and the local League of Women Voters are two excellent sources.

 

City of Andover

 

Anoka City Council (nonpartisan)
- Elect 2     

* Marissa Carroll, Member-at-Large- Mel’s Pick

* Sam Scott, Member-at-Large- Mel’s Pick

* Joelle Alvord, Member-at-Large    

* Andrew Boho, Member-at-Large     

 

Anoka Mayor (nonpartisan)
     

* Phil Rice    

* Erik Skogquist

 

Athens Township

 

City of East Bethel

 

City of Ham Lake

 

Linwood Township

 

City of Oak Grove

 

Ramsey City Council (nonpartisan)
     

* Kelly Muchowski, Member-at-Large- Mel’s Pick 

* Justin Dahl, Member-at-Large   

* Debra Musgrove, Member-at-Large

* Nate Truesdell, Ward 1

* Victor Jumah, Ward 3

* Dan Specht, Ward 3 

 

St. Francis City Council (nonpartisan; elect two)
     

* Maralynn Kubacki, Member-at-Large- Mel’s Pick

* Mike Rodger, Member-at-Large- Mel’s Pick

* Tina Carroll, Member-at-Large    

* Denny Christenson, Member-at-Large     

* Kevin Robinson, Member-at-Large   

 

St. Francis Mayor (nonpartisan)
     

* Aaron Hill   

* Sarah Udvig– Mel’s Pick

* Mark Vogel

 

Anoka County Commissioners (nonpartisan)
     

District 1

* Wayne J. Grimmer  

* John Heinrich

District 2  

* Regan Birr   

* Brian Kirkham  

District 3

* Melissa “Mel” Lawlis, District 3 — Mel’s Pick  

* Jeff Reinert

* Kevin Ryan

District 4

* Jennifer (Jenny) Geisler — Mel’s Pick  

* Jerry Koch

* Michael Nordstrom

 

Judge – 10th District Court 38 (Non Partisan)

* Ben Lacy — Mel’s Pick

* Rebecca Waxse

* Mack Guptil