Sign outside Nomad World Pub, where supporters of Keith Ellison's AG run prepare for a watch party as polls close soon https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkmfrOEW0AA1pMa.jpg
Here at the Nomad World Pub for the Keith Ellison watch party. Going to be talking with supporters of the attorney general candidate all night as we wait for results. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkmfqZwUUAE_GsM.jpg
Deeq Nur, a business owner in Minneapolis, said he voted for @epmurphymn because she’s the “only candidate who came to the Somali community to ask for their votes.”
“We’ll hold her accountable if she gets elected because we gave her our votes,” he said. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkmhS3OXcAAHg0U.jpg
Martha McKinley, 24, paralegal: voted Erin Murphy, Tina Smith, Matt Pellikan. Of Murphy/Maye Quade: “They are to me a fresh progressive face who I think could lead Minnesota well. And I’d love to see two women in office.” https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkmiavGW4AApwU-.jpg
From left to right, Andrea Kloehn, Doreen Kloehn and Erika Atson voted for Patricia Torres Ray, Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Ilhan Omar in the MN-5 congressional race. “I wish we could send all three to Washington,” Andrea Kloehn said. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkmi48HUwAAItnb.jpg
Plaman: “Since I’ve been voting, this is the most important election for Democrats with Republicans having control over both sides of the statehouse.” He went for Tina Smith and Pellikan over Ellison late based on new allegations. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkmjzHOX0AUZkpN.jpg
Heading to Pawlenty campaign party. Beautiful sunset over Eagan tonight. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkmlOhsUcAAVFgS.jpg
Now I’m at the Jeff Johnson election party. Will post more updates from here. #MNPrimary https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkml4tLX4AE9pph.jpg
I’m at Jax Cafe in northeast Minneapolis where Lori Swanson supporters are gathering for her election party. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkmo-aOVAAADK6U.jpg
The polls are closed, and I just arrived at @IlhanMN ’s #MNPrimary to report with @MDVancleave . Updates to come! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkmqDYWU0AAxcoz.jpg
Here’s the scene at Pawlenty party. I’m seeing a number of current and former legislators in attendance (some out in dining room), including Sen. San Hall, Rep. Nick Zerwas, Sen. Scott Jensen, Mary Liz Holberg https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkmrDQRU4AAFHiL.jpg
Crowd starting to pick up here in Nomad World Pub. Music’s switched over from fuzzy alternative rock (courtesy of Sheryl Crow) to some smooth jazz. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkmrI6uV4AA3P_L.jpg
More people out here https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkmrWAVUUAALD0T.jpg
More scenes from Camp Jeff Johnson, aka Lucky 13’s Pub in Plymouth. 12% precincts reporting so far with Johnson in the lead. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkmrn_BW4AA-Epi.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkmrn_CWsAEXnY-.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkmrn_BXsAEdOVT.jpg
More scenes from Camp Jeff Johnson, aka Lucky 13’s Pub in Plymouth. 12% precincts reporting so far with Johnson in the lead. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkmrn_BW4AA-Epi.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkmrn_CWsAEXnY-.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkmrn_BXsAEdOVT.jpg
More scenes from Camp Jeff Johnson, aka Lucky 13’s Pub in Plymouth. 12% precincts reporting so far with Johnson in the lead. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkmrn_BW4AA-Epi.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkmrn_CWsAEXnY-.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkmrn_BXsAEdOVT.jpg
Folks at Pawlenty party checking early results, Granite City, Eagan. Will be an interesting couple hours, yes? https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkmrhsrXsAAyZMP.jpg
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