Some big firsts in MN!

[geardaddy]

The times are changing big time! We have two DFL senators, my district elected its first woman representative, who is also the second Muslim to represent the 5th district (Ellison was the first) and the first Somali-American to represent the district - Ilhan Omar.

Keith Ellison has become the first African-American AG for Minnesota.

Angie Craig has become the first woman to represent that district and the first LGBT mother in the House.

Peggy Flanagan became the first First Nations woman to become the MN Lt. Governor (the eighth woman to hold that office).

[rurallib]

1. Just looking at your results - particularly CD 3

good to see Erik Paulsen can now officially go into hiding and no one will ever have to see him again.

[Cha]

2. Congratulations and to Senator Tina Smith, too!

[brush]

5. Gillebrand is particularly glad Tina Smith won.

She still doesn't get a pass for what she did to Al Franken though.

[LAS14]

3. Great news! Thanks for posting. nt

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. Ilhan Omar is also an immigrant, and a refugee.

A gay woman defeated a former hate radio Rush Limbaugh-wannabe. Keith Ellison defeated a virulently anti-LGBT "Christian" right extremist for the AG job despite an attempted setup by an angry ex. Dean Phillips defeated a Congressman who spent seven years avoiding meetings with his constituents. Tina Smith held the Senate seat Al Franken was railroaded out of. And the MN House is now DFL. It was a good night in Minnesota.

[geardaddy]

6. That's right!

Thanks for reminding me!

We really won big last night!

[Wellstone ruled]

7. Alright,

something just rang the bell,States with two Lady Senators= Nevada,mega historical event,California,and Now Minnesota. If I missed one,please post it.

Common theme,progressive ideals and changing Demographics. Noticed New Mexico's Historical change,Blue State all in one Election Cycle.

[MineralMan]

8. Yesterday was a pretty good day for Minnesotans.

We also had a 64% turnout of registered voters. That's not high enough, but it's damned good for a midterm election.

Thanks to all my fellow Minnesotans!

[geardaddy]

9. Yes it was.

I'm surprised that the turnout was only 64%. I agree that it's not high enough.