DFL targets suburbs to flip control of Minnesota House
House Democrats are targeting 12 suburban districts held by Republicans as potential pickups. In each, Clinton got more votes for president than Trump did in 2016. DFLers need to gain 11 House seats to flip control, and Edina is a top target.
Republicans, who've controlled the House for nearly four years, are confident they'll keep the majority with all 134 seats on the ballot in November. Anselmo's district, though, will be a key test.
Anselmo's DFL challenger, Heather Edelson, believes voters there want a change.
"I know Dario personally. He's a nice person," she said. "But what I will tell you is nice isn't going to cut it this year."
Edelson, who serves on local education and crime prevention committees, is a second-time candidate in District 49A. She unsuccessfully challenged Erhardt for the DFL endorsement two years ago. Gun safety is also a big campaign issue for Edelson. But she said it will take Democrats in charge to get something done.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2018/06/27/dfl-pins-hopes-on-suburbs-to-flip-control-of-state-house