Aundrea Kinney

Deer can easily become overpopulated in the metro area, where natural predators no longer exist and hunting is limited or prohibited by local ordinance.

Transportation and water quality are concerns both candidates for the Washington County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat share. 

In the race for Washington County Sheriff, there are two candidates residents will have to choose from on Election Day.

On Election Day, the State House District 43A seat will be defended by incumbent Peter Fischer, DFL, against GOP candidate Robert “Bob” Cardinal, a former Maplewood mayor. 

In State House District 39B, GOP incumbent Kathy Lohmer, who is finishing up her fourth term as a representative, will be squaring off against DFLer Shelly Christensen on Election Day.

Pete Orput, the current Washington County Attorney, is the only candidate running for the position. He is currently finishing up his second, four-year term.

Both candidates running for the Minnesota House District 43B seat focused on education when discussing area concerns and priorities they would have if elected.

Residents of House District 53A will see new and returning faces when determining who their new state representative will be in this election cycle. 

Forest along Third Street to be spared

Photos by Aundrea Kinney