The only local Minnesota House seat heading for a primary election this year is 35A, covering Anoka, Ramsey and part of Andover.

After 16 years representing the district, Rep. Jim Abeler is not seeking re-election to the House, instead running in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Al Franken, DFL. Voters in 35A will narrow the field, choosing between Republicans Justin Boals and Abigail Whelan in the Aug. 12 primary. Whelan received the endorsement from the local GOP earlier this year. The winner will go against DFL’er Peter Perovich.

  

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