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Duluth, Minnesota, is experiencing its first competitive mayoral race in 16 years as incumbent Mayor Emily Larson seeks her third term. Larson faces a challenge from Roger Reinert, who defeated her in the mayoral DFL primary. The election results are yet to be announced.
Former state lawmaker Roger Reinert easily won the mayoral primary in Duluth, Minnesota, defeating incumbent Emily Larson with 63% of the vote. Larson secured 35% of the vote, ensuring her place in the general election in November. Reinert expressed his excitement about the outcome and plans to focus on the five big issues he campaigned on. Larson, in a written statement, emphasized the challenges facing Duluth and the need to build a coalition for the upcoming election. The primary saw a higher turnout compared to previous years, with Reinert leading in 30 out of 35 precincts.