Perryman, Demuth, O’Driscoll Win Reelection To MN House as Tight Race in 14B Heads for Recount

(KNSI) – Three incumbent Minnesota House candidates will keep their seats, and one race in central Minnesota is likely headed to a recount.

In District 14B, preliminary numbers show Democrat Dan Wolgamott defeating Republican Sue Ek by 28 votes. Wolgamott received 9,757 votes (49.93%) to Ek’s 9,729 votes (49.79%).

Wolgamott told KNSI he’s proud of their campaign. “We fought for every vote till the last minute. And we helped people find their voice by going out and executing their public duty to go vote.”

Ek told KNSI she enjoyed door-knocking and believes it was pivotal in making the race close. “It was really fun talking to people, and they were very open. And I converted a few soft Democrats and independents. And it was really a good experience.”

Since the election is within half a percent, Ek can ask for a state-funded recount.

In District 14A, Republican Representative Bernie Perryman has been elected to a second term. She captured 56.31% of the vote compared to Democratic challenger Abdu Daisane’s 43.46%. The lawmaker spoke with KNSI on election night and reflected on her journey to St. Paul. She believes her first term has prepared her to serve again. “Before, two years ago, I was a constituent, and I was telling people what I needed. Now I’m listening, and I know what is needed.”

In 13A, Republican Lisa Demuth got 75.3% of the vote to beat Democrat challenger Cindy Aho.

In District 13B, Tim O’Driscoll will return to St. Paul for an 8th term with 68.83% of the vote after beating Democrat Dusty Bolstad, who received 31.08% of the vote.

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