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- After Long Court Battle, Franken Wins Minn. Senate Seat
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Democrat Al Franken narrowly defeated Republican Norm Coleman in last year's U.S. Senate race. Analysts discuss the case and the significance of Franken's win.
Posted: 06/30/09
- Franken Wins Minnesota Senate Case in Court; Coleman Concedes
More than seven months after Election Day, the U.S. Senate race in Minnesota drew to a final conclusion on June 30, when the state Supreme Court backed Al Franken's victory and Norm Coleman conceded the race. Here is a recap of key developments:
Posted: 06/30/09
- Despite Court Ruling, Minn. Senate Seat Looks to Stay Empty for a While
Despite a Minnesota three-judge panel ruling this week that Democrat Al Franken won the most votes in last year's Senate race against Republican Norm Coleman, it could still be weeks or months before Minnesota's vacant Senate seat is filled.
Posted: 04/14/09
- Inmate Re-entry Programs Aim to Strengthen Family Ties
While campaigning for the presidency, one of the themes then-candidate Barack Obama touched on was the state of black families. The Obama team has voice support for programs like Hope House, which helps incarcerated and formerly incarcerated fathers reconnect with their families.
Posted: 01/22/09
- Minn. Election Board Certifies Franken Ahead in Senate Race
After a two-month recount process, Democrat Al Franken has been certified with more votes than Republican Norm Coleman for one of Minnesota's seats in the U.S. Senate, but legal challenges from Coleman could keep the race unresolved for weeks.
Posted: 01/05/09
- Franken Takes Lead in Minnesota Senate Recount
Democratic contender for the Minnesota Senate seat Al Franken took a 250-vote lead over Republican incumbent Norm Coleman in the still undecided Senate race Friday, but thousands of ballot challenges remain unresolved.
Posted: 12/19/08
