Josh Martin
@joshmartinmpls.bsky.social
Local political nerd in Minneapolis.
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Nearly a week after sailing to re-election, Minneapolis Council Member Jamal Osman says he was carjacked Monday by two young people.
Minneapolis City Council Member Jamal Osman carjacked one week after sailing to re-election
Police confirm two pursuits related to carjackings Monday.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Nearly a week after sailing to re-election, Minneapolis Council Member Jamal Osman says he was carjacked Monday by two young people.
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Minnesota’s State Board of Investment has sold nearly all its Israel bonds, a move Boycott, Divest and Sanction activists call a major victory after years of pushing for divestment. It has divested 96 percent of its Israel bonds. Israel holdings were valued at $13.3 million in December 2020.
Divestment activists claim win as Minnesota board sheds most Israel bonds
Minnesota’s State Board of Investment has sold nearly all its Israel bonds, a move Boycott, Divest and Sanction activists call a major victory after years of pushing for divestment.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Minnesota’s State Board of Investment has sold nearly all its Israel bonds, a move Boycott, Divest and Sanction activists call a major victory after years of pushing for divestment. It has divested 96 percent of its Israel bonds. Israel holdings were valued at $13.3 million in December 2020.
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Brooklyn Park and Champlin approved a $429,500 agreement Monday evening that will review how Minnesota law enforcement reacted to the attacks on state lawmakers.
Cities launch independent probe of police response to lawmaker shootings
Brooklyn Park and Champlin approved a $429,500 agreement Monday evening that will review how Minnesota law enforcement reacted to the attacks on state lawmakers.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Brooklyn Park and Champlin approved a $429,500 agreement Monday evening that will review how Minnesota law enforcement reacted to the attacks on state lawmakers.
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The Minneapolis Federation of Educators and Minneapolis Public Schools announced the agreement Sunday, after a months-long stalemate at the bargaining table.
Minneapolis teachers to vote on tentative contract, averting strike
Leaders of the Minneapolis teachers union say they expect members to approve a tentative agreement for a new contract, averting a strike that would have started Tuesday.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The Minneapolis Federation of Educators and Minneapolis Public Schools announced the agreement Sunday, after a months-long stalemate at the bargaining table.
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here is for ward 7: vote.minneapolismn.gov/results-data...
and district 4!! vote.minneapolismn.gov/results-data...
and district 4!! vote.minneapolismn.gov/results-data...
2025 Parks & Recreation Board District 4 results
Unofficial winner: Jason Garcia
vote.minneapolismn.gov
November 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
here is for ward 7: vote.minneapolismn.gov/results-data...
and district 4!! vote.minneapolismn.gov/results-data...
and district 4!! vote.minneapolismn.gov/results-data...
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the city of minneapolis has released the cast vote record for the mayoral race!
vote.minneapolismn.gov/results-data...
vote.minneapolismn.gov/results-data...
2025 Mayor results
Unofficial winner: Jacob Frey
vote.minneapolismn.gov
November 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
the city of minneapolis has released the cast vote record for the mayoral race!
vote.minneapolismn.gov/results-data...
vote.minneapolismn.gov/results-data...
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Here's another view of the final-round 2025 Minneapolis mayor vote by ward. I've sorted from the ward with the largest absolute margin to the smallest. The ones in parentheses favored Fateh, those without parentheses favored Frey.
November 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Here's another view of the final-round 2025 Minneapolis mayor vote by ward. I've sorted from the ward with the largest absolute margin to the smallest. The ones in parentheses favored Fateh, those without parentheses favored Frey.
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St. Paul 🤝 electing women
Women will hold St. Paul mayor’s office and all city council seats for the first time in its history.
Women will hold St. Paul mayor’s office and all city council seats for the first time in its history.
November 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
St. Paul 🤝 electing women
Women will hold St. Paul mayor’s office and all city council seats for the first time in its history.
Women will hold St. Paul mayor’s office and all city council seats for the first time in its history.
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Final-round Mpls mayor ballots in. Short 🧵:
- Frey won 7 wards, Fateh 6
- Frey won the 5 votingest wards (excluding exhausted ballots) … over *60%* in each. Fateh won next 5 but basically didn’t matter at that point.
- All wards redistricted since ‘21. Still, Ward 6 went from 64% Frey to 72% Fateh!
- Frey won 7 wards, Fateh 6
- Frey won the 5 votingest wards (excluding exhausted ballots) … over *60%* in each. Fateh won next 5 but basically didn’t matter at that point.
- All wards redistricted since ‘21. Still, Ward 6 went from 64% Frey to 72% Fateh!
November 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Final-round Mpls mayor ballots in. Short 🧵:
- Frey won 7 wards, Fateh 6
- Frey won the 5 votingest wards (excluding exhausted ballots) … over *60%* in each. Fateh won next 5 but basically didn’t matter at that point.
- All wards redistricted since ‘21. Still, Ward 6 went from 64% Frey to 72% Fateh!
- Frey won 7 wards, Fateh 6
- Frey won the 5 votingest wards (excluding exhausted ballots) … over *60%* in each. Fateh won next 5 but basically didn’t matter at that point.
- All wards redistricted since ‘21. Still, Ward 6 went from 64% Frey to 72% Fateh!
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House Speaker Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring, announced Monday that attorney Ryan Wilson will be her running mate in her bid for Minnesota governor next year.
House Speaker Lisa Demuth picks Ryan Wilson as running mate in campaign for governor • Minnesota Reformer
Wilson narrowly lost his campaign for state auditor in 2022 and has long been involved in the conservative legal movement in Minnesota as a constitutional lawyer.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
House Speaker Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring, announced Monday that attorney Ryan Wilson will be her running mate in her bid for Minnesota governor next year.
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Senator John Hoffman is a friend, colleague, and fighter. He has always been a willing ear and has offered valuable guidance during my time as a legislator. I am honored to have earned his trust to be the next Hennepin County Attorney.
November 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Senator John Hoffman is a friend, colleague, and fighter. He has always been a willing ear and has offered valuable guidance during my time as a legislator. I am honored to have earned his trust to be the next Hennepin County Attorney.
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In today's newsletter: Sen. Bernie Sanders has endorsed Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for Senate; MN House Speaker Lisa Demuth announced Ryan Wilson as her running mate in her bid for governor; young leftists who make gun accessories talk politics. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
November 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
In today's newsletter: Sen. Bernie Sanders has endorsed Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for Senate; MN House Speaker Lisa Demuth announced Ryan Wilson as her running mate in her bid for governor; young leftists who make gun accessories talk politics. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
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Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth has selected former state auditor candidate Ryan Wilson to be her running mate in her 2026 campaign for governor.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth picks Ryan Wilson to be her running mate in bid for governor
Wilson ran for state auditor in 2022, coming within half a percentage point of winning the office.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth has selected former state auditor candidate Ryan Wilson to be her running mate in her 2026 campaign for governor.
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Congratulations to our 2025 Wedgie Award Winner for Worst Pundit, Mike Norton. He wins this award both for his pre-election predictions and for his post-election analysis. Mike, in these dark times, you are truly a beacon of wrong.
November 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Congratulations to our 2025 Wedgie Award Winner for Worst Pundit, Mike Norton. He wins this award both for his pre-election predictions and for his post-election analysis. Mike, in these dark times, you are truly a beacon of wrong.
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One small reason Jacob Frey’s victory margin fell in 2025 compared to 2021 is 2025 turnout fell a bit in his strong areas (SW ward 13, far south central ward 11, NW north side ward 4) and rose in weakee ones (U-area Ward 2, south central Ward 8, Fateh-liking Ward 6) datawrapper.dwcdn.net/lIHhL/1/
Minneapolis turnout gain/loss, unredistricted 2021-25 precincts
Unredistricted 2021 precincts still active in 2025
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November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
One small reason Jacob Frey’s victory margin fell in 2025 compared to 2021 is 2025 turnout fell a bit in his strong areas (SW ward 13, far south central ward 11, NW north side ward 4) and rose in weakee ones (U-area Ward 2, south central Ward 8, Fateh-liking Ward 6) datawrapper.dwcdn.net/lIHhL/1/
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Sen. Bernie Sanders has endorsed Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for Senate. minnesotareformer.com/briefs/sen-b...
Sen. Bernie Sanders endorses Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for Senate • Minnesota Reformer
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, a democratic socialist who twice campaigned for the Democratic nomination for president, announced Monday that he is endorsing Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for Senate. “Minnesota...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Sen. Bernie Sanders has endorsed Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for Senate. minnesotareformer.com/briefs/sen-b...
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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders has endorsed Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in the race for Minnesota’s open Senate seat.
Bernie Sanders endorses Peggy Flanagan in race for U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota
Flanagan, who is currently the state’s lieutenant governor, faces U.S. Rep. Angie Craig for the Democratic nomination next year.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders has endorsed Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in the race for Minnesota’s open Senate seat.
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🚨 Minneapolis election wrap up episode with Taylor Dahlin & Josh Martin, with special guest Commissioner-elect Jason Garcia! Find Wedge LIVE wherever you get podcasts.
Minneapolis 2025 Election Wrap Up (w/Taylor Dahlin & Josh Martin)
We react to last week's election results in Minneapolis. Taylor Dahlin and Josh Martin join me to talk about Jacob Frey's victory, the prospect of a closely divided city council, downballot success…
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November 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🚨 Minneapolis election wrap up episode with Taylor Dahlin & Josh Martin, with special guest Commissioner-elect Jason Garcia! Find Wedge LIVE wherever you get podcasts.
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Bernie Sanders has fought for working families since Day One.
He's built a movement that is taking on corporate special interests and fighting for an economy that works for everyone. I'm proud to join that movement.
I'm honored to have earned his endorsement of my campaign for US Senate.
He's built a movement that is taking on corporate special interests and fighting for an economy that works for everyone. I'm proud to join that movement.
I'm honored to have earned his endorsement of my campaign for US Senate.
November 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Bernie Sanders has fought for working families since Day One.
He's built a movement that is taking on corporate special interests and fighting for an economy that works for everyone. I'm proud to join that movement.
I'm honored to have earned his endorsement of my campaign for US Senate.
He's built a movement that is taking on corporate special interests and fighting for an economy that works for everyone. I'm proud to join that movement.
I'm honored to have earned his endorsement of my campaign for US Senate.
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On today's episode: Josh Martin opens up about what took him down a path of extremism: from Kate Knuth doorknocker in 2021 to Omar Fateh's treasurer in 2025.
Plus, reaction and analysis to last week's election results.
Plus, reaction and analysis to last week's election results.
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
On today's episode: Josh Martin opens up about what took him down a path of extremism: from Kate Knuth doorknocker in 2021 to Omar Fateh's treasurer in 2025.
Plus, reaction and analysis to last week's election results.
Plus, reaction and analysis to last week's election results.
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Minnesota Republican governor candidate Rep. Lisa Demuth has selected attorney Ryan Wilson as her pick for lieutenant governor. She is the first major contender to announce a 2026 running mate.
Minnesota Republican governor candidate Lisa Demuth picks Ryan Wilson as running mate
Minnesota Republican governor candidate Lisa Demuth is the first major contender to announce a 2026 running mate.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Minnesota Republican governor candidate Rep. Lisa Demuth has selected attorney Ryan Wilson as her pick for lieutenant governor. She is the first major contender to announce a 2026 running mate.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:22 AM
LaTonya Reeves is now in the ActBlue Directory for US House, District 5.
November 10, 2025 at 2:03 AM
LaTonya Reeves is now in the ActBlue Directory for US House, District 5.
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2025 didn't just have the highest number of voters, it had the lowest percentage of down-ballot apathy in the race for Board of Estimate & Taxation in at least the last three mayoral elections. Undervote rate (people leaving this race blank) went down from 34% to 27%.
November 9, 2025 at 11:33 PM
2025 didn't just have the highest number of voters, it had the lowest percentage of down-ballot apathy in the race for Board of Estimate & Taxation in at least the last three mayoral elections. Undervote rate (people leaving this race blank) went down from 34% to 27%.
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Mayor Jacob Frey won re-election to four more years, along with most of the more progressive City Council members he’s battled the past two years, though their coalition has weakened and they lost their veto-proof majority.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey suggests ‘reset’ with newly elected City Council
The more-progressive faction will no longer have a veto-proof majority and will have to rely on Jamal Osman’s swing vote.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Mayor Jacob Frey won re-election to four more years, along with most of the more progressive City Council members he’s battled the past two years, though their coalition has weakened and they lost their veto-proof majority.