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From Minneapolis to Atlanta, Black candidates make election history
By Katherine Langford
Frazier wins Hennepin County attorney race, making state history
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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State Rep. Cedrick Frazier defeated former prosecutor Anders Folk on Nov. 3 to become Hennepin County attorney, the first African American county attorney in Minnesota’s 168-year history. Powered by volunteers and small donors, Frazier called his win a mandate for families who feel forgotten by the justice system. The post Frazier wins Hennepin County attorney race, making state history appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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