Tag: primary
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State Rep. Francesca Hong, a bartender and Democratic Socialist, joins primary field for governor
State Rep. Francesca Hong, a Madison Democratic Socialist, chef and bartender, is joining the growing Democratic field for governor — saying she hopes to be a relatable candidate who can bring working … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/state-rep-francesca-hong-bartender-101540845.html
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News for: Hmong students learn Hmong script at primary schools.
The written script of each ethnic group is a source of pride, an affirmation of identity, and a tool for preserving cultural traditions. Tags: Hmong students learn Hmong … Full story: https://english.vtv.vn/hmong-students-learn-hmong-script-at-primary-schools.html
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Rep. Betty McCollum facing May Xiong in rematch for 4th District seat
McCollum easily beat out Xiong with 67.7% of the vote in 2022. Xiong was the first Hmong Republican in the country to win a primary for a U.S. House seat. Minnesota is home to more than 80,000 Hmong … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/betty-mccollum-may-xiong-congressional-district-4-results/
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Tham Luong Kindergarten & Primary School / 1+1>2 Architects
Completed in 2024 in Du Già, Vietnam. The Tham Luong school is located on a rocky plateau in Du Gia commune, Yen Minh district, Ha Giang province – the home of the Hmong ethnic … Full story: https://www.archdaily.com/1020979/tham-luong-kindergarten-and-primary-school-1-plus-1-2-architects
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Local groups mobilize to support immigrant access to the polls
Some local organizations are working to ensure voters in Latino, Somali, African diaspora and Hmong communities have the information and support they need to register to vote in the upcoming primary … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/08/12/local-groups-mobilize-to-support-immigrant-access-to-the-polls
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Milwaukee is searching for bilingual election inspectors ahead of the August primary
A paid position to become an election inspector is being offered by the Election Commission as they are in need of individuals who are bilingual. Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/news/milwaukee-searching-bilingual-election-inspectors-164730053.html
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Green Bay City Council District 11 primary election Michael Poradek, Melinda Eck, Christina Thor on ballot
In Green Bay District 11, incumbent Melinda Eck will face challengers Michael Poradek and Christina Thor in the Feb. 20 primary election. Full story: https://www.aol.com/green-bay-city-council-district-111111625.html
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New city program aims to break language barriers through relationships
The primary goal of the Bilingual Community Connector Program is to build more trust between residents and city government through community engagement and accessibility to services. Read Full Article…
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Veteran Democrat Betty McCollum faces GOP candidate May Lor Xiong in Fourth District House race
Veteran Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum of St. Paul faces a new test in Tuesday’s election. She is being challenged by May Lor Xiong, the first Hmong candidate in the nation to win a Republican primary … Read Full Article
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May Lor Xiong is the first Hmong candidate to win a Republican congressional primary. Next: Taking on Congresswoman Betty McCollum.
Lor Xiong is the first Hmong person to win a Republican primary. She is running to represent Minnesota’s 4th District in Congress. Read Full Article
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Wave of young, diverse Minnesota politicians see path to power after primary wins
Minnesota is being very clear right now that we are ready for young people and people of color to lead the state,” said Zaynab Mohamed, 25, part of a new generation of young, diverse politicians who … Read Full Article
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May Lor Xiong is first Hmong GOP candidate to win primary in the country
Lor Xiong is the first Hmong-American to win a Republican primary in the country. Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Kleefisch has conceded the race, leaving Tim Michels as the … Read Full Article
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Minnesota woman is first Hmong candidate in country to win GOP primary for Congress
This is the first try at politics for the St. Paul school teacher, who said the riots following George Floyd’s murder were an inflection point in her decision to run. Read Full Article
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Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor make their final pitch
Two Democrats are running in the primary to be Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor with different biographies and similar policy positions. Read Full Article
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Macomb County primaries likely to decide final results in many districts
If all politics is local, then the local primary elections are major determinants of where the nation is headed. Just look at Macomb County, Michigan. Read Full Article
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Vote 2022: Ramsey County Board District 6 primary election preview
After nearly 22 years in office, Ramsey County Commissioner Jim McDonough has chosen not to seek re-election in November. Among Ramsey County Board races, this one is arguably the most electric. Read Full Article