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Final Voter-Turnout Tallies: Fridley 79%, MN 76%

Statewide figure relies on estimate of total eligible voters. Anoka County calculates turnout by comparing existing voter rolls and new registrants with ballots cast.

Elections

It's Official: 61% in Fridley Voted for Obama

State Canvassing Board certified final Nov. 6, 2012 election results on Tuesday.

Elections

Keith Ellison Won in All but Two of Patch Cities' Precincts

Republican Chris Fields did better in areas Patch covers than in the Fifth District overall.

Elections

Ellison on Election: 'We Won an Argument'

Fifth District voters sent Keith Ellison back to Congress. His Republican challenger, Chris Fields, received 25 percent of the vote.

Percentage-point difference between Yes votes on the MN Voter ID amendment and the MN marriage amendment. Source: Unofficial results, Minnesota Secretary of State

Elections

Fridley Voters Gave More Support to Marriage Amendment than Voter ID

That was unusual among Patch cities in Minnesota.

Schools, Business, Elections

Controversial Quilt, Bad Bus Driver Decision and Frankenstein: Pick of Our Patches

This week's selection includes a new gallery/gift shop, a levy rejected, school boundaries issue, DFL wins and good news for Southwest Light Rail Transit.

Minnesota Marriage Amendment Results, Percentage 'Yes' Votes By County. Credit: MN Secretary of State

Elections

How Fridley Voted on the Marriage and Voter ID Amendments

See how Fridley voters came down on those issues, and how that compares to other Patch cities.

Map: 2012 General Election Polling Place Locations, City of Fridley

Elections

How Each Fridley Precinct Voted on Legislative and City Races

See the precinct-by-precinct results. Did you vote like your neighbors?

Elections

Voting Va-Va-Voom: Craigslist 'Missed Connections' at Polling Places

Voters in and around Fridley cast glances along with their ballots.

How Patch cities in Minnesota voted on the marriage amendment, Nov. 6, 2012.

Elections

MN Marriage Amendment Got Majority Support in Only One Patch City

Voters in the mostly suburban cities Patch covers were more opposed to the proposed gay-marriage ban than Minnesota voters generally.

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