Ellison wins big in DFL primary for Minnesota attorney general

U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison won the DFL primary in the race for Minnesota attorney general Tuesday, setting up a general election challenge against Doug Wardlow, who was leading the Republican candidates Tuesday night.

Five Democrats were competing to be their party’s pick. On the Republican side, Wardlow faced a couple challengers, but was expected to win the primary and head to the November general election.

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