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Putnam Defeats Perryman in Senate District 14

Incumbent Aric Putnam defeated Bernie Perryman to retain his Minnesota State Senate District 14 seat. With all precincts reporting, voters chose Putnam to continue serving the St. Cloud region.

Republican Bernie Perryman, right, answers a question during a St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce candidate forum on Sept. 16. Sen. Aric Putnam, DFL, waits his turn. Both are running for Minnesota Senate District 14.

Incumbent Aric Putnam secured 55.94% of the vote to defeat Bernie Perryman in the race for the United States Senate District 14 seat. All 38 precincts reported final totals showing Putnam with 19,679 votes over Perryman's 15,448 votes. The election settles a high-profile legislative contest focused on regional economic growth and state spending accountability.