State Rep. Thompson ousted in primary, Lee to face Peterson in November
[Rep. John Thompson speaks during a press conference on July 29, 2021. (KSTP/FILE)]
Incumbent Minnesota state representative John Thompson will not be on the ballot this fall after losing in the August primary.
The Minnesota Secretary of State website shows Thompson lost to DFL challenger Liz Lee.
Lee received nearly 89% of the vote, while Thompson received a little over 11%.
Lee will now face Republican candidate Beverly Peterson.