Holton Dimick News Today

Mary Moriarty easily prevailed in Hennepin County over a former judge who ran on law-and-order. She will be one of several new reform prosecutors.

Hennepin Countys races are among the first to be decided in Minnesotas midterm election.

KSTP called the race around 10:04 p.m. after Moriarty earned 57.64% of votes.

Apocalyptic attack ads about crime failed to drive a red wave, and criminal justice reform candidates were still successful in several local races around the country.

A new top prosecutor and sheriff are two key players in a criminal justice system facing calls for reform and for dealing with violent crime.

Hennepin County Attorney candidates Mary Moriarty and Martha Holton Dimick shared where they stand on the issues of violent crime, grand juries and police misconduct.

We need an unbiased, ethical leader pursuing justice.

Countys next top prosecutor will play a critical role in addressing violent crime.

"I think post-George Floyd, its a really important race this year," said law professor David Schultz.

For days, Hennepin County attorney candidate Martha Holton Dimick has been hounded on social media about whether she had an active law license, which is required to run for county attorney. Her adversaries had good reason: She submitted an expired license when she filed for the office, even though state law requires that she submit an active one with her paperwork.