Minnesota Representative Kaohly Vang Her announced her run for St. Paul mayor on Monday. She’s the first high-profile challenger to take on incumbent mayor, Melvin Carter.
Her currently represents parts of St. Paul in District 64A in the Minnesota House. She was born in Laos and says her family came to the United States as refugees. She says the city needs safe streets, strong schools and thriving neighborhoods.
Carter was first elected to office in 2018. He was elected to serve a second term as mayor in 2021…