page_title: Government and politics in Saint Paul, Minnesota
section_title: State
hierarchical_section_title: Government and politics in Saint Paul, Minnesota / State
context_page_description: Saint Paul, Minnesota is the capital of Minnesota. The city is also the largest city and county seat of Ramsey County. Saint Paul has a strong mayor-council government. Seven city council members elected in wards and one mayor elected at large serve the city.
context_section_description: Saint Paul is the capital of the state of Minnesota.  The city hosts the capitol building, designed by Saint Paul resident Cass Gilbert. The Minnesota Supreme Court meets in the state capitol as well as the Minnesota Judicial Center. The Minnesota house and senate office buildings are also in the city. The Minnesota Governor's Residence, which is used for some state functions, is on Summit Avenue.
  The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, the state affiliate of the Democratic Party, is headquartered in Saint Paul.
  Saint Paul is also the county seat for Ramsey County.
  The city is represented by four Minnesota Senate districts; 64, 65, 66 and 67. Minnesota House of Representatives districts 64A, 64B, 65A, 65B, 66A, 66B, 67A and 67B are all located in the city.
  *District also includes Falcon Heights, Lauderdale and Roseville .
caption: Minnesota State Capitol building in Saint Paul, designed by Cass Gilbert
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