Thissen drops out after fifth ballot

House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher continues to lead the contest for the DFL endorsmeent after five ballots, but she still hasn't cracked 50 percent.

Kelliher won 46.9 percent (630.5) of the fifth ballot votes. Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak remains in second with 32.3 percent (434).

State Rep. Paul Thissen stalled in third at 20.1 percent (269.5). Following the announcement of the results, Thissen made his concession speech.

A candidate needs 60 percent to win the DFL endorsement.

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