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The big takeaways from Tuesday's primary elections

The big takeaways from Tuesday's primary elections

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News guest host Catharine Richert and two political strategists discuss what Tuesday’s primary election results mean for Minnesota politics and the November midterm elections.
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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Lindell says he needs to investigate votes that led to Demuth's win

Lindell says he needs to investigate votes that led to Demuth's win

Speaking to supporters and press on Tuesday night following the Associated Press calling the GOP gubernatorial race for Lisa Demuth, Mike Lindell said his team needs to "reconcile these numbers" before conceding.
by Ellie Roth

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Peggy Flanagan wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate

Peggy Flanagan wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate

Flanagan would make history if she wins in the general election as the first Indigenous woman to serve in the U.S. Senate.
by MPR News Staff

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Lindell hopes for turnaround as Demuth takes lead

Lindell hopes for turnaround as Demuth takes lead

With 40 percent of precincts reporting, Lisa Demuth is gaining a wider lead against Mike Lindell and Kendall Qualls. Speaking to his livestream on Lindell TV, Lindell told viewers all the votes counted so far were early voters and he'll gain the advantage soon.

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Fans excited as Flanagan takes early lead

Fans excited as Flanagan takes early lead

Among her supporters was Dale Korogi, a friend of Flanagan and her family, who said he's feeling very good about her chances.
by Peter Cox

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Candidates await results at GOP watch party in West St. Paul

Candidates await results at GOP watch party in West St. Paul

The energy was mixed at Jameson's Tavern in West St. Paul ahead of results rolling in as guests and party-endorsed candidates, some of whom face difficult primary odds, munched on wings and waffle fries.
by Cait Kelley

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Amy Klobuchar wins DFL nomination for governor

Amy Klobuchar wins DFL nomination for governor

Klobuchar had only nominal opposition in her primary race. Republicans had a more competitive race to determine her fall opponent.
by MPR News Staff

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Schwarze says he won’t back Tafoya for U.S. senator

Schwarze says he won’t back Tafoya for U.S. senator

Republican-endorsed Senate candidate Adam Schwarze said he won’t get behind fellow GOP candidate Michele Tafoya as the party nominee if she prevails Tuesday.
by Cait Kelley

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Peggy Flanagan supporters head to First Avenue watch party

Peggy Flanagan supporters head to First Avenue watch party

Flanagan supporters are building plates at a build-your-own nacho bar, and snacking on candied bacon and popcorn.
by Peter Cox

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Polls are closed. Results are on the way

Polls are closed. Results are on the way

Early results can shift as ballots are counted. We'll update as races develop.
by MPR News Staff

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Lisa Demuth greets supporters at watch party in St. Paul

Lisa Demuth greets supporters at watch party in St. Paul

Candidates for statewide office were preparing for race results at campaign watch parties around the Twin Cities ahead of the 8 p.m. poll close time on Tuesday.
by Dana Ferguson

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Less than one hour left to vote

Less than one hour left to vote

Results will start coming in shortly after polls close at 8 p.m.
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