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Minnesota voters elected a new governor and a new U.S. senator Tuesday, choosing Democrats Amy Klobuchar and Peggy Flanagan, according to The Associated Press. All seats in both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature were also on the ballot, and results in those races are still coming in.

Do you know the term political grief? Maybe you know what it feels like. It's when you lose trust in institutions and feel heartbreak over politics. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about how grief, anger and distress shaped the midterm election.

The issue was a factor in some local elections across Minnesota where data center proposals have been controversial, and where lawsuits still seek to block them.

Borgen faced former Mayor Del Rae Williams and a newcomer, Craig “Whoot” Whaley, who was arrested months before the election for driving under the influence.

Democrat Matt Little said he’ll fight to cut funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and champion Medicare for All.

Incumbent state Sen. Rob Kupec, DFL-Moorhead, has four fewer votes than his challenger, Republican Austin Peterson. According to Minnesota law, the votes will be recounted.

This special episode will focus on major races on the ballot of every Minnesota voter. Plus, a look at the personal side of the two candidates for governor.

Four Minnesota legislative leaders discuss the 2026 playing field and the issues they say are motivating voters with all 201 seats on the ballot.

MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst moderated the U.S. Senate debate between Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya.

MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with two U.S. Senate candidates about the places and life events that shaped them.

MPR News hosts a debate between the two candidates in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District. Then, a rundown of the week in Minnesota politics.

In his bid for a third term, DFL incumbent Keith Ellison on Friday faced Twin Cities attorney Ron Schutz, a Republican, in a debate moderated by MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst.