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These charts show how Trump's strategy to lose by less won the swing states

These charts show how Trump's strategy to lose by less won the swing states

President-elect Donald Trump won the election by flipping Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin after President Biden won them in 2020. Looking at how Democratic counties voted explains how he did it.
by Elena Moore and Connie Hanzhang Jin

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13 states will have women governors next year, a new record

13 states will have women governors next year, a new record

Republican Kelly Ayotte's victory in New Hampshire will bring the total number of women holding governor’s offices to 13 — surpassing the previous high of 12 set in 2023.
by Juliana Kim

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DFL candidate holds 14 vote lead for Shakopee-area House race

DFL candidate holds 14 vote lead for Shakopee-area House race

DFL Rep. Brad Tabke leads GOP challenger Aaron Paul by just 14 votes out of about 22,000 cast. That's one more vote than his lead was earlier in the week.
by MPR News Staff

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Foreign influence efforts reached a fever pitch during the 2024 elections

Foreign influence efforts reached a fever pitch during the 2024 elections

While some fake videos made by actors with Russian ties received millions of views, researchers say there's so far no indication that these efforts swayed U.S. election results.
by Huo Jingnan

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Tim Walz faces stark return to reality as Minnesota governor after whirlwind run for VP

Tim Walz faces stark return to reality as Minnesota governor after whirlwind run for VP

After more than three months on the road with Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, Gov. Tim Walz returned to a familiar setting and reprised his role with two years left on his term.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota leader of Abandon Harris campaign says Harris loss was ‘beyond worth it’

Minnesota leader of Abandon Harris campaign says Harris loss was ‘beyond worth it’

For over a year since the war in Gaza began, many of the uncommitted voters demanded a cease-fire and when that didn’t happen, groups like the Abandon Biden (now the Abandon Harris) campaign emerged and rallied against the Democratic ticket.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Heidi Raschke

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At Fleet Farm in Oakdale, hunters offer glimpse into range of reactions to Trump win

At Fleet Farm in Oakdale, hunters offer glimpse into range of reactions to Trump win

Hundreds waited outside Fleet Farm in Oakdale before sunrise Friday, seeking gear for the deer hunting opener the next day. Their takes on Donald Trump’s win ranged from ecstatic to angry.
by Regina Medina

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Politics Friday: The voters have spoken, but sent a muddled message for Minnesota’s Legislature

Politics Friday: The voters have spoken, but sent a muddled message for Minnesota’s Legislature

MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and his guests talk about the Minnesota Legislature and how the state will govern in 2025 with both chambers split virtually down the middle.  
by Brian Bakst, Ellie Roth and Matthew Alvarez

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How men voted in the 2024 presidential election

How men voted in the 2024 presidential election

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about men and how they voted in the 2024 presidential election.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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