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A tale of two cities: How the DFL’s fortunes are shifting away from rural Minnesota

A tale of two cities: How the DFL’s fortunes are shifting away from rural Minnesota

In Southern Minnesota, two closely watched legislative races tell more than just a tale about how politicians are trying to win over voters. These races — in two cities just 40 miles apart — illuminate the shifting fortunes and strategies of the DFL, a party that long-relied on rural pockets to win. 
by Catharine Richert

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Your Vote: Abortion is top of mind for many voters heading into the election

Your Vote: Abortion is top of mind for many voters heading into the election

All this week, MPR News host Angela Davis discusses what matters most to you as you prepare to vote in November. How did abortion emerge as a political issue and what role is it playing in the midterm election?
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Guía del votante: Vea las posturas de los candidatos del 7º Distrito sobre el aborto, la educación, y más

Guía del votante: Vea las posturas de los candidatos del 7º Distrito sobre el aborto, la educación, y más

En el SĂ©timo Distrito Congresional, la representante federal Michelle Fischbach, republicana y quien fue elegida por primera vez en el 2020, se enfrenta a Jill Abahsain, demĂłcrata que se presenta por primera vez a un cargo federal, y a Travis Johnson, candidato del partido Legal Marijuana Now y veterano de guerra. El distrito cubre la mayor parte del oeste de Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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Guía del votante: Vea las posturas de los candidatos del 6º Distrito sobre las armas, el aborto, y más

Guía del votante: Vea las posturas de los candidatos del 6º Distrito sobre las armas, el aborto, y más

La candidata demócrata Jeanne Hendricks está retando al representante republicano Tom Emmer en la contienda por el sexto distrito de la Cámara de Representantes de Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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Abortion will be on the minds of Minnesota voters, UMN law professor says

Abortion will be on the minds of Minnesota voters, UMN law professor says

Minnesota voters won’t see specific abortion questions in November, but the issue is still likely to galvanize supporters and opponents as they pick candidates for the Legislature and the governor’s office, a University of Minnesota professor told MPR News Monday.
by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn and Sam Stroozas

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Your Vote: Economic worries are on voters’ minds as Election Day nears

Your Vote: Economic worries are on voters’ minds as Election Day nears

As Election Day approaches, the economy is a leading concern for voters across the nation. How does inflation, the job outlook and the overall economy factor into your vote?
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Televised debates focus on crime, election security in Minnesota

Televised debates focus on crime, election security in Minnesota

Candidates for Minnesota attorney general and secretary of state took part in debates broadcast on KSTP-TV on Sunday night, but Gov. Tim Walz declined an invitation to debate.
by MPR News Staff

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Rishi Sunak to become Britain's next prime minister

Rishi Sunak to become Britain's next prime minister

Former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is set to become Britain’s next prime minister after winning the Conservative leadership race. He now faces the huge task of stabilizing the party and country at a time of economic and political turbulence.
by The Associated Press

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