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Election 2025

Everything you need to know about Minnesota’s 2025 municipal elections.

Democrat Xp Lee wins race to succeed Melissa Hortman, restoring Minnesota House tie

Democrat Xp Lee wins race to succeed Melissa Hortman, restoring Minnesota House tie

The Minnesota House will again be evenly divided after DFLer Xp Lee prevailed in a Brooklyn Park special election to succeed the slain Democratic leader Melissa Hortman.
by MPR News Staff and Sarah Thamer

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Minnesota Senate candidates move forward after primaries to fill two seats

Minnesota Senate candidates move forward after primaries to fill two seats

The special primaries determined which candidates advance to the Nov. 4 special general elections for the Senate District 29 and 47 seats. The results could determine which party controls the chamber.
by Dana Ferguson

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State Senate District 29 special primary election

Minnesota State Senate District 29 candidates running in the special primary election include Rachel Davis, Michael Holmstrom Jr., and Bradley Kurtz who are competing for the Republican nomination..

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State Senate District 47 special primary election

Voters in Senate District 47 will choose between two DFL candidates, while Republican Dwight Dorau runs unopposed in the race to replace former Sen. Nicole Mitchell.

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Fifteen people file to run in Minneapolis mayor's race

Fifteen people file to run in Minneapolis mayor's race

The start of early voting is just over a month away. Minneapolis voters will select the next mayor, 13 council members, park commissioners, as well as members of the Board of Estimate and Taxation.
by Jon Collins

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Election results: 2025 Minnesota special and primary elections on Aug. 12

Election results: 2025 Minnesota special and primary elections on Aug. 12

A handful of special and primary elections were held Tuesday, Aug. 12, in Minnesota, including a primary for State House District 34B and a special election for a St. Paul City Council seat.
by MPR News Staff

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Build your ballot: 2025 Minnesota special and primary elections on Aug. 12

Learn who’s on your ballot for the 2025 primary and special elections happening on Aug. 12. Enter your Minnesota address to see who's running and learn more about the candidates. 

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Duluth City Council primaries and school board member elections

Duluth has two City Council seats with a primary election: Councilmember 2 and the council seat at large. Duluth also has an election for a school board member at large in School District 709. 

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St. Paul Ward 4 Special election

St. Paul has one special election on August 12 for City Council Ward 4. Candidates are Chauntyll Allen, Molly Coleman, Cole Hanson and Carolyn Will.

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Isanti Mayor special election

Isanti has a special election happening on Aug. 12 for mayor. The candidates include Jeff Johnson and Luke Merrill.

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