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Election 2026

Everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2026.

What could Klobuchar's run for governor look like? An analyst explains

What could Klobuchar's run for governor look like? An analyst explains

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar filed formal paperwork on Thursday to run for Minnesota’s top office. But what could her path to the office actually look like? Political analyst Todd Rapp shares what a race for the governor’s office may look like.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Scott Jensen names sheriff’s deputy as his running mate

Scott Jensen names sheriff’s deputy as his running mate

Jensen announced on Monday that he picked lieutenant governor candidate Phouthaivanh Wilkerson to run with him for the Republican Party’s endorsement.
by Dana Ferguson

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What Walz's dropout means for Lt. Gov. Flanagan

What Walz's dropout means for Lt. Gov. Flanagan

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan spoke about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ending his reelection campaign and her run for U.S. Senate.
by Emily Reese and Matthew Alvarez

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'Recovering' politician Dean Phillips: Walz right to abandon third term, time for new leaders

'Recovering' politician Dean Phillips: Walz right to abandon third term, time for new leaders

Former Democratic presidential candidate and Minnesota’s former U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips was among the first to call for the party to find fresh leadership, loudly raising the point during President Joe Biden’s failed attempt at another four years in the White House.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Demuth presses her case for 'different leadership' in Minnesota governor’s race

Demuth presses her case for 'different leadership' in Minnesota governor’s race

As U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar mulls a gubernatorial run, her potential challengers are mulling whether they should change lanes and try for a different office if she enters the race.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Reshuffled Minnesota governor’s race after Walz exit will pose challenges for both parties

Reshuffled Minnesota governor’s race after Walz exit will pose challenges for both parties

Gov. Tim Walz’s decision to not seek reelection will cause both parties to recalibrate their approaches to candidates in a suddenly open race. On Tuesday, a defiant Walz said, “I’m not going anywhere,” as he talked about plans for the last 12 months of his term.
by Dana Ferguson

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Special coverage: Gov. Walz drops bid for 3rd term, initial reactions

Special coverage: Gov. Walz drops bid for 3rd term, initial reactions

Political scientist Larry Jacobs, politics professor David Schultz and Minnesota DFL party chair Richard Carlbom joined Morning Edition with their initial reactions and analysis.
by Cathy Wurzer, Brian Bakst, Gracie Stockton and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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High praise, ‘good riddance’: Reactions pour in on Walz's decision not to run

High praise, ‘good riddance’: Reactions pour in on Walz's decision not to run

News that DFL Gov. Tim Walz had abandoned his quest for a third term as governor generated reactions from across the state and national political spectrum. Here’s an edited sampling of comments from Walz’s political supporters and opponents.
by MPR News Staff

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