Election 2026

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

July 17, 2026 4:00 AM

Demuth, Tafoya intersect in parallel bids to defy GOP history in nomination effort

The GOP endorsement has long determined who the party fields as its November nominees for key races. This year there’s a major test to that tradition.

by Dana Ferguson

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July 10, 2026 4:00 AM

‘Action required,’ ‘Leadership chose, YOU’: The recipe behind fundraising emails that can spread like weeds

Campaigns and political causes are mining for small-dollar donations through a flood of email solicitations. Wind up on one list and the asks will multiply.

by Peter Cox

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June 30, 2026 4:00 AM

Minnesota candidates stress tough phases in own lives to connect with voters on affordability

As voters raise concerns about affordability, several candidates are turning to tough times early on in their lives to relate to Minnesotans’ struggles.

by Dana Ferguson

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June 26, 2026 9:39 AM

With key races to sort out, early voting for Minnesota’s primary election begins

Absentee voting in Minnesota’s primary election started Friday, as campaigns push hard to get their supporters to the polls.

by Cait Kelley, Dana Ferguson and Peter Cox

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June 24, 2026 4:00 AM

Field of dreams? DFL looks to regain a footing in Minnesota farm country the party ceded to GOP

The DFL is attempting to win back rural voters that once exemplified the "Farmer" in the party's name. Candidates with farming backgrounds and local organizers in rural areas are trying to make that happen. It’ll be an uphill battle.

by Catharine Richert

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June 23, 2026 4:00 AM

Early voting starts Friday. What do voters need to know?

This Friday is the start of early voting for the 2026 primary election and election officials are expecting a spike in turnout.

by Cait Kelley

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June 19, 2026 5:33 PM

Flanagan, Craig face off in debate ahead of DFL primary

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig will have their first televised debate Friday night, ahead of the primary election on Aug. 11.

by MPR News Staff

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June 10, 2026 6:30 AM

North Dakota Sen. Josh Boschee elected mayor of Fargo

The Democratic state senator had the least city government experience of any of his opponents and won with nearly 47 percent of the vote.

by Harshawn Ratanpal

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June 4, 2026 6:21 PM

Qualls sees 'pocketbook issues' as key to Minnesota governor's race

GOP-endorsed gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls told MPR News Thursday that economic issues would be his top focus if elected and that he’d be “all in” if President Donald Trump chose to endorse him.

by Clay Masters and Aron Woldeslassie

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June 3, 2026 7:08 AM

California's primary for governor is undecided as candidates vie to be in the top two

Republicans and Democrats all compete together in the unusual primary to set the one-on-one race in November. Two Democrats and one Republican were in close contention.

by Marisa Lagos

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Election 2026

Demuth, Tafoya intersect in parallel bids to defy GOP history in nomination effort

‘Action required,’ ‘Leadership chose, YOU’: The recipe behind fundraising emails that can spread like weeds

Minnesota candidates stress tough phases in own lives to connect with voters on affordability

With key races to sort out, early voting for Minnesota’s primary election begins

Field of dreams? DFL looks to regain a footing in Minnesota farm country the party ceded to GOP

Early voting starts Friday. What do voters need to know?

Flanagan, Craig face off in debate ahead of DFL primary

North Dakota Sen. Josh Boschee elected mayor of Fargo

Qualls sees 'pocketbook issues' as key to Minnesota governor's race

California's primary for governor is undecided as candidates vie to be in the top two

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