Election 2026

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

 Schwarze wins GOP endorsement in U.S. Senate race
Former Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze locked up the Minnesota Republican Party endorsement in the race for U.S. Senate Friday night on a sixth ballot.
Some DFL delegates push for show of support for trans candidate
Some progressive Democrats and members of the trans community are pushing Korey Layne to be nominated for governor at the DFL state convention.
Senate candidates make their case for Minnesota GOP endorsement
Six Republican candidates vying for a U.S. Senate seat set to come open next year made their case to Minnesota Republican Party delegates that they would be the best candidate to advance.
Some DFL delegates say the party needs higher profile in greater Minnesota
“They’ve got to reach out to rural Minnesota, they’ve got to have a presence,” delegate Tom Schoper of Jeffers said. “It's more than FarmFest, it's more than your county fair, and it's more than Farm Bureau.”
Democrats are preparing for the DFL State Convention held in Rochester, Minn. this year.