Election 2026

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

'Results, not excuses': Klobuchar looks to break from status quo in bid for governor
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has built a brand as a politician willing to put her head down and work across the aisle to get things done. In her bid for Minnesota governor, she’s working to distinguish her approach from that of outgoing Gov. Tim Walz.
Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November?
In Minnesota, Democratic primary turnout was on par with the 2018 midterm election, with both years marking the state’s highest Democratic primary turnout in a midterm year so far this century.
Conservative provocateur posts video questioning Minnesota election law
In an Islamophobic video, a conservative activist takes aim at voter registration laws in Minnesota, asks election workers what the law is, gets answers and leaves out plenty.
In Senate race, Flanagan and Tafoya bring vastly different politics, experience
Democrat Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya have come to politics from very different routes and backgrounds. As the two battle it out for an open U.S. Senate seat, analysts expect a large amount of money to flow into the race.
The latest: Minnesota primary election
Polls are now closed in Minnesota — follow along for live updates from key races and results from across the state as ballots get counted.