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Election 2026

Everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2026. For more on races in your area, visit MPR News’ 2026 Election Hub.

Video: Peggy Flanagan on how childhood and faith shaped her politics

Peggy Flanagan made history as the first Native American woman elected to a statewide office in Minnesota. She would make it again if she wins a competitive U.S. Senate race.
by Brian Bakst, Matthew Alvarez and Carly Danek

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Minnesota U.S. Senate race simmers as first debate nears

Minnesota U.S. Senate race simmers as first debate nears

Despite polls showing a close contest, the race between DFL Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and GOP candidate Michele Tafoya isn’t drawing big national money. The two are set to meet Friday at the MPR News studios for their first and possibly only debate.
by Peter Cox

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Mail-in and early voting surges in Minnesota ahead of Nov. 3 election

Mail-in and early voting surges in Minnesota ahead of Nov. 3 election

New figures released Friday by the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office show a surge in absentee and mail ballots completed by voters and accepted by local election officials. The total has doubled over the past week.
by Brian Bakst

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GOP Rep. Brad Finstad, DFLer Jake Johnson debate in congressional race drawing big spending

GOP Rep. Brad Finstad, DFLer Jake Johnson debate in congressional race drawing big spending

Outside spending in the race between Republican U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad and DFL challenger Jake Johnson has outpaced the statewide U.S. Senate race as a magnet for group money.
by Molly Castle Work and Brian Bakst

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Friction clear as Minnesota congressional hopefuls in 2nd District debate on Politics Friday

The race to be Minnesota’s newest U.S. House member is playing out in the 2nd Congressional District where no incumbent is on the ballot. Either DFLer Matt Little or Republican Eric Pratt will represent the district starting in 2027. The two debated on MPR News Friday.
by Catharine Richert and Matthew Alvarez

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Trump’s interest in Minnesota elections puts new attention on Secretary of State race

Trump’s interest in Minnesota elections puts new attention on Secretary of State race

Secretary of State Steve Simon said he’ll stand up to the Trump administration to protect Minnesota’s voter rolls, while Republican challenger Tad Jude said Simon has politicized the office.
by Ellie Roth

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