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Election 2026

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

Minnesota House gains 2 DFL members after special election wins restore tie

Minnesota House gains 2 DFL members after special election wins restore tie

The Minnesota House is politically split down the middle again after special elections in a pair of races Tuesday that Democrats won. The House will have 67 Democrats and 67 Republicans when the session convenes in February.
by Brian Bakst

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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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