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

Amid statewide race losing streak, Minnesota Republicans look for a new formula for success

Amid statewide race losing streak, Minnesota Republicans look for a new formula for success

Minnesota Republicans will convene this weekend in Duluth to endorse candidates in several statewide races. They split on whether steering candidates closely aligned to President Donald Trump or those seen as more politically moderate will be the best path to victory in November.
by Dana Ferguson

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U.S. Senate hopeful Craig heads straight to primary, paving way for Flanagan's DFL endorsement

U.S. Senate hopeful Craig heads straight to primary, paving way for Flanagan's DFL endorsement

As the DFL heads into its convention this weekend, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has all but secured the party endorsement for U.S. Senate as Angie Craig, a Minnesota congresswoman, announces she will skip the convention process.
by Peter Cox and Dana Ferguson

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Politics Friday: Amy Klobuchar lays out plans in her DFL governor's campaign

Politics Friday: Amy Klobuchar lays out plans in her DFL governor's campaign

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is putting some definition around her campaign for Minnesota governor a few months after entering the race to replace DFL Gov. Tim Walz. Meanwhile, some longtime lawmakers prepare to exit the state Capitol.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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What it takes to make elections secure and accessible

What it takes to make elections secure and accessible

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon and an election security expert about how our election systems can balance security with access.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Special elections on April 14: Vacancies and ballot questions

Special elections on April 14: Vacancies and ballot questions

There are a number of elections happening across the state on Tuesday as voters fill a vacancy on the Columbia Heights school board and voters decide on city, school district and county referendums.
by MPR News Staff

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