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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.

In Rochester, a legislative race that could make or break party control at the Capitol

In Rochester, a legislative race that could make or break party control at the Capitol

An open seat has attracted two candidates: On the right, a well-known former representative and on the left, a teacher and political newcomer. It’s among races that could tip party control at the state Legislature.
by Catharine Richert

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Senate GOP leader joins Tafoya on farm as Flanagan highlights cost, war concerns

Senate GOP leader joins Tafoya on farm as Flanagan highlights cost, war concerns

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune made his way to Minnesota to campaign with Republican Senate nominee Michele Tafoya. Democratic nominee Peggy Flanagan sharpened her message on economic struggles and the war in Iran.
by Peter Cox and Ellie Roth

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A high-stakes fight for state political power heats up, with Trump's agenda on the line

A high-stakes fight for state political power heats up, with Trump's agenda on the line

Outside groups aligned with the two major parties have pledged heavy spending in a battle for control of closely divided legislatures in at least a half-dozen states. But that's just the tip of the spear in their political jousting.
by The Associated Press

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In more than a dozen Minnesota House races, no GOP candidate is running

In more than a dozen Minnesota House races, no GOP candidate is running

In 17 Minnesota House races, the Minnesota GOP does not have a candidate on the ballot. That absence is a surprise to some, but it also shows a strategy of shifting resources to more winnable districts.
by Peter Cox

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On your ballot: A constitutional amendment that could increase school funding

On your ballot: A constitutional amendment that could increase school funding

The Permanent School Fund was established upon Minnesota statehood in 1858. It operates like a private trust, sending dollars to public schools districts for every student. A constitutional amendment asks voters to increase how much money is given per student by changing how the distribution is calculated.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minnesota attorney general race is referendum on fraud, Trump

Minnesota attorney general race is referendum on fraud, Trump

DFL Attorney General Keith Ellison says his Republican opponent, Ron Schutz, would be a rubber stamp for the Trump administration, while Schutz says Ellison failed to stop fraud.
by Ellie Roth

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