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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.

GOP’s midterm convention aims to galvanize party but some Republicans are steering clear

GOP’s midterm convention aims to galvanize party but some Republicans are steering clear

Republicans are staging a rare midterm national convention this week in Dallas featuring party leaders, including President Donald Trump. It's an attempt to rally the party ahead of November's election. But not every Republican wants to be part of what some are calling Trumpapalooza.
by Peter Cox

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Minnesota Secretary of State warns USPS mail voting proposal would be 'a real mess'

Minnesota Secretary of State warns USPS mail voting proposal would be 'a real mess'

State officials say a federal proposal to restrict mail-in voting could disenfranchise voters and be costly for states. But for now, mail-in voting procedures remain the same.
by Cait Kelley and Lukas Levin

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Federal judge considers whether to extend ban against U.S. Postal Service mail voting changes

Federal judge considers whether to extend ban against U.S. Postal Service mail voting changes

U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani is deciding whether to extend her temporary prohibition on the proposed regulation of mail ballots, an effort undertaken as part of an executive order by President Donald Trump.
by The Associated Press

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Jake Johnson hopes hustle, political conditions add up to upset over Republican Brad Finstad

Jake Johnson hopes hustle, political conditions add up to upset over Republican Brad Finstad

Rochester math teacher Jake Johnson is waging a stiff challenge to Republican incumbent Rep. Brad Finstad. Johnson has gained national Democratic attention but still has an uphill climb to reach a seat in Congress.
by Catharine Richert

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Democratic-led states renew challenge to Trump plans to restrict mail-in voting

Democratic-led states renew challenge to Trump plans to restrict mail-in voting

Democratic attorneys general from 23 states and the District of Columbia, along with Pennsylvania's governor, filed the lawsuit in Boston federal court two days after the U.S. Supreme Court lifted an earlier injunction they had won blocking Trump's order on the grounds that they sued too soon.
by Reuters

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Voter discontent abounds as third parties search for recipe to tap into it

Voter discontent abounds as third parties search for recipe to tap into it

Polls suggest voters are sick of a two-party system and Minnesota has a history of third-party success. But that doesn’t necessarily mean alternative candidates will do well this November.
by Cait Kelley

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