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Minnesota Votes

Complete coverage of the 2018 midterm elections from MPR News reporters, NPR and the Associated Press.

Pence's return highlights White House's focus on Minnesota

Pence's return highlights White House's focus on Minnesota

Vice President Mike Pence is heading back to Minnesota on Aug. 30. His upcoming visit will be the third White House stop to Minnesota in just over a month.
by The Associated Press

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Native American women making political strides this year

Native American women making political strides this year

Republican Jeff Johnson's running mate Donna Bergstrom is a member of the Red Lake Band, while White Earth tribal member Peggy Flanagan is running with Democrat Tim Walz. And they are part of a trend.
by Dan Gunderson

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Ellison, back on campaign trail, again denies abuse allegation

Ellison, back on campaign trail, again denies abuse allegation

U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison said Friday that he will not drop out of the race for state attorney general and insisted again that an ex-girlfriend's allegations of domestic abuse are not true.
by Tim Pugmire

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Gentle start to governor's race shaping up as Trump proxy fight

Gentle start to governor's race shaping up as Trump proxy fight

The Tim Walz-Jeff Johnson matchup isn't the one many people were expecting, and in many ways, it's a proxy fight over President Trump.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota's 1st District will be watched closely, nationally

Minnesota's 1st District will be watched closely, nationally

Three of Minnesota's eight Congressional districts are up for grabs this fall, and southern Minnesota's 1st District will be one of the nation's most closely watched political contests of the midterm elections.
by Tim Nelson

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Will high primary turnout signal high turnout in November?

Will high primary turnout signal high turnout in November?

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon attributes the strong turnout to numerous competitive Republican and DFL primary contests and the ease of "no excuse" early voting.
by Mark Zdechlik

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All political eyes now on Minnesota's 8th District

All political eyes now on Minnesota's 8th District

Even before Tuesday's primary set the ballot for November, Minnesota's 8th District was expected to be one of the most hotly contested congressional races in the country.
by Dan Gunderson

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Walz and Johnson win Minnesota governor primary, will face off in November

Walz and Johnson win Minnesota governor primary, will face off in November

Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson won the GOP primary and U.S. Rep. Tim Walz won the DFL race. The two will face off in November, in a match to decide the next Minnesota governor.
by Briana Bierschbach and Brian Bakst

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