Minnesota Votes

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

Omar, Smith hold off challengers in DFL contests
State Rep. Ilhan Omar will advance to the general election in her bid for the U.S. House.
Voter turnout for primary highest since 1982
Voter turnout across Minnesota called "unusually high," making some elections officials wonder what November will bring.
Early voting in Minnesota surges
Even though Tuesday is primary election day in Minnesota, tens of thousands of Minnesotans have already voted in the governor's race as well as races for Congress.
Monahan says she won't release video of Ellison incident
The woman accusing Keith Ellison of physical abuse won't release video she says she has of the incident. Ellison says it's because there is no video and it never happened.
Murphy, Swanson, Walz talk issues, ads, abilities in DFL governor debate
Three leading DFL gubernatorial candidates tried to distinguish themselves Friday on guns, immigration, recreational marijuana and other issues during an MPR News debate. Voters on Tuesday will decide which candidate moves on to the November ballot.