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Minnesota Votes

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

Reports of politicized AG's office put Swanson on the spot

Reports of politicized AG's office put Swanson on the spot

First reported Monday by The Intercept, the online publication ran a second story Thursday, saying that after the first story ran, more than a dozen people, including seven former employees, came forward to share stories of being asked to volunteer for Swanson's campaigns.
by Dan Kraker

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Democrats' hopes to take House could stumble in Minnesota

Democrats' hopes to take House could stumble in Minnesota

Voters in the sprawling farm country south of Minneapolis and in the economically struggling Iron Range give Republicans in those two congressional districts perhaps their best chance anywhere for flipping Democratic seats.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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Swanson launches negative TV ad in DFL race for governor

Swanson launches negative TV ad in DFL race for governor

In a possible indication of a shifting dynamic in the three-way DFL race for governor, Lori Swanson began running an ad critical of DFL rival Tim Walz Thursday.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota's August primaries: a field guide

Minnesota's August primaries: a field guide

Minnesota has an unusually high number of competitive primaries to keep track of this cycle. Here's a breakdown of the major races and candidates to watch on election night Tuesday.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Crowded field seeks DFL nod for attorney general

Crowded field seeks DFL nod for attorney general

There's a crowded DFL primary race for Minnesota attorney general. Here's a quick look to help you sort through some of the candidates.
by Tim Pugmire

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Republican narrowly leads in Ohio special election, but warning signs loom for GOP

Republican narrowly leads in Ohio special election, but warning signs loom for GOP

A hotly-contested Ohio special congressional election is going down to the wire, with Democrat Danny O'Connor and Republican Troy Balderson locked in a tight race. With most of the votes counted, the two candidates traded a lead of just a few hundred votes.

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Are demographics destiny in the 5th District?

Are demographics destiny in the 5th District?

Minnesota's 5th Congressional District is younger, more urban and more racially diverse than the other seven districts in the state. What does that mean for the upcoming high-stakes primary?
by Briana Bierschbach

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Video: What's a primary election?

Video: What's a primary election?

Minnesota has an unusually long list of races on the primary ballot this year including governor, both U.S. Senate seats, all eight congressional seats, secretary of state, auditor and attorney general. Here's what you need to know before heading to the voting booth.
by Jiwon Choi

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Johnson, Pawlenty talk taxes, budget, Trump -- and who's a 'jackass'

Johnson, Pawlenty talk taxes, budget, Trump -- and who's a 'jackass'

The top GOP candidates in the race debated live on MPR News Friday, the first broadcast debate before the Aug. 14 primary. The discussion focused on issues mostly, but got a little salty.
by Briana Bierschbach

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