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Minnesota Votes

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

Democrat Evers defeats Wisconsin Gov. Walker

Democrat Evers defeats Wisconsin Gov. Walker

Democrat Tony Evers has defeated Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, denying the polarizing Republican and one-time presidential candidate a third term.
by The Associated Press

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Hennepin County sheriff's race goes down to the wire

Hennepin County sheriff's race goes down to the wire

Challenger Dave "Hutch" Hutchinson held a slim lead over incumbent Rich Stanek in the race for Hennepin County Sheriff with all precincts reporting early Wednesday.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota DFL, GOP split 4 key House seats; Omar's win historic

Minnesota DFL, GOP split 4 key House seats; Omar's win historic

In races with national implications, DFLers Dean Phillips and Angie Craig defeated GOP Reps. Erik Paulsen and Jason Lewis in the Twin Cities suburbs while Republicans grabbed victories in Minnesota's 1st and 8th Districts.
by Mark Zdechlik and Briana Bierschbach

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Ellison beats Wardlow in heated attorney general campaign

Ellison beats Wardlow in heated attorney general campaign

Democrat Keith Ellison came out on top after a contentious battle for Minnesota attorney general where both candidates had to respond to questions about their past.
by Tim Pugmire

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Walz beats Johnson in Minnesota governor's race

Walz beats Johnson in Minnesota governor's race

DFLer Tim Walz and Republican Jeff Johnson offered starkly different visions for Minnesota on everything from health care to taxes to federal immigration enforcement. Voters chose Walz.
by Brian Bakst

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DFL retakes Minnesota House; MN Senate stays with GOP

DFL retakes Minnesota House; MN Senate stays with GOP

Democrats crushed Republicans in the Twin Cities suburbs to retake control of the Minnesota House, a shift that will remake the Capitol power structure. The GOP won the one seat up for grabs in the Senate, ensuring its majority there will continue.
by Briana Bierschbach

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What happened in the U.S. House and Senate?

Three political science professors chatted with MPR News host Kerri Miller about the makeup of the House and Senate after the midterm elections.
by Kerri Miller

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Retired MPR News host Gary Eichten on what an election judge does

Voters in St. Paul may notice a familiar voice at their polling station: former Midday host Gary Eichten has been working as an election judge in his neighborhood since retiring six years ago.
by Cathy Wurzer

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