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Think your vote in the primary doesn't matter?

Voters will narrow the field when they go to the polls on Aug. 14 in races that include Minnesota governor, secretary of state, auditor and attorney general. Both U.S. Senate seats and all eight congressional seats are up for grabs as well. 

Here's what you need to know before heading to the voting booth:

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Jiwon Choi

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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.

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