Races to watch in Minnesota: Senate and governor
Democrat Tim Walz (left) and Republican Jeff Johnson (right) are both vying to replace Democrat Mark Dayton as Minnesota's next governor.
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One of the hardest fought campaigns this fall is the U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Tina Smith and Republican Karin Housley.
Mark Zdechlik | MPR News
MPR News political reporter Brian Bakst stopped by to talk about the Housley/Smith race for U.S. Senate and we heard highlights of their debate Sunday evening.
Bakst and MPR News host Kerri Miller also talked about the governor's race between Republican Jeff Johnson and DFL'er Tim Walz. They played Bakst's most recent profiles of the candidates.
Use the audio player above to listen to their conversation.
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