U.S. Senate candidates Tina Smith and Jason Lewis debate

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The 2018 midterm elections in Minnesota saw strong voter turnout, flipped congressional seats and Democrats retaking the Minnesota House.

Supporters dance at Ilhan Omar's election night party.

Republican supporters watch Fox News as the returns start to come in.

Supporters and staff of Tim Walz wear matching custom red flannel shirts.

People gather at the GOP election night party in Bloomington.

Volunteers Majentah Aquarious and Mina Leierwood entertain themselves.

Faamati Winey of Dellwood watches election coverage.

Jim Leavenworth arrives to the DFL election night party.

Hibo Omar, left, traveled in from Ohio to celebrate history being made.

Ann Marie Cosgrove, David Sanchez, and Marni Hockenberg

Phil and Liesl Forve take a picture together while awaiting results.

Republicans gather to watch the midterm election results.

Karin Housley and her finance director laugh as they look at numbers.

Doug Hadrich, 53, of Blaine, attends the GOP election night party.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar hugs a supporter before taking the stage.

Ilhan Omar and her family enter her victory party.

 Eric Paulson hugged his wife, Kelly, after conceding defeat.

Supporters of 8th District Republican candidate Pete Stauber celebrate.

Jim Hagedorn (center) talks with friends and supporters in Mankato. 

Jeff Johnson gives his concession speech.

A woman listens to Jeff Johnson’s concession speech.

DFL Representative-elect Angie Craig's wife Cheryl tears up.

DFL gubernatorial candidate Tim Walz' campaign staff celebrate.

DFL Candidate Angie Craig waves as she enters her election party.

Tim Walz addresses the crowd in St. Paul.

Pete Stauber, 8th District Rep. candidate, celebrates with supporters.

Keith Ellison celebrates winning Minnesota attorney general.

Omar supports hug during her victory party.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar speaks to a packed house at the DFL election party.

Joe Radinovich gave an emotional speech as results showed him losing.