What growing diversity in the state Legislature means for Minnesota politics
The current class of state lawmakers is the most diverse in Minnesota history, and it looks possible that November's elections will only further that trend. Two white incumbent lawmakers in the metro area, Raymond Dehn and John Lesch, were unseated in Tuesday's primary races. Two women of color now face likely wins in those districts.
Also on the November ballot: six Native American candidates in state legislative races.
University of Minnesota political science professor Michael Minta joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about what this could mean for state politics.
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