Minnesota to Hold Legislative Elections on November 3

Voters across Minnesota will head to the polls on November 3, 2026, to decide the balance of power in the state legislature.

Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Elections

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Every seat in the Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives is on the ballot for the general election taking place on November 3, 2026. Both political parties are competing to secure legislative majorities in the state capitol.

Why it matters

The outcome of this election will determine which party controls the state's legislative agenda for the coming term. Control of the Senate and House rests on individual district races, with parties vying to secure the majority in each chamber.

Democrats currently hold a one-vote majority in the Minnesota Senate, while the state House of Representatives is split in a tie. Democrats are targeting two or three specific Senate seats in districts previously won by Kamala Harris.

The players

Kamala Harris

The current Vice President of the United States who previously served as a U.S. Senator from California.

Minnesota DFL

The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, which currently maintains a one-vote majority in the state Senate.

The details

Legislative majorities will be decided based on the outcome of local district races, including competitive contests in St. Cloud, Moorhead, and the Iron Range. The state Senate outcome is expected to be decided by a narrow handful of races.

November 3, 2026: Minnesota general election

Political Context

This election represents the primary mechanism for establishing the legislative body that will lead the 2026 Minnesota state legislative session. Opposition groups are actively campaigning to challenge current DFL majorities and shift control toward Republican-led policy platforms.

The results of these legislative races will directly impact state-level regulations and infrastructure funding for Minnesota residents. Taxpayers will see the legislative priorities of the winning party implemented through future state budget and policy decisions.

The takeaway

Voters can prepare for the election by reviewing the candidates running in their specific legislative districts. Keeping track of local debates in areas like St. Cloud and Moorhead provides insight into how the balance of power might shift.