Across Minnesota, election coverage follows candidates, campaigns, polling, voting access and results at every level of state and local government. Reporting reaches Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Rochester and Duluth.
Rochester teacher Simon Glaser, a DFL newcomer, won the seat, which had been held by the party now losing it since 2010.
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November 7, 2026
Jacob Wins Minnesota Senate District 20 SeatRepublican state Rep. Steve Jacob won the seat with 57% of the vote, succeeding Republican Sen. Steve Drazkowski in January.
November 5, 2026
Myers, Acomb Win Reelection to Minnesota HouseAndrew Myers and Patty Acomb each secured another two-year term in Tuesday's general election, according to unofficial results.
November 5, 2026
Democrats Win Minnesota Trifecta in MidtermsSweeping Election Day wins give the DFL control of the governor's office and both chambers of the Legislature.
November 5, 2026
Minnesota Midterm Votes Proceed Without Federal InterferenceFederal election monitors stayed outside several polling locations for short periods, and no reports indicate they disrupted procedures.
November 5, 2026
Republicans Hold Minnesota Legislative SeatsMichael Holmstrom and Marion Rarick each won re-election in Minnesota's legislature on Tuesday, according to unofficial results.
November 4, 2026
Allen Wins Second Term in Minnesota HouseDemocrats expand legislative control in Minnesota's 2026 elections, while Republican Brown wins Faribault.
November 4, 2026
Peterson Edges Kupec by Four Votes in District 4Republican Austin Peterson narrowly defeats State Senator Rob Kupec in a race headed for a state recount.
November 4, 2026
Mike Wiener Wins Minnesota Senate District 5 SeatRepublican Wiener defeated Democrat Skylar Fynboh with 71.2% of the vote in the Senate District 5 race.
November 4, 2026
Klobuchar Wins Minnesota Governor RaceAmy Klobuchar will become Minnesota's first female governor and Peggy Flanagan the state's first Native-American U.S. senator after Nov. 3 voting.
November 4, 2026
Hauschild Wins Reelection in Senate District 3Incumbent DFL state senator Grant Hauschild retained his seat in Minnesota's 3rd State Senate District in the November 3 midterm elections.
The beat runs across candidate announcements, primary and general election results, campaign finance disclosures and changes to voting rules and procedures. Minnesota politics is shaped by its healthcare economy, outdoor recreation interests, arts community and Scandinavian heritage — all of which surface regularly in candidate platforms and voter priorities. Ranked-choice voting in Minneapolis and Saint Paul produces a distinct counting dynamic that draws separate coverage through election night and beyond. Disclosure filings and voter-registration trends generate a steady stream of data stories between cycles.
