Minnesota
Midwestern Democrats Eye Rare Gubernatorial Feat in 2026
A group of six states in the region could elect Democratic governors in the same cycle for the first time in history.
Read MoreThe Largest State Streaks Fielding Candidates from Both Major Parties in US House Races
Minnesota overtakes New Hampshire this cycle for the largest streak in the nation, closing in at nearly 200 straight elections with a Democrat and a Republican on the ballot.
Read MoreA Short Dive into Minnesota’s US Senate Primary
A state record 15 candidates competed in the U.S. Senate primaries last week.
Read MoreMinnesota Poised to Elect a Woman to US Senate for 5th Straight Contest
Only four states have ever accomplished this historical feat.
Read MoreHow Often Does Ranked Choice Voting Produce Plurality Winners? (Updated)
Redefining what constitutes an electoral majority has nonetheless resulted in plurality winners in nearly half of Minnesota municipal elections that triggered ranked choice voting since 2009.
Read MoreJesse Ventura and a Review of Comeback Bids by Minnesota Governors
Ex-Minnesota governors have subsequently appeared on a primary or general election gubernatorial ballot 10 times since statehood.
Read MoreGovernor Klobuchar? A Review of Minnesotans Who Served in Multiple Elected Statewide Offices
More than three-dozen Minnesotans have served in at least two of the 13 offices that have been on a statewide ballot since 1857.
Read MoreMinneapolis Erroneously Touts “Record-Setting” Vote in 2025 Municipal Election
This cycle’s turnout does not crack the top third for Minneapolis municipal elections over the last century.
Read MoreHow Does Jacob Frey’s 2025 Victory Rank in Minneapolis History?
Frey’s winning vote percentage in all three of his victories rank among the lowest of the 74 mayoral elections in City history.
Read MoreDemuth, Robbins, and the Thin History of Women Running for Minnesota’s GOP Gubernatorial Nomination
The 2026 field has the most electoral experience among Republican women of any cycle in state history.
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