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A Brief History of Minnesota Lieutenant Governors Running for US Senate
Only two sitting or former Lieutenant Governors have served in the U.S. Senate from Minnesota – none directly elected from the office.
Read MoreWill Minnesota Host a Rare Gubernatorial Rematch in 2026?
A Jensen vs. Walz general election would mark just the fourth rematch for the office in state history.
Read MoreA Brief History of States Hosting Open Gubernatorial and US Senate Elections in the Same Cycle
Nine states have not seen seats for the U.S. Senate and governor simultaneously open up during the direct election era.
Read MoreDoron Clark Makes History (Twice) in Minnesota’s SD 60 Special
The Minneapolis DFLer now owns the largest victory margin and percentage of vote received in a State Senate special election during the primary era.
Read MoreWisconsin Notches Closest Presidential Race for 2nd Time
The most narrowly decided presidential contest has been hosted by a Midwestern or Southern state for nine consecutive cycles.
Read MoreA Brief History of Four-Year Gubernatorial Terms
How many states have always held elections for governor every four years?
Read MoreWisconsin Supreme Court 2025 Election by the Numbers
April’s contest is a rare open seat race that will not require a primary to narrow the field.
Read MoreMinnesota’s SD 60 Sets Record for Largest DFL Special State Senate Primary Field
More DFL hopefuls will be on the special State Senate primary ballot in January than in any such election in party history.
Read MoreWill a Record Number of Governors Seek a 3rd+ Consecutive 4-Year Term in 2026?
As many as seven incumbents could seek their third (or fourth) straight victory to four-year terms.
Read MoreMinnesota Republicans Set Record for Statewide Electoral Drought
The Gopher State GOP has now endured 18 years since its last victory in a statewide race – the longest drought by any major party in Minnesota history.
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