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DFL Rep. Kelly Morrison has won a second term in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District, CBS News projects. Morrison, a physician and former state senator, defeated Republican Tyler Bass, a small business owner from Minnetonka.
Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek defeated GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Iowa Senate race, CBS News projects, in a major pickup for Democrats as they seek to take control of the upper chamber.
Democrats won control of the Senate in the 2026 elections with a raft of victories over Republicans in key races, cementing the new majority and flipping party control of the upper chamber.
Democrats won control of the Senate in the 2026 elections with a raft of victories over Republicans in key races, cementing the new majority and flipping party control of the upper chamber.
WCCO's Esme Murphy talks with political correspondents Abou Amara and Amy Fredrickson on Election Night 2026.
David Crowley won the Democratic nomination after dropping out of the primary and then jumping back in.
CBS News projects Rob Sand will win the Iowa governor's office, the first Democrat to be elected to the governor's mansion since 2006 and defeating Zach Lahn.
Republican Rep. Michelle Fischbach has won reelection to a fourth term in Minnesota's 7th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
A polling station in Minneapolis' Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, home to thousands with Somali heritage, saw a major turnout Tuesday evening.
Federal agents came to Minnesota late last year and earlier this year in an effort to enforce immigration laws. The U.S. Census shows that one in 11 Minnesotans was born outside the United States. These immigrants have a strong track record for voting. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield speaks with voters.
Who will be the next person to run Minnesota? DFL candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Republican Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth are vying for the job. Caroline Cummings shares details about the race.
President Trump remained optimistic about GOP chances ahead of polls closing: "We have a good chance. But we're not going to be embarrassed."
Minnesotans headed to the polls Tuesday — or voted early — to have their say in the 2026 midterm election. Check here for live results as they come in.
Voters in Minnesota and Wisconsin are deciding who will lead their states Tuesday. Residents in both states will pick new governors and there's a U.S. Senate seat up for grabs in Minnesota. There are also a number of important races that will decide the balance of power. Beret Leone and Jason Rantala report.
The secretary of state's office says 983,558 absentee and mail ballots had been accepted as of 7 a.m. Tuesday. About 170,000 absentee ballots had not yet been returned.
In the past three general elections — 2024, 2022 and 2020 — incumbents held their seat 94% of the time in the Minnesota Legislature, according to Ballotpedia. The rate was even higher for members of Congress at an average of 97%.
One of the biggest advantages a candidate can have on Tuesday is whether they've won before. In this Good Question, Jeff Wagner learns why incumbents rarely lose and what it takes to beat them.
On Tuesday night, the polls will be closed and Minnesota residents will begin to learn who voters have chosen to lead. More than 885,000 Minnesotans have already cast ballots during the early voting period. On Monday night, candidates made a final election-eve push trying to sway people. Ashley Grams heard from some of them.
They may not be the marquee Minnesota races, like the contests for governor and U.S. Senate, but down-ballot battles for the Legislature will determine which party controls the divided state Capitol.
On Tuesday, the Department of Justice will be sending 1,000 election monitors to all 50 states, including Minnesota, to report any voting violations.
Control of the Minnesota State Capitol is on the ballot in the 2026 midterms. The Minnesota House is tied with 67 seats for each party, which is rare. In the Senate, Democrats have a one-seat majority. Caroline Cummings reports on the push for power in St. Paul.
A record number of Minnesotans have turned out to vote early. The secretary of state said Monday that nearly 900,000 people had already cast their ballots. Thousands more are expected to vote at the polls on Tuesday, and some are worried about election security. John Lauritsen heard from Secretary of State Steve Simon about plans for a safe and secure election.
Who will Minnesotans send to Washington, D.C., as their next Senator? The race between Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya could decide which party controls the chamber.
Voters will make their final decision at the polls Tuesday, and a group not known for showing up seems unusually energized to cast a ballot.
Voters will make their final decision at the polls Tuesday, and a group not known for showing up seems unusually energized to cast a ballot.
