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Minnesota is the 19th most Democratic state, voting 1.13% more Democratic than the nation as a whole.
Based on election data since 2000, Minnesota is steady (0.77% more Democratic than 2000).
The current Cook Partisan Voting Index for Minnesota is D+0.54.
U.S. Senate (Class 1)
Amy Klobuchar (DFL) is up for re-election in 2024.
U.S. Senate (Class 2)
Tina Smith (DFL) is up for re-election in 2026.
U.S. House
District 1
Brad Finstad (R-inc) vs. Jeffrey Ettinger (DFL), Richard Reisdorf (LMN), Brian Abrahamson (GLC)
District 2
Angie Craig (DFL-inc) vs. Tyler Kistner (R), Paula Overby (LMN), Rick Olson (I)
Analysis: This is a fairly close district, with Dakota County leaning Democratic and Carver County leaning Republican. Kistner, who narrowly lost to Craig last time, is back for a rematch. Overby’s presence on the ballot, as well as the national environment, could complicate Craig’s chances of re-election.
Outlook: Toss-Up
District 3
Dean Phillips (DFL-inc) vs. Tom Weiler (R)
District 4
Betty McCollum (DFL-inc) vs. May Lor Xiong (R)
District 5
Ilhan Omar (DFL-inc) vs. Cicely Davis (R)
District 6
Tom Emmer (R-inc) vs. Jeanne Hendricks (DFL)
District 7
Michelle Fischbach (R-inc) vs. Jill Abahsain (DFL), Travis Johnson (LMN)
District 8
Pete Stauber (R-inc) vs. Jennifer Schultz (DFL)
State Elections
Governor
Tim Walz (DFL-inc) vs. Scott Jensen (R), Steve Patterson (Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis), James McCaskel (Legalize Marijuana Now), Gabrielle Prosser (SW), Hugh McTavish (IND)
Analysis: Walz is favored because of Minnesota’s voting tendencies, though the national environment and the third-party candidates on the ticket will likely make this race closer.
Outlook: Lean Walz (Democratic hold)
State Legislature
| Chamber | Control | GOP | DEM | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | ||||
| House |