How Walz won Minnesota governor’s contest against Jensen in charts
Walz’s margin of victory was smaller than it was in 2018, but he did well in the suburbs and in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Elections
DFL wins control of Minnesota Senate; House for first trifecta since 2014
The GOP had hoped to win seats in battleground legislative races across the Twin Cities suburbs. Instead, Democrats did well in places like Coon Rapids, Lino Lakes, Blaine and Shakopee.
Ellison, Blaha win narrowly for AG and auditor; Simon headed to 3rd term
In Tuesday’s election, Ellison kept up the DFL’s AG winning streak, which started in 1970. Republicans trailed in every statewide race, imperiling the party’s shot at its first statewide victory since 2006.
Minnesota returns all incumbents to Congress as Craig beats Kistner in ‘purple’ 2nd District
The Craig/Kistner rematch was characterized by the enormous amount of money that poured into the race by political action committees affiliated by both parties.
Walz wins as Jensen’s counterpunch on crime, inflation didn’t appear to work in suburbs
Walz, a former congressman from the state’s southern-most district, defeated GOP nominee Scott Jensen, a maverick state senator and family physician who became a pandemic questioner with a national following.
Moriarty is new Hennepin County attorney; Witt the next sheriff
Moriarty, who won by a 15-point margin, pledged in her victory speech to fix parts of the legal system that have failed many.
Who Minnesotans voted for in the midterm elections, and why
MinnPost sent reporters to polling places around the Twin Cities to talk about what brought voters out to cast ballots — and who they voted for.
Election Day 2022: Live updates from MinnPost
Early Minneapolis turnout numbers; why the suburbs are a big deal; what races we’re watching closely tonight; and more.
2022 Minnesota Election Results Dashboard
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Gearing up to vote Tuesday? Read this quick
Everyone in Minnesota has governor, attorney general, secretary of state, auditor, U.S. House and legislative races on their ballots. The other races depend on where you live and may or may not include local races.
Much at stake for Minnesota voters, candidates on Election Day
In a return to pre-pandemic voting patterns, more of the vote — likely about 75 percent — will be in person on Election Day, rather than by mail or at early voting sites. Here’s a look at what’s at stake.
Supporters of Holton Dimick and Moriarty on who they support for Hennepin County attorney and why
The dynamics of the Hennepin County attorney race might feel familiar to watchers of local politics — with a split between the more progressive and centrist parts of the voter base.
What a governor, state lawmakers can and can’t do to restrict abortion in Minnesota
Is abortion access settled law in Minnesota? Listening to DFL and Republican candidates might leave you feeling confused. This MinnPost guide to abortion law in Minnesota has you covered.
Sunday liquor in city limits? Ice arena sales tax? A list of every local ballot question in Minnesota
A searchable, sortable list of every question put to voters on Minnesota ballots in 2022.
Police association endorsements among most coveted, controversial in Minnesota politics
The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association (MPPOA) endorsed far more Republicans than Democrats this year in a gradual shift away from the DFL.
DFL-associated Alliance for a Better Minnesota is 2022’s top independent political funder
The Alliance has already spent $13.8 million of the $15.8 million it has collected, and nearly all of it has been spent producing and airing TV and online ads against GOP nominee for governor Scott Jensen.
Despite millions of dollars spent and vigorous campaigning, Craig/Kistner race remains stubborn dead heat
To make matters more complicated, Paula Overby, of the Legal Marijuana Now party, will be on the ballot, although she died last month.
Issue scramble: Why Ellison, Schultz are talking eggs in attorney general’s race
At issue is a settlement with a Minnesota-based egg producer, which Ellison last year accused of price gouging during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A look at fundraising in Hennepin County contests one week before Election Day
This weekend marked the last campaign finance deadline for Hennepin County candidates before the election, which means the final peek into candidates’ raising and spending before voter decision day.
Walz, Jensen say they were called to serve Minnesota from classroom, doc’s office
For DFLer Tim Walz, it was after his high school students were questioned at a campaign rally for then-President George W. Bush. For Republican Scott Jensen, it was a call from the producers of Laura Ingraham’s FOX News program during the pandemic.
