Why the GOP lost in the suburbs – Minnesota’s largest voting bloc
More votes were cast in suburbs in the seven-county metro area than in Greater Minnesota or in Minneapolis-St. Paul, and many suburban voters cared about abortion.
2022 election
What saved Angie Craig, once one of Congress’ most vulnerable incumbents?
A MinnPost analysis of Tuesday’s vote shows that Craig outperformed Kistner in Dakota County, running well ahead of him in Eagan, Apple Valley and Burnsville, while trailing her Republican challenger, but not by much, in Lakeville.
How every Minnesota city and township voted for governor in 2022
A searchable, sortable table of election results.
How the DFL pulled off ‘Senate miracle’ and could move on education spending, paid family leave
DFL Senators gathered at the Capitol said support for abortion rights in the suburbs and some remaining DFL-friendly districts in Greater Minnesota made the difference.
MinnPost analysis: DFL turns GOP talk of midterm dominance into ‘trifecta’ of its own
It’s a huge win for DFL Gov. Tim Walz, who won’t have to worry about things like his agenda going nowhere in the GOP-controlled Senate or his commissioners being fired.
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.
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.
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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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.
Brooklyn Center to vote on charter amendment to stifle mayor’s emergency powers
The question comes a year after ex-Brooklyn Center Kim Potter shot and killed Wright during a traffic stop in April, which led to civil unrest and dayslong protests in front of the Brooklyn Center Police Department.
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.
