Meet the Hennepin County Attorney candidate: Martha Holton Dimick
The former judge and county prosecutor said her know-how and relationships equip her to improve public safety and police accountability.
2022 election
Why Minnesota Republicans might be hesitant to push abortion constitutional amendment
Democrats in recent weeks have raised the possibility of a statewide referendum in 2024 on abortion, saying Republicans are likely to try such a maneuver if they control the Minnesota House and Senate after the fall elections. So far, Republicans have not talked about it.
Big money once again pours into House races in Minnesota
In the 5th, Omar faces well-funded challengers in Aug. 9 primary and the Democrat who wins will see a well-funded challenger in November, though the seat is considered safely Democrat. Democrat Ettinger, running in the 1st, makes big loans to his campaign in a “safe” Republican district.
Meet the Hennepin County Attorney candidate: Ryan Winkler
The Majority Leader of the DFL-led Minnesota House of Representatives says partnership building and focusing prosecutorial resources on violent crime will steady public safety in the county.
Handful of DFLers who oppose abortion could be key to DFL keeping MN House control
Democrats at the Minnesota Legislature have called for voters in November to elect a “pro-choice majority” to the state Capitol. That request includes flipping the Senate and changing the makeup of the state House, where the DFL already has a narrow majority.
Meet the Hennepin County Attorney candidate: Jarvis Jones
The longtime attorney says he is the “change agent” the county attorney’s office needs.
Why political analysts give Walz strong chances of winning in November and how forecasts could change
As the campaigns heat up, we talked to political observers about Walz’s reelection odds, and what could change between now and Election Day.
Phillips runs on optimism while Weiler focuses on nation’s ills in Minnesota’s 3rd District race
The race for the 3rd District congressional seat is a contest between two very different personalities and ideologies.
If the Minnesota Senate shifts to the right, what does it mean for the powerful chamber?
The potential change in ideology is notable because the state Senate has been, in many ways, the political face of the Republican party over the past four years.
Three who would lead: takeaways from the Hennepin County sheriff candidate forum
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office has a budget north of $120 million and more than 800 employees.
What we know — and don’t know — about how Minnesota Republicans would approach abortion if they win fall elections
Any legislation significantly curtailing existing abortion access would likely fail if Walz is reelected or if Democrats are in control the state House or Senate next year. But if Republicans win full control of state government, the political picture would be different and abortion foes would have more power.
So, does the overturning of Roe help Democrats or Republicans come November?
Polling taken before the ruling and after the ruling does suggest voters are more likely to change their minds about how to vote now that the ruling is official and not speculative.
Poll: Voters in Greater Minnesota are unhappy with Democratic leaders, but open to gun regulations, abortion access
People in Greater Minnesota reported a more dire economic picture than those living elsewhere in the state.
Poll: Walz holds slight edge over Republican Scott Jensen among Minnesota voters
The poll found that 42 percent of likely general election voters would pick Walz, while 40 percent would favor Jensen — a result that is within the survey’s margin of error.
Latest GOP feud stirs up questions ahead of special election in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District
Questions like: What exactly is Jeremy Munson doing?
Who’s running in Minnesota in 2022: Statewide offices and U.S. House
Tracking all the declared candidates.
Minnesota isn’t likely to see many hotly contested primaries for statewide office. That’s exactly the way the parties want it.
“The value is not only to the candidates themselves but to the party writ large, to unify behind a candidate as early as possible and save our resources for a general election campaign,” says DFL Chair Ken Martin.
Ex-Trump official Finstad, former Hormel CEO Ettinger win special election primaries in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District
Ettinger cruised to victory in the DFL contest, while Finstad eked out a 388-vote win over state Rep. Jeremy Munson in a race that pitted a candidate backed by the Republican establishment against a prospective member of the House Freedom Caucus.
Legislative leaders have wrestled with spending Minnesota’s historic surplus. Scott Jensen has some thoughts about that.
Jensen has called on Republicans to “hold the line” and keep more of Minnesota’s historic surplus for next year — when he might be governor.
The primary for Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District special election is Tuesday: Here’s what’s at stake.
There are nine GOP candidates and seven Democrats vying to advance to the Aug. 24 special election.
