Election

A special election for District 40B, which covers parts of Roseville and Shoreview, has been won by DFL candidate David Gottfried, and its result now shifts the balance of power at the Minnesota House of Representatives.

On Tuesday, a special election will be held in Minnesota House District 40B to determine the balance of the House. 

Several people have announced they intend to run for Minnesota's open U.S. Senate in 2026 after U.S. Sen. Tina Smith said she would not seek reelection. 

Melissa Lopez Franzen is running for U.S. Senate in 2026 after U.S. Sen. Tina Smith said she would not seek reelection. 

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced on Thursday she is running for U.S. Senate in the 2026 election. 

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan intends to run for U.S. Senate, but says she would make a formal announcement "later this month."

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith is not seeking reelection. 

A special election for Minnesota Senate District 60 is taking place on Tuesday to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Kari Dziedzic, who died of cancer in December. The election's results will determine which party gains majority control in the state senate.

Democrat Doron Clark and Republican Abigail Wolters won the primary for Minnesota Senate District 60 special election.

Minnesota appears to be in a constitutional crisis on day one of the legislative session as both Democrats and Republicans argue over which party has a quorum - or majority - in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

A lawsuit challenging the status of who will represent District 54A encompassing Shakopee in the Minnesota House of Representatives has been decided, with a Scott County judge deciding Brad Tabke's win stands in an election decided by only 14 votes.