Election 2024

Election 2024

Everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2024.

Election 2024: DFL holds Minnesota Senate; House control uncertain
The Minnesota Senate will stay in DFL control next year but there was no definitive word on the House. There were no surprises in Minnesota’s U.S. House and Senate elections. And voters were poised to continue using lottery money to fund natural resources projects.
Election results FAQ: How votes are counted and what comes next after Election Day
MPR News has compiled answers to some frequently asked questions about how votes are counted, when we will know the results and how election officials ensure the process is fair and accurate.
Trump names former Florida AG Pam Bondi as his new pick for U.S. attorney general
After former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration, President-elect Donald Trump named Pam Bondi, a former attorney general of Florida, as his next pick for U.S. attorney general.
Here’s how Trump and the GOP may try to weaken Obamacare
Republican control of the White House and Congress sets the stage for potentially seismic changes including curtailing Medicaid, weakening patient protections, and increasing premium costs for millions.
Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. The Florida Republican made the announcement Thursday. 
Veteran news editor expects Trump ‘to go after the press in every conceivable way’
Former Washington Post executive editor Marty Baron says he thinks Trump is “salivating for the opportunity to prosecute and imprison journalists.” New Yorker editor David Remnick agrees.