Minnesota Votes

Complete coverage of the 2018 midterm elections from MPR News reporters, NPR and the Associated Press.

Pelosi declares victory in battle for U.S. House; GOP to retain Senate majority
With solid wins by GOP candidates in states President Trump won handily in 2016, Senate Republicans maintain their majority in the Senate. And, House Democratic leaders declared victory.
Minnesota DFL, GOP split 4 key House seats; Omar's win historic
In races with national implications, DFLers Dean Phillips and Angie Craig defeated GOP Reps. Erik Paulsen and Jason Lewis in the Twin Cities suburbs while Republicans grabbed victories in Minnesota's 1st and 8th Districts.
Walz beats Johnson in Minnesota governor's race
DFLer Tim Walz and Republican Jeff Johnson offered starkly different visions for Minnesota on everything from health care to taxes to federal immigration enforcement. Voters chose Walz.
DFL retakes Minnesota House; MN Senate stays with GOP
Democrats crushed Republicans in the Twin Cities suburbs to retake control of the Minnesota House, a shift that will remake the Capitol power structure. The GOP won the one seat up for grabs in the Senate, ensuring its majority there will continue.
Voters in St. Paul may notice a familiar voice at their polling station: former Midday host Gary Eichten has been working as an election judge in his neighborhood since retiring six years ago.