The Secretary of State's office said it updated its review process for applicants automatically registering to vote when they get their state-issued ID in order to prevent errors.
Democratic donors have supported a far-right 'spoiler' candidate that could hurt U.S. Rep. Angie Craig’s GOP challenger.
In the most recent legislative session, the DFL held a 70-64 majority over Republicans in the Minnesota House. After recent retirements, the balance is 68-63. If the GOP wants to wrest control, they’ll have to reach a minimum of 68 seats.
In the MinnPost poll, Republicans overwhelmingly said they feel unsafe in the Twin Cities; Democrats overwhelmingly said the opposite.
Voters ages 18 to 29 could decide Minnesota’s pick for president, according to nonpartisan research center CIRCLE. They could also impact the outcome in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District.
But GOP voters dislike Gov. and VP contender Tim Walz, more than in previous polls. Voters were also asked about Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
Midwest Lutheranism has entered the national political limelight since Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz became Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate.
Few companies have more at stake with the Minnesota Legislature and state regulators than electric and gas utilities, especially Xcel Energy. These regulated monopolies spend millions lobbying the Legislature and the Public Utilities Commission because state government writes and enforces environmental rules — like the recently passed plan to mandate carbon-free energy — while also
How civic leaders in some Greater Minnesota towns are working to generate more candidates for public office in local elections.
A welcoming, open-minded community is how a sixth-generation farmer, a Mexican immigrant, and many other Minnesotans describe, with characteristic understatement, the foundation of their faith.
Jensen was feeding into the fear of gay and transgender students to gain votes, much like Trump feeding into voter fears of immigrants. In both cases, they created myths to justify bad behavior and to gain the votes of those believing the lie.