'It was a Minnesota thing': Voter turnout record shattered in primary election

'It was a Minnesota thing': Voter turnout record shattered in primary election

"It speaks volumes about Minnesotans, about their commitment to elections and democracy," Secretary of State Steve Simon said.

The latest: Minnesota primary sets voting record with strong turnout

Wins for Lisa Demuth and Amy Klobuchar set up a historic all-woman race for Minnesota governor this November.

Minnesota primary breaks turnout record with over 1.1 million ballots cast

Voters cast their ballots at Webster Town Hall in Webster, Minnesota during the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)Over 1.1 million Minnesotans voted in Tuesday’s primary election, or a quarter of eligible voters, setting the record for most votes cast in a primary, Secretary of State Steve Simon announced Wednesday. Primary election participation is lower than November general elections, where Minn…

Minnesota Sees Record Turnout for a Primary Election

Minnesota Sees Record Turnout for a Primary Election