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Ellison, Schutz Appear to Be Set to Square Off for Minnesota Attorney General in November
Ellison held 82% of the early vote as he sought a third term in the state’s top legal office, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Minnesota attorney general Keith Ellison secured a commanding lead in the DFL primary against challenger David Madgett, holding 82% of the vote with about 40% of precincts reporting statewide.
- Ellison has served as the Minnesota attorney general since 2019 and is seeking a third term in the office, positioning him as the incumbent in the race.
- The position manages an operating budget of approximately $65.8 million with more than 400 employees, according to a Compensation Council report, and oversees legal work for 100 state agencies and boards.
- Republican candidate Ron Schutz, who ran unopposed in his primary, appears likely to face the incumbent Ellison in the general election this November.
- As the state's chief legal officer, the attorney general defends challenges against Minnesota, serves on the State Executive Council, and handles consumer protection and antitrust laws.
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Ellison, Schutz appear to be set to square off for Minnesota attorney general in November
Current Attorney General Keith Ellison was ahead of DFL primary challenger and Minneapolis lawyer David Madgett as of 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11. Ron Schutz was the lone candidate on the Republican side.
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Leaning Left1Leaning Right6Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution59% Center
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