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Democrats Sweep Minnesota U.S. Senate, Governor Races
Democrats won an open Senate seat and the governor’s office as Minnesota voters chose the state’s first woman governor, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Minnesota voters elected Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan to the U.S. Senate and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar as governor, with both races called for Democrats after polls closed.
- Retirement announcements from Governor Tim Walz and U.S. Senator Tina Smith prompted the ballot reshuffling, leaving both high-profile seats open for the first time in several years.
- With 73% of precincts reporting at midnight, Flanagan led 55% to 43% over Republican candidate Michele Tafoya, while Klobuchar led 56% to 42% against House Speaker Lisa Demuth.
- Flanagan's victory positions her as the first Native American woman elected to the U.S. Senate, while voters simultaneously determined control of the narrowly divided state Legislature.
- Results remain unofficial until reviewed by county canvassing boards, while voters also weighed a constitutional amendment to increase permanent school fund payouts to 4.5% effective July 1, 2027.
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