Election Day 2026: Minnesota's 1st Congressional District Headed to Likely Recount

From metro surge to cost of living, record midterm turnout fueled a blue wave

Midterm election exit polling reveals some of the biggest things that motivated voters on Tuesday, but in Minnesota there are also visible signs.

Voter turnout up in Minnesota's midterm election

This year’s state election saw the largest voter turnout for a midterm election in at least 12 years. More than 2.8 million people and counting voted in the 2026 midterm elections, which accounts for more than 64 percent of the eligible voters, according to unofficial numbers from the office of Secretary of State Steve Simon.

Minnesota voter turnout: New record set as millions cast ballots

Making their voices heard via the ballot box, Minnesota voters turned out in full force on Election Night. Here are the latest totals.

Election Day 2026: Minnesota's 1st Congressional District headed to likely recount

Live Election Day updates: The Minnesota DFL has won a "trifecta" — control of both chambers of the Legislature plus the governor's office — for the second time in four years.

Record-breaking number of Minnesotans turning out for 2026 midterms

With races to decide the state’s next governor, U.S. senator and more on the ballot, voters across the state have already shattered midterm records.