Democrats sought to turn enthusiasm into votes as Republicans rallied supporters around fraud, taxes and public safety in the final weekend of the midterm campaign.

Minnesota voters will choose a new U.S. senator in 2026, with Democratic Sen. Tina Smith opting not to seek reelection​. The winner of the race could play a key role in determining which party controls the U.S. Senate.

With just days until Election Day, it appears Minnesota could be headed to a record voter turnout. Both internal and external polling show many races moving towards the Democrats not only across the country but in Minnesota, too.

For months, top Democratic candidates in Minnesota have faced attack ads and tough questions about their role in allowing fraud to proliferate in state government. In response, they’ve defended their records, deflected blame to outgoing Gov. Tim Walz, and promised to crack down on fraudsters should voters elect them again this week. Whether those explanations resonate is proving especially ...

Fox News congressional correspondent Bill Melugin reports on Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race between Democratic nominee Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and GOP nominee Michele Tafoya. A ‘Fox News Democracy’ panel discusses the 2026 midterm elections.

President Donald Trump recently asked voters to “close your eyes and pretend I’m on the ballot” during this month’s election. That’s put top Minnesota Republican candidates Lisa Demuth, who is running for governor, and Michele Tafoya, who is running for U.S. Senate, in an awkward position as they have tried to strike a balance of supporting the president while not embracing him too tightly in ...

Minnesota’s sports owners might compete for fan attention, but they have found common ground in a much more divisive space: the state’s campaign for governor. The majority owners of the Minnesota Wild, Twins and Vikings have donated at least $71,000 to Democrat Amy Klobuchar’s campaign or groups supporting her. They gave nothing to Klobuchar’s Republican opponent, Lisa Demuth. The lack of ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Democrats often clash with business interests in their pursuit of progressive economic policies. But this year, the party’s candidate for Minnesota governor, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, has reeled in more than twice as much money from business leaders than her Republican rival, Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth. Klobuchar has received $1.53 million from CEOs, business owners and other ...