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Minnesota Now with Cathy Wurzer
Cathy Wurzer, Craig Helmstetter and Alanna Elder

What the election results tell us about Minnesota’s political identity

A view of the Minnesota Capitol.
Clouds roll in over the Minnesota state Capitol in St. Paul as lawmakers debate into the final hours of the 2024 legislative session on May 19.
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We’re digging into the results of the election to learn what they say about Minnesota voters. The state’s 10 electoral college votes went to Vice President Kamala Harris. But president-elect Donald Trump performed better here than he did in 2020 in all but three counties, according to the New York Times.

On the other hand, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig won her election with a stronger lead than when she narrowly defended her seat in 2022.

Craig Helmstetter managing partner of APM Research Lab joined the program to help explain what the results say about how Minnesota politics is changing — as well as what has not changed.

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

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We attempt to make transcripts for Minnesota Now available the next business day after a broadcast. When ready they will appear here.