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Politics and Government News

MPR News is your hub for the latest politics and government news coverage. Whether you're looking for the status of a recent Supreme Court ruling, or want updates on Minnesota's newest laws, we have comprehensive state and national news coverage ready for you.

After Minnesota primary, Democrats turn attention to Chicago for national convention

After Minnesota primary, Democrats turn attention to Chicago for national convention

The Democratic National Convention begins Monday in Chicago. Since last week’s addition of Gov. Tim Walz to the Democratic ticket, there are many more eyes on the convention here in Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer, Brian Bakst, Ellen Finn, Mark Zdechlik and Clay Masters

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Democrat, Republican experts weigh in on primary election results, look to fall challenges

Democrat, Republican experts weigh in on primary election results, look to fall challenges

Attorney and Democratic political analyst Abou Amara and Paul Anderson, a GOP party operative and former Republican state senator who represented Senate District 44 in the Plymouth area, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to parse the primary results and what they both expect to be expensive campaigns ahead of Nov. 5.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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There's an apostrophe battle brewing among grammar nerds. Is it Harris' or Harris's?

There's an apostrophe battle brewing among grammar nerds. Is it Harris' or Harris's?

Whatever possessed Vice President Kamala Harris to pick Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, it probably wasn’t a desire to inflame arguments about apostrophes. But it doesn’t take much to get grammar nerds fired up.
by The Associated Press

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'Republicans for Harris' want conservatives to vote Democrat in 2024 to topple Trump

'Republicans for Harris' want conservatives to vote Democrat in 2024 to topple Trump

In its first virtual rally, "Republicans for Harris" encouraged fellow conservatives to vote for Democrats, Vice President Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, over former President Donald Trump.
by Sarah McCammon

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Young Black voters are becoming more conservative than their parents. Here's why

Young Black voters are becoming more conservative than their parents. Here's why

Black voters are the most reliable Democratic voting bloc. Young voters overwhelmingly support the party, too. But young Black voters are a wild card as they feel disconnected from politics.
by Bria Suggs

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Republican Joe Teirab to face Democratic Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota’s most competitive Congressional district

Republican Joe Teirab to face Democratic Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota’s most competitive Congressional district

The stage is now set for November’s general election in three closely watched races for U.S. House. Incumbents Ilhan Omar and Michelle Fischbach won their primaries while Republican Joe Teirab secured the nomination to challenge Democratic Rep. Angie Craig.
by Cathy Wurzer, Brian Bakst, CJ Younger and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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