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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.

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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After other members of the 'Squad' lost their primaries, Rep. Ilhan Omar manages to hold on

After other members of the 'Squad' lost their primaries, Rep. Ilhan Omar manages to hold on

The Minnesota congresswoman held on in Tuesday's primary. Omar's race gained significant attention after losses by other members of the progressive group of House lawmakers known as the "Squad."
by Clay Masters

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Wisconsin voters reject GOP-written ballot measures, U.S. Senate race set with Hovde's primary win

Wisconsin voters reject GOP-written ballot measures, U.S. Senate race set with Hovde's primary win

Wisconsin voters have decided against two constitutional amendments passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature that would have taken power away from the governor.
by The Associated Press

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‘Better than my birthday’: Election directors on busy primary day

‘Better than my birthday’: Election directors on busy primary day

Hennepin County Elections Director Ginny Gelms and Minneapolis Director of Elections and Voter Services Katie Smith joined MPR News Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer Tuesday to get folks prepped for voting and new privacy protections for poll workers.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Wisconsin voters to set Senate race and decide on questions limiting the governor's power

Wisconsin voters to set Senate race and decide on questions limiting the governor's power

Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate race will officially be set in Tuesday’s primary. The power of former President Donald Trump’s endorsement will also be tested in a Republican congressional primary and Democrats will decide on a candidate in a swing House district to take on a GOP incumbent.
by The Associated Press

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Primary elections: Reps. Ilhan Omar, Michelle Fischbach survive primary challenges

Primary elections: Reps. Ilhan Omar, Michelle Fischbach survive primary challenges

U.S. Reps. Ilhan Omar and Michelle Fischbach prevailed in their respective primary races over challengers. Those races, along with contests to shape the U.S. Senate ballot, were decided by voters Tuesday.
by MPR News Staff

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Republicans are talking about Walz’s policing record. Why do voters in low-crime communities care?

Republicans are talking about Walz’s policing record. Why do voters in low-crime communities care?

With Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz now a vice-presidential candidate, his response to civil unrest in Minneapolis after George Floyd’s murder has become a campaign talking point. Paradoxically, the message that he’s soft on crime plays well in areas that experience little crime.
by Catharine Richert

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