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The special election for Senate District 11 has more than two dozen precincts where the only option is to vote by mail. But the short time frame of the race and the unusually cold weather delayed many of those ballots.
Walz poised to endorse Klobuchar if she runs
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Sen. Amy Klobuchar is a "solid, thoughtful leader" who would instantly get his backing should she run for the 2020 Democratic nomination for president.
In nearly every race, DFL donors and candidates outpaced their Republican opponents in raising and spending campaign cash. The election saw Democrats sweep major state offices and take back control of the House.