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Election 2022

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Everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2022.

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Beyond the Border: The immigration crisis, up close

Immigration is a hot topic this election year. But the issue isn’t just political. It’s personal. MPR News host Angela Davis co-hosted a North Star Journey Live conversation with experts who gave us an intimate look at how the border crisis is impacting Minnesota’s immigrant families.
by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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Minnesota Legislature: DFL keeps House, gains Senate control

Minnesota Legislature: DFL keeps House, gains Senate control

Voters on Tuesday kept the Minnesota House in the hands of the DFL Party, and DFLers gained control of the state Senate, giving the party total control of the Legislature and the governor’s office for the first time in nearly a decade.
by Brian Bakst

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'No red wave': Walz reelected Minnesota governor after sharp-elbowed race

'No red wave': Walz reelected Minnesota governor after sharp-elbowed race

Twin Cities area voters turned out in big numbers for Gov. Tim Walz, reinforcing a metro “blue wall” that more than countered Republican Scott Jensen’s strength in greater Minnesota. Jensen conceded the race in the wee hours of Wednesday.
by Brian Bakst

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MN statewide offices: DFLers sweep AG, auditor, secretary of state races

MN statewide offices: DFLers sweep AG, auditor, secretary of state races

Keith Ellison will return for another term as Minnesota attorney general after GOP challenger Jim Schultz conceded Wednesday afternoon. Secretary of State Steve Simon won a new term Tuesday. DFLer Julie Blaha remains state auditor after her opponent also conceded Wednesday.
by Dana Ferguson

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Tell MPR News about your experience voting on Election Day

Tell MPR News about your experience voting on Election Day

Did you have to wait in a long line? Did you see any behavior you thought may be voter intimidation? Were you turned away from voting? Or, was it smooth sailing? Were you helped by an election judge or volunteer you want to commend?
by Kaila White

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Candidates of color see gains in Minnesota legislative, local races

Candidates of color see gains in Minnesota legislative, local races

A new generation of young, diverse Minnesota politicians will head to the Capitol next year following Election Day victories Tuesday. Voters also elected the state’s first openly transgender person. Hennepin County elected the state’s first Black female sheriff.
by MPR News Staff

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