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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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After turbulent first term, Walz casts himself a 'steady hand'

After turbulent first term, Walz casts himself a 'steady hand'

Tim Walz began his term as governor four years ago calling for “One Minnesota.” After COVID-19 and the murder of George Floyd, the unity he was looking for seems more elusive than ever.
by Brian Bakst

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5 takeaways from the second Walz-Jensen debate

5 takeaways from the second Walz-Jensen debate

In their only televised debate of the 2022 campaign, Gov. Tim Walz and Republican challenger Scott Jensen took turns jabbing at one another’s political positions Tuesday night in Rochester.
by Dana Ferguson

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Election 2022: Debates set for Minnesota governor on Oct. 18 and Oct. 28

Election 2022: Debates set for Minnesota governor on Oct. 18 and Oct. 28

On Oct. 18, Gray Television and KTTC will host a debate beginning at 7 p.m. between DFL Gov. Tim Walz and his Republican challenger, Dr. Scott Jensen, in Rochester. It will be the only televised debate.
by MPR News Staff

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Voter guide: See 7th District candidates' stances on abortion, education, more

Voter guide: See 7th District candidates' stances on abortion, education, more

In the 7th Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach, a Republican who was first elected in 2020, faces Jill Abahsain, a Democrat running for federal office for the first time, and Travis Johnson, a Legal Marijuana Now party candidate and combat veteran.
by Sarah Thamer and Kaila White

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Voter guide: See 3rd District candidates' stances on abortion, crime, more

Voter guide: See 3rd District candidates' stances on abortion, crime, more

In the 3rd Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips, a Democrat who was first elected in 2018 and again in 2020, is facing Tom Weiler, a Republican newcomer and U.S. Navy veteran.
by Sarah Thamer and Kaila White

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Voter guide: See 1st District candidates' stances on abortion, inflation, more

Voter guide: See 1st District candidates' stances on abortion, inflation, more

Voters in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District may feel some “Groundhog Day” vibes on Nov. 8; three of the candidates from the summer’s special election are on the ballot again for the general election race in a redrawn district.
by Regina Medina

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1st District candidates disagree (and agree) agreeably

1st District candidates disagree (and agree) agreeably

The two leading candidates for Congress in Minnesota's 1st District — Republican Rep. Brad Finstad and DFLer Jeff Ettinger — held a respectful and relatively sedate debate Monday in Owatonna.  
by Mark Zdechlik

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