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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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Legislative leaders and retiring rural DFLer Paul Marquart

Legislative leaders and retiring rural DFLer Paul Marquart

House Speaker Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, and House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt, R-Crown, join Mike Mulcahy to talk about why their party should get control of the House in November's election. Then Mike talks to retiring Rep. Paul Marquart, DFL-Dilworth, a rare rural Democrat in Minnesota.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Minnesota Senate and House races to watch

Minnesota Senate and House races to watch

All 201 seats in the Minnesota legislature and control of the Minnesota House and Senate are on the ballot this fall. MPR News’ political reporter Brian Bakst breaks down the races to watch.
by Brian Bakst

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One-party rule or divided Capitol again? Voters to decide

One-party rule or divided Capitol again? Voters to decide

Narrow legislative majorities will be put to the test in November’s election. All 201 legislative seats — and control of the House and Senate — are on November’s ballot. With the governor’s office also up for grabs, it raises the possibility of one-party control at the Minnesota Capitol, although Minnesota is more familiar with divided state government.
by Brian Bakst

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Voting officials: Misinformation fueling election skepticism

Voting officials: Misinformation fueling election skepticism

Across Minnesota, county officials are encountering people questioning the results of the 2020 election and demanding changes to the voting process, even though there is no proof of widespread fraud or other problems. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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Tuesday is the final day for primary contests before November. Here's what to watch

Tuesday is the final day for primary contests before November. Here's what to watch

The 2022 primary season comes to a close as voters in Delaware, New Hampshire and Rhode Island choose their nominees. In New Hampshire, a slate of Republicans wants to take on U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan.
by Josh Rogers and Ian Donnis

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