Minnesota
Electoral Votes: 10
Population: 5,830,405
2024 Turnout: 76.35%
2020 Turnout: 79.96%
Cook PVI: D+3
Governor Rating: Solid D
Senate Rating: Solid D
Federal Government:
Senate
| Amy Klobuchar (D) | Tina Smith* (D) |
House
| Brad Finstad* (R) | Minnesota’s 1st |
| Angie Craig* (D) | Minnesota’s 2nd |
| Kelly Morrison* (D) | Minnesota’s 3rd |
| Betty McCollum* (D) | Minnesota’s 4th |
| Ilhan Omar* (D) | Minnesota’s 5th |
| Tom Emmer* (R) | Minnesota’s 6th |
| Michelle Fischbach* (R) | Minnesota’s 7th |
| Pete Stauber* (R) | Minnesota’s 8th |
(* indicates seat up election in 2026)
State Government:
| Governor | Tim Walz* (D) |
| Chamber | Majority | Minority |
| State Senate | 34D* | 33D* |
| State House | 67D* | 67D* |
(* indicates seat up for election in 2026)
A Short Overview
Minnesota leans Democratic overall, anchored by the Twin Cities metro area, but maintains a long tradition of competitive two-party politics. The Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) coalition dominates statewide races more often than not, though Republicans remain strong in rural and exurban regions. Cultural priorities include labor rights, healthcare access, public education, and agricultural policy. Statewide races are usually close, and House contests in outstate districts remain highly competitive. Minnesota’s political culture emphasizes civic participation and pragmatic coalition-building.
