MN election: Why GOP fraud attacks failed
Despite a heavy Republican campaign focus on state fraud, the strategy failed to move enough voters in Minnesota's major Election Day races. FOX 9 political analyst David Schultz explains that voters were ultimately more concerned with the Trump administration's immigration crackdown and the rising cost of living
Despite a heavy Republican campaign focus on state fraud, the strategy failed to move enough voters in Minnesota's major Election Day races. FOX 9 political analyst David Schultz explains that voters were ultimately more concerned with the Trump administration's immigration crackdown and the rising cost of living
ICE backlash drives Minnesota election wins
Democratic candidates in Minnesota and across the country are crediting voter backlash against ICE's Operation Metro Surge for their Election Day victories. Following the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, leaders including Gov.-elect Amy Klobuchar and Sen.-elect Peggy Flanagan say anger over the Trump administration's immigration actions drove high voter turnout.
Democratic candidates in Minnesota and across the country are crediting voter backlash against ICE's Operation Metro Surge for their Election Day victories. Following the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, leaders including Gov.-elect Amy Klobuchar and Sen.-elect Peggy Flanagan say anger over the Trump administration's immigration actions drove high voter turnout.
How Minnesota commissioner exposed ICE 'propaganda'
The Trump Administration continues to claim U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are targeting the "worst of the worst" offenders during ongoing immigration enforcement operations across the country. The documentary series "Thin I.C.E." details one state official's efforts to expose what he called "propaganda" from the federal government.
The Trump Administration continues to claim U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are targeting the "worst of the worst" offenders during ongoing immigration enforcement operations across the country. The documentary series "Thin I.C.E." details one state official's efforts to expose what he called "propaganda" from the federal government.
How overweight is Minnesota compared to the rest of the US?
A new study set out to find which states were struggling with their weight a bit more than others.
A new study set out to find which states were struggling with their weight a bit more than others.
Gunman killed by armed guard after deadly shooting at Brandon Citibank: HCSO
An armed security guard shot and killed a gunman who drove onto the Citibank Center campus in Brandon on Wednesday, shot a woman outside before entering the cafeteria.
An armed security guard shot and killed a gunman who drove onto the Citibank Center campus in Brandon on Wednesday, shot a woman outside before entering the cafeteria.
Klobuchar, Flanagan outline priorities after DFL victory
Gov.-elect Amy Klobuchar and Sen.-elect Peggy Flanagan are outlining their distinct political priorities following the DFL's statewide victory in Minnesota. While Klobuchar plans to tackle state-level fraud, enact gun safety legislation, and resist tax increases, Flanagan enters Washington as the first Native American woman in the U.S. Senate with a focus on affordability and investigating President Trump's administration.
Gov.-elect Amy Klobuchar and Sen.-elect Peggy Flanagan are outlining their distinct political priorities following the DFL's statewide victory in Minnesota. While Klobuchar plans to tackle state-level fraud, enact gun safety legislation, and resist tax increases, Flanagan enters Washington as the first Native American woman in the U.S. Senate with a focus on affordability and investigating President Trump's administration.
Jake Johnson leads Brad Finstad in MN CD-1 race
Democrat Jake Johnson has declared victory over incumbent Republican Rep. Brad Finstad in southern Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District, holding a narrow 323-vote lead. Although the 0.1% margin falls within the state's threshold to allow a publicly funded recount, Minnesota law does not trigger one automatically. Finstad has until after the State Canvassing Board meets on Nov. 19 to request a manual review of the ballots, leaving the final outcome of the race officially undetermined.
Democrat Jake Johnson has declared victory over incumbent Republican Rep. Brad Finstad in southern Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District, holding a narrow 323-vote lead. Although the 0.1% margin falls within the state's threshold to allow a publicly funded recount, Minnesota law does not trigger one automatically. Finstad has until after the State Canvassing Board meets on Nov. 19 to request a manual review of the ballots, leaving the final outcome of the race officially undetermined.
James Talarico stuns Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race
In Texas, James Talarico pulled off a stunner in the midterm elections Tuesday night, defeating Republican Ken Paxton to become the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from the Lone Star State since 1988. FOX's Amy Galo has more.
In Texas, James Talarico pulled off a stunner in the midterm elections Tuesday night, defeating Republican Ken Paxton to become the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from the Lone Star State since 1988. FOX's Amy Galo has more.
What does it actually mean to flip Congress?
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
2026 midterms bring historic Democratic wave
Democrats delivered a massive blue wave in the 2026 midterm elections, flipping Republican-held seats across the country and securing major victories in Minnesota. Political analyst Blois Olson joins FOX 9's All Day to break down the historic election results, comparing the political shift to the aftermath of Watergate in 1974.
Democrats delivered a massive blue wave in the 2026 midterm elections, flipping Republican-held seats across the country and securing major victories in Minnesota. Political analyst Blois Olson joins FOX 9's All Day to break down the historic election results, comparing the political shift to the aftermath of Watergate in 1974.
What Trump's midterm losses mean for 2028
Democrats delivered a massive blue wave in the 2026 midterm elections, flipping Republican-held seats across the country in what political analyst Pat Kessler describes as a stunning rebuke of President Donald Trump.
Democrats delivered a massive blue wave in the 2026 midterm elections, flipping Republican-held seats across the country in what political analyst Pat Kessler describes as a stunning rebuke of President Donald Trump.
Klobuchar vows day-one audit of Minnesota
Minnesota Gov.-elect Amy Klobuchar outlines her plans for the state following her historic victory in the 2026 midterm elections, becoming Minnesota's first woman elected governor.
Minnesota Gov.-elect Amy Klobuchar outlines her plans for the state following her historic victory in the 2026 midterm elections, becoming Minnesota's first woman elected governor.
Matt Little calls for Hegseth impeachment
Minnesota Congressman-elect Matt Little joins FOX 9's All Day after defeating Republican Eric Pratt in the 2026 midterm elections.
Minnesota Congressman-elect Matt Little joins FOX 9's All Day after defeating Republican Eric Pratt in the 2026 midterm elections.
Minnesota voters turn out in record numbers for midterms
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon joins FOX 9's All Day after winning reelection to a fourth term, discussing exceptionally high voter turnout in the 2026 midterm elections. Simon says turnout is approaching 67%, potentially putting Minnesota at No. 1 in the nation.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon joins FOX 9's All Day after winning reelection to a fourth term, discussing exceptionally high voter turnout in the 2026 midterm elections. Simon says turnout is approaching 67%, potentially putting Minnesota at No. 1 in the nation.
Minnesota CD1 race separated by 323 votes
Rochester Post Bulletin reporter Matthew Stolle joins FOX 9 All Day to discuss the razor-thin Democrat Jake Johnson holds in the race for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District. Read more from the Post Bulletin: https://www.postbulletin.com/news/minnesota/in-a-down-to-the-wire-race-johnson-appears-to-beat-finstad-in-minnesotas-1st-congressional-district
Rochester Post Bulletin reporter Matthew Stolle joins FOX 9 All Day to discuss the razor-thin Democrat Jake Johnson holds in the race for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District. Read more from the Post Bulletin: https://www.postbulletin.com/news/minnesota/in-a-down-to-the-wire-race-johnson-appears-to-beat-finstad-in-minnesotas-1st-congressional-district
Trump reacts to Republican midterm losses
President Donald Trump reacts to Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections, saying the GOP would have won if he had been on the ballot. Speaking to reporters during a White House ballroom construction event, Trump acknowledged that the war in Iran and its impact on gasoline prices likely hurt Republicans but defended his decision to take military action.
President Donald Trump reacts to Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections, saying the GOP would have won if he had been on the ballot. Speaking to reporters during a White House ballroom construction event, Trump acknowledged that the war in Iran and its impact on gasoline prices likely hurt Republicans but defended his decision to take military action.
Peggy Flanagan calls for new Senate leaders
Minnesota Sen.-elect Peggy Flanagan speaks to reporters following her victory over Republican Michelle Tafoya in the 2026 midterm elections. Flanagan calls for new Democratic leadership in the U.S. Senate, discusses holding the Trump administration accountable and outlines her priorities
Minnesota Sen.-elect Peggy Flanagan speaks to reporters following her victory over Republican Michelle Tafoya in the 2026 midterm elections. Flanagan calls for new Democratic leadership in the U.S. Senate, discusses holding the Trump administration accountable and outlines her priorities
Historic firsts from the 2026 midterm elections
Election Day brought several historic firsts in state and federal races across the country. FOX 9's Chenue Her breaks down some of the candidates making history in Minnesota and throughout the U.S.
Election Day brought several historic firsts in state and federal races across the country. FOX 9's Chenue Her breaks down some of the candidates making history in Minnesota and throughout the U.S.
Senate balance of power shifts after key election wins
The balance of power in the U.S. Senate has shifted following key wins in states including Texas, Kansas, Maine and Michigan. FOX 9's Shayne Wells and political analyst Blois Olson break down the results, the seats that flipped and the races that remain too close to call.
The balance of power in the U.S. Senate has shifted following key wins in states including Texas, Kansas, Maine and Michigan. FOX 9's Shayne Wells and political analyst Blois Olson break down the results, the seats that flipped and the races that remain too close to call.
Wisconsin election results: State Senate, Assembly totals
Democrats won majorities in both the Wisconsin Senate and Wisconsin Assembly, taking control of the state Legislature for the first time in 2011.
Democrats won majorities in both the Wisconsin Senate and Wisconsin Assembly, taking control of the state Legislature for the first time in 2011.