Minnesota primary elections 2026: What you need to know as voting begins

Minnesota’s 2026 primary election kicks off with early voting starting Friday, June 26, with major races include elections for governor and U.S. Senate. Here's what you should know:

Dominion settles $1.3 billion lawsuit against Mike Lindell, MyPillow

The long-running legal battle between MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell and the voting machine company formerly known as Dominion is officially over, according to a court filing.

Judge bans Trump from enforcing proof of citizenship requirement to vote

A federal judge has blocked a key provision of President Donald Trump’s first election executive order, striking down a requirement that would have called for individuals to provide documented proof of citizenship to register to vote.

Flanagan vs. Craig: Top Democrat Senate candidates face off in 1st debate

The two leading Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate faced off in their first and possibly only debate as they compete for the seat being vacated by U.S. Sen. Tina Smith.

Peggy Flanagan, Angie Craig hold debate
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Both vying for the same Senate seat in Congress, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Sen. Angie Craig held perhaps their only debate on Friday night prior to the general election in November. FOX 9’s Maury Glover spoke to both afterward.

Report: White House delaying release of voting machine security study

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a new report implying that voting machines could face software vulnerabilities ahead of the November midterm elections.

Janeese Lewis George wins DC mayor Democratic primary

Janeese Lewis George has won the Democratic primary for D.C. mayor, according to The Associated Press.

Sen. Mitch McConnell taken to the hospital

Senator Mitch McConnell was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning, according to his office.

New era of AI in political ads raises concerns over deepfakes

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a tool used in many functions as part of everyday life and is also becoming a tool used in politics. One campaign ad stirring up controversy is what some view as an AI-generated deepfake attack ad against Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, who is running for U.S. Senate.

AI generated political campaign ad draws controversy
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We're living in an era where artificial intelligence is being used for more areas of everyday life, and now it's also becoming a tool in politics. One campaign ad is stirring up controversy in what some view as an AI-generated attack ad against Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, who is running for U.S. Senate. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more. 

Save America Act will focus on voter ID
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Arguing that “no one should oppose it,” President Donald Trump promotes the Save America Act, which would require all citizens to show an ID, and disallow mail-in ballots, for voting in midterm elections.

Rep. Engen drops ‘financial watchdog’ state auditor bid, files MN House reelection

Once claiming he would run to be a "financial watchdog" for the state of Minnesota, Rep. Elliott Engen failed to file to run for the position before the deadline on Tuesday.

Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map that favors Republicans

The U.S. Supreme Court intervened on Tuesday to allow Alabama to use a map that was drawn in 2023 and is expected to favor Republican candidates in this fall’s election.

USPS proposes requiring states to identify and list mail voters

The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.

Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting

On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.