Suburbs, Iron Range are battlegrounds for control of Minnesota Legislature
The campaign for control of the state Legislature is at a fever pitch, but most Minnesotans wouldn't know it. Roughly 20 of the 201 House and Senate districts are true battlegrounds, meaning that both parties are concentrating their money and resources in a small number of places. Swings in a few districts could be enough to tip control of the Legislature, one of only two in the U.S. where the political parties split control of the chambers.
The campaign for control of the state Legislature is at a fever pitch, but most Minnesotans wouldn't know it. Roughly 20 of the 201 House and Senate districts are true battlegrounds, meaning that both parties are concentrating their money and resources in a small number of places. Swings in a few districts could be enough to tip control of the Legislature, one of only two in the U.S. where the political parties split control of the chambers.
Many remain critical of state of US democracy, new poll reveals
Only about half of Americans have high confidence that votes in the upcoming midterm elections will be counted accurately, according to a new poll.
Only about half of Americans have high confidence that votes in the upcoming midterm elections will be counted accurately, according to a new poll.
Walz-Jensen debate: Minnesota gubernatorial candidates in their own words
Gov. Tim Walz and challenger Scott Jensen squared off in a debate Tuesday night in Rochester, marking the first general election gubernatorial debate between the two candidates.
Gov. Tim Walz and challenger Scott Jensen squared off in a debate Tuesday night in Rochester, marking the first general election gubernatorial debate between the two candidates.
The outsiders: Minnesota's third parties fight for relevance, votes
They lack money, staff and fundraising networks. You won't see them in debates. Many are forced to collect signatures to get on the ballot.
They lack money, staff and fundraising networks. You won't see them in debates. Many are forced to collect signatures to get on the ballot.
Volunteer journalists fill gap after Eden Prairie local news paper shut down
After the Eden Prairie newspaper?s run of 46 years came to an end in 2020, a group of journalists decided something needed to be done to keep voters in the south-metro informed.
After the Eden Prairie newspaper?s run of 46 years came to an end in 2020, a group of journalists decided something needed to be done to keep voters in the south-metro informed.
Fact Check: Objection! Minnesota AG candidates overstate violent crime spike, prosecutor staffing
Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison's record is the focus of new television ads from his campaign and his rival, Republican Jim Schultz, and both overplay their hands as they seek to convince voters.
Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison's record is the focus of new television ads from his campaign and his rival, Republican Jim Schultz, and both overplay their hands as they seek to convince voters.
U.S. Bank Stadium is not a polling place, contrary to NFL's tweet
Despite a tweet from the NFL that shows the Minnesota Vikings' stadium is a polling place for Election Day this year, that is not the case.
Despite a tweet from the NFL that shows the Minnesota Vikings' stadium is a polling place for Election Day this year, that is not the case.
Fact Check: Outside groups' claims against Secretary of State candidate mostly hit the mark
In the race for Minnesota secretary of state, much of the 2022 campaign is about 2020. Like in several other states, Minnesota's contest pits a Democratic incumbent against a Republican challenger who questions the 2020 election results. Republican Kim Crockett criticizes DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon's actions, while Simon says Crockett promotes "the big lie" about the 2020 results.
In the race for Minnesota secretary of state, much of the 2022 campaign is about 2020. Like in several other states, Minnesota's contest pits a Democratic incumbent against a Republican challenger who questions the 2020 election results. Republican Kim Crockett criticizes DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon's actions, while Simon says Crockett promotes "the big lie" about the 2020 results.
Minnesota 2nd Congressional District candidate Paula Overby has died
Paula Overby, the Legal Marijuana Now party's candidate for Minnesota's Second Congressional District, has died.
Paula Overby, the Legal Marijuana Now party's candidate for Minnesota's Second Congressional District, has died.
US Supreme Court takes up key voting rights case from Alabama
The justices are hearing arguments Tuesday in an Alabama redistricting case that could have far-reaching effects on minority voting power across the United States.
The justices are hearing arguments Tuesday in an Alabama redistricting case that could have far-reaching effects on minority voting power across the United States.
3 things to know: Voting early in Minnesota starts Friday
It's election season in Minnesota and early voting started Friday, 46 days before the Nov. 8 midterm election. FOX 9's Theo Keith details three things to know before you cast your vote.
It's election season in Minnesota and early voting started Friday, 46 days before the Nov. 8 midterm election. FOX 9's Theo Keith details three things to know before you cast your vote.
Early voting in Minnesota: Everything you need to know for 2022 midterms
Early voting begins on Friday, Sept. 23, in Minnesota, allowing voters to cast their ballot for the Nov. 8 midterms as many as 46 days early.
Early voting begins on Friday, Sept. 23, in Minnesota, allowing voters to cast their ballot for the Nov. 8 midterms as many as 46 days early.
House passes US election law overhaul in response to Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The House has passed legislation to overhaul the rules for certifying the results of a presidential election as lawmakers accelerate their response to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and Donald Trump’s failed attempt to remain in power.
The House has passed legislation to overhaul the rules for certifying the results of a presidential election as lawmakers accelerate their response to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and Donald Trump’s failed attempt to remain in power.
Fact Check: Anti-Kistner abortion ad lacks evidence
A new abortion-themed attack ad against Republican Tyler Kistner in Minnesota's second congressional district is misleading, a FOX 9 Fact Check finds.
A new abortion-themed attack ad against Republican Tyler Kistner in Minnesota's second congressional district is misleading, a FOX 9 Fact Check finds.
Fact Check: Jensen misstates test score slump; Walz's COVID claim lacks data
Education is a flashpoint in the Minnesota governor's race, as Republican challenger Scott Jensen hammers DFL Gov. Tim Walz about falling test scores and time missed in the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education is a flashpoint in the Minnesota governor's race, as Republican challenger Scott Jensen hammers DFL Gov. Tim Walz about falling test scores and time missed in the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walz says claim about pandemic school closures 'taken out of context'
Gov. Tim Walz says Republicans are taking his claim that students missed little time in the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic out of context.
Gov. Tim Walz says Republicans are taking his claim that students missed little time in the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic out of context.
Gov. Walz responds to low test score criticisms
Gov. Tim Walz is alleging that Republicans are taking his quotes regarding school attendance in the past few years out of context. FOX 9 political reporter Theo Keith sat down with Walz today to learn more.
Gov. Tim Walz is alleging that Republicans are taking his quotes regarding school attendance in the past few years out of context. FOX 9 political reporter Theo Keith sat down with Walz today to learn more.
This week's primaries: Top Democrats face off in Florida, New York
Redistricting in New York has two House Democrats battling for the same seat, while two Florida Democrats are competing for their party's nomination to take on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Redistricting in New York has two House Democrats battling for the same seat, while two Florida Democrats are competing for their party's nomination to take on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Rep. Liz Cheney defeated in Wyoming GOP primary
Liz Cheney's political future beyond Capitol Hill could include a 2024 presidential run, potentially putting her on another collision course with Trump.
Liz Cheney's political future beyond Capitol Hill could include a 2024 presidential run, potentially putting her on another collision course with Trump.
Election 2022: Liz Cheney in trouble while Sarah Palin eyes comeback
Elections in Wyoming and Alaska on Tuesday could relaunch the political career of a former Republican star and effectively end the career of another.
Elections in Wyoming and Alaska on Tuesday could relaunch the political career of a former Republican star and effectively end the career of another.