Ilhan Omar wins reelection for Minnesota's 5th Congressional District

Democratic incumbent Rep. Ilhan Omar defeated Republican challenger John Nagel in the race for Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District.

Live election results: Senate & House balance of power, governor’s races

Live voting results tracker and maps for the 2026 midterm elections, determining the balance of power in Congress for the remainder of President Trump’s second term.

MN constitutional amendment on school funding
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The midterm election in Minnesota will present voters with the chance to increase school funding for districts across the state, without raising property taxes. FOX 9’s Maury Glover explains the details before polls open.

Election Day deals: Where to get free doughnuts, sandwich discounts

Krispy Kreme is offering an Election Day freebie. Nov. 3 also marks National Sandwich Day, and several chains are serving up BOGO deals.

Election Day: Checking in with voters outside metro
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Minnesotans are heading to the polls on a rainy Election Day. FOX 9's Lauren Andrego is in Belle Plaine talking with voters about turnout and the election outside the Twin Cities metro.

Key races to watch across US on Election Day
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Voters across the country head to the polls on Election Day to decide several key U.S. Senate races and statewide ballot questions. FOX 9's Chenue Her breaks down races to watch in Texas, Alaska and other states, along with three referendums on the ballot in Wisconsin.

Election Day: MN school funding vote, key Senate races
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FOX 9 has team coverage of Election Day as Shayne Wells explains a Minnesota constitutional amendment that could increase funding for public schools without raising taxes. Hannah Flood also breaks down key U.S. Senate races that could determine the balance of power in Congress.

Is mail delivered on Election Day? What's open and closed on Nov. 3

Millions of Americans are heading to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, but the day is not recognized as an official federal holiday. Here is a breakdown of what is open and closed on Election Day 2026.

Election Day 2026: Control of Congress at stake
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Polls are opening across the country for the 2026 midterm elections, with control of Congress at stake in several key races. More than 50 million ballots have already been cast as voters head to the polls on Election Day. FOX's Doug Luzader reports.

DOJ announces agency's largest election monitoring effort in all 50 states

The U.S. Department of Justice said it plans to deploy approximately 1,000 election monitors and observers across all 50 states, making it the largest election monitoring operation in the agency’s history and the first time reaching every state in the nation. 

Election Day rain: What history says about voter turnout
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Rain is in the forecast for Election Day in Minnesota, but could it affect voter turnout? Research into past presidential elections found increased rainfall was associated with slightly lower turnout, though Minnesota voters have historically turned out even during rain and snow. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz takes a closer look.

Election Day: What to know about federal election monitors
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Federal election monitors are being deployed in Minnesota on Election Day, including teams in Hennepin and Ramsey counties. FOX 9's Bill Keller explains where monitors will be and what they can and cannot do at polling places.

How Minnesota’s school funding amendment could send more money to schools

Minnesota voters will weigh a constitutional amendment on Nov. 3 that supporters say would boost school funding without affecting property taxes.

Potential rain impact on election day
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Minnesotans will face a wet midterm election day this year, but how will it affect turnout? FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard explains what researchers have found.

Department of Justice to send election monitors to Minnesota
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Minnesota officials say federal election monitors are coming on Nov. 3, but state and county leaders are adding extra limits and oversight. Top Trump officials have said the Department of Justice plans to send 1,000 election monitors to states around the country on Tuesday, Nov. 3, including Minnesota. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has the story.

Alaska Senate race controversy: Voter confusion over 2 Dan Sullivan's
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An Alaska Senate race is making headlines across the country amid controversy as two of the candidates have the same name, causing confusion for voters. FOX's Sarah Alegre has more.