Ex-Miss America Cara Mund: Abortion ruling prompted US House run

Former Miss America Cara Mund is running for Congress in her home state of North Dakota. She told The Associated Press that the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn the constitutional right to abortion was “just a moment where I knew we need more women in office.”

Maryland Gov. Hogan first of the potential GOP 2024 presidential hopefuls to visit Iowa State Fair

Republican Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland heads to the Iowa State Fair on Thursday, as part of a jam-packed two-day visit to the state whose caucuses for half a century have kicked off the presidential nominating calendar.

State Senate hopeful who went into labor during convention speech wins primary race

Video of Erin Maye-Quade going into labor during the DFL convention this past spring made national headlines, and Tuesday night - with her baby in her arms - she won her primary race.

After going into labor and losing endorsement, Erin Maye Quade wins primary
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After her bid to secure her party's endorsement ended early last April when she went into labor at the Minnesota DFL's connection, Erin Maye Quade won the primary election for State Senate.

How Rep. Ilhan Omar survived a close call in Tuesday's primary

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar held her seat in Congress on Tuesday night after defeating Democratic primary challenger Don Samuels by 2,500 votes.

Omar, Frey spar after close call in Tuesday's primary

Things are not good between Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and the city's representative in Congress, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar.

Rep. John Thompson's often-controversial term ends in DFL primary rout

A state representative who often generated headlines for conduct during his first tenure was defeated by a nearly 80-point margin in Tuesday’s primary election.

Wisconsin primary: Election skeptics advance in key races

Voters will choose a Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday who could reshape how elections are conducted in the marquee battleground, where former President Donald Trump is still pressing to overturn his 2020 loss and backing candidates he sees as allies.

Wisconsin Primary Election: GOP's Michels wins governor's race

Tim Michels, a wealthy businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday and will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in a contest that could reshape elections in the marquee battleground.

Minnesota Special Election results: Congressional District 1

People living in Minnesota's "old" First Congressional District went to the polls to pick a representative to finish out the late U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn's term, which ends in January. 

Minnesota Primary Election results: US House

Voters picked their choice for the candidate who will appear on the ballot in November.

Minnesota Primary Election results: Attorney General

The Republican primary for Minnesota Attorney General was the only competitive race as incumbent Keith Ellison was expected to win the Democratic nomination (which he did).

Minnesota Primary Election results: Secretary of State

The primary for Minnesota Secretary of State is one of five statewide elected offices in Minnesota, with Democratic incumbent Steve Simon seeking to hold the position once again. 

Minnesota Primary Election results: Auditor

Incumbent Julie Blaha won the Democratic primary in a race that was uncontested. She will face Republican Ryan Wilson, who secured the GOP nomination in an uncontested race.

Minnesota Primary Election results: Hennepin County Attorney

The field of candidates for Hennepin County Attorney is packed, with seven candidates vying to replace outgoing County Attorney Mike Freeman. 

ELECTION RESULTS: 2022 Minnesota primary election results roundup

Minnesotans headed to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 9, to make their voices heard in the primary election. Here's what happened.