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The DFL's base of support is diverse, and it includes urban and suburban voters, working class voters, labor unions, environmentalists, and other progressive groups. [19] The party has a strong presence in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. [20] The DFL has lost support in traditional DFL strongholds such as the Iron Range since 2016. [21]
The Minnesota Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) amendment was the only statewide ballot measure in Minnesota for 2024. The measure, which passed with over 77% support, extended a 1988 law directing 40% of state lottery proceeds to environmental projects. [ 18 ]
Minnesota has had a history of favoring the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) candidates in presidential elections since the 1960s. However, Minnesota has also had an active Republican Party that has been viewed as gaining more support since the late 1990s and early 2000s due to population migration to the suburbs along with the party's focus on socially conservative positions ...
Minnesota Democrats control the state House by six seats out of 134 legislators on the ballot this fall. That narrow margin is all that stands between all-DFL-controlled government in the state ...
A special election was held in the U.S. state of Minnesota on November 5, 2024, concurrently with the state general election, to elect a new member for District 45 in the Minnesota Senate. This was caused by the resignation of Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) member Kelly Morrison, who sought election to the United States House of Representatives.
A special election was held in the U.S. state of Minnesota on December 5, 2023, to elect a new representative for District 52B in the Minnesota House of Representatives. The election was caused by the resignation of DFL incumbent Ruth Richardson who left the legislature to focus on her role at Minnesota's Planned Parenthood affiliate. The ...
A recount has begun in a Minnesota House race which could change the balance of power at the state capitol. Recount confirms likely DFL win, tie in MN House Skip to main content
The 2026 Minnesota gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Minnesota. Incumbent two-term Democratic Governor Tim Walz is eligible to seek a third term due to Minnesota not having gubernatorial term limits in its Constitution , but has not stated whether or not he will do so.