Two seats have been vacant since their former representatives won election to new offices in November. Rep. Kaohly Her, DFL-St. Paul, was elected St. Paul’s next mayor, and Rep. Amanda

But the Republican Party is trying really hard to make you forget all the ways he’s making Minnesota the best place to live, Jeff Blodgett writes.

We are almost always No. 1 in voter turnout because we have good, bipartisan laws that balance access and security," Simon said. “My aim is to keep it that way.”

Mike Lindell announced his candidacy for the Minnesota gubernatorial race Thursday, throwing his hat into the race against former Democratic vice presidential candidate, Gov Tim Walz, who is running

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has officially entered the 2026 Minnesota governor’s race, launching a campaign centered on election security, tax reform and government accountability.

Mike Lindell, the CEO of Minnesota-based MyPillow, has officially announced he's running for Minnesota governor after filing paperwork to join the race earlier this month.

A new candidate will enter the Minnesota State Senate District 20 race after Senator Steve Drazkowski announced he will not run for re-election in 2026.

"I want you to know that I will stand for you as the next governor of the state of Minnesota," he said from the floor of his MyPillow factory. “I will stand for you against the