Election 2026

Aug. 11 is primary election day, but voting is already underway in Minnesota. Learn more about how primaries work, where and when to vote and how to register.

The Red Lake Nation's runoff election on July 15, 2026, included the chairman's race between the incumbent Darrell Seki Sr. and former Chairman Floyd "Buck" Jourdain.

In a Truth Social post, Trump endorsed Lindell and called him one of the "most hard working patriots."

Months before the midterms, the Trump administration dismantled a bipartisan federal commission that serves local offices that oversee voting.

After a successful petition to incorporate as a brand new city, Northern Township announced candidate filing for its first-ever City Council and mayoral elections.

The House speaker justified reneging on her pledge to abide by the endorsement by pointing to alleged voting irregularities at the convention in Duluth.

The endorsement wasn’t by acclamation, as Klobuchar no doubt desired. More than half of the delegates were first-time attendees, younger and more progressive-leaning than a typical year.

Michele Tafoya, who came in second with about 32%, announced that she’ll compete in the Aug. 11 primary.

Despite solidifying the endorsement of party activists, Flanagan has a long road before securing the nomination. Rep. Angie Craig has a history of winning close, tough races.

House Speaker Lisa Demuth declined to comment on her future plans, despite having previously pledged to abide by the party endorsement.