Hamline University political science professor David Schultz builds a median voter index scoring 12 contested issues to show that Minnesota’s center-left voter sits at 60, while the DFL scores 80 and the Minnesota GOP scores 23, explaining why Republicans have not won a statewide race in two decades.
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Five Candidates Face Off Over ICE Prosecution, Criminal Justice Reform in Hennepin County Attorney Race
Hennepin County Attorney race 2026 forum at Sabathani Community Center featured five candidates debating ICE prosecution, criminal justice reform and the future of the office.
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Walz ends re-election bid, citing political climate and fraud concerns
Gov. Tim Walz announced he will not seek reelection, citing the political climate and his desire to focus on governing Minnesota. His decision reshapes the 2026 governor’s race and raises new questions about Democratic leadership in the state.