Minnesota Made History in 2026.
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Historic firsts, record-breaking turnout, and major victories. Minnesota voters made their voices heard.
We did it, Minnesota!
In 2026, Minnesotans showed up in record numbers, rejected Trump-aligned conservative agendas, and made history across our state.
From electing our first woman governor to sending the first Native American woman to the U.S. Senate, Minnesotans broke barriers and elected leaders dedicated to fighting for working families, protecting our freedoms, and strengthening our communities.
And there’s a lot to celebrate.
Minnesota Elected Its First Woman Governor
After 168 years of statehood, Amy Klobuchar became Minnesota’s first woman elected governor, defeating conservative Lisa Demuth.
Klobuchar has spent decades serving Minnesotans, fighting to lower prescription drug costs, protecting consumers, supporting farmers and rural communities, and delivering results.
Her victory marks a historic milestone for our state and brings an experienced leader to the governor’s office who has made strengthening Minnesota families and communities a priority.
Peggy Flanagan Makes U.S. Senate History
Peggy Flanagan became the first Native American woman elected to the United States Senate.
A citizen of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, Flanagan has dedicated her career to advocating for children, working families, and communities historically left behind.
As lieutenant governor, she helped advance investments in affordable housing, child care, and programs supporting Indigenous communities. Her leadership helped establish Minnesota’s first Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office.
Now, Flanagan is bringing that experience to Washington, making history while continuing her commitment to Minnesota families.
Minnesotans Turned Out in Record Numbers
More than 2.8 million Minnesotans cast their ballots in 2026, breaking the state’s midterm voting record and showing the power of Minnesotans making their voices heard.
Minnesotans Reelected Keith Ellison as Attorney General
Keith Ellison won a third term as Attorney General, defeating conservative Ron Schutz.
Ellison has spent his career fighting for Minnesotans, from protecting consumers against unfair business practices to defending workers’ rights and challenging policies that threaten Minnesotans’ freedoms.
As Minnesota’s Attorney General, Ellison has made helping families afford their lives a central priority. His reelection keeps an experienced advocate for consumer protection, civil rights, and government accountability in office.
Southern Minnesota Challenges a Conservative Stronghold
In MN-01, DFLer Jake Johnson emerged with a razor-thin lead of just over 300 votes over conservative Brad Finstad, putting a longtime conservative-held congressional seat in southern Minnesota on track to flip to the DFL.
With such a narrow margin, Finstad has announced plans to request a recount. The results remain unofficial until certification, making this one of Minnesota’s closest congressional races.
St. Cloud Elects Its First Somali American Legislator
Progressive Abdi Daisane became St. Cloud’s first Somali American state legislator, flipping the conservative-held seat in House District 14A.
This victory marks another historic first and brings new representation to the Minnesota Legislature.
Maplewood Elects First Hmong Mayor
Chonburi Lee made history as Maplewood’s first Hmong mayor, defeating incumbent Marylee Abrams.
Lee’s victory also makes him Minnesota’s second Hmong mayor ever elected. His win marks another milestone for Hmong representation and community leadership in Minnesota.
The Election Is Over. Our Work Continues.
Minnesotans rejected Trump-aligned agendas and elected progressive champions who have prioritized health care, public education, consumer protections, and working families.
These historic victories are worth celebrating, but holding conservatives accountable doesn’t end on Election Day.
That means continuing to speak out against policies that hurt Minnesotans, holding conservatives accountable for their records, and organizing for a better Minnesota for all.
And we want you with us.
We made history together. Now let’s keep building a better Minnesota for all.
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