Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-results-minnesota-senate-midterm-election Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Live Results: Minnesota Senate midterm election Politics Nov 3, 2026 5:00 AM EST <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> WATCH LIVE: Election night 2026 PBS News special coverage WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota voters will elect a new governor and new senator Tuesday after retirement announcements by two prominent Democrats caused a reshuffling throughout the ballot. Stand with free and independent journalism. Join Press Pass from PBS News The state has been at the center of a political maelstrom in President Donald Trump's second term, as the Republican president has focused much of his ire on Minnesota and its Democratic leaders. In the Senate race, Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya, a former sports broadcaster, are among four candidates vying to replace Democratic Sen. Tina Smith, who announced in 2025 that she would not seek a second full term. Flanagan defeated Rep. Angie Craig in the Aug. 11 primary, 59% to 39%, in one…
Live Results: Minnesota Senate midterm election
In short
Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya are vying to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith, who chose not to seek a second full term. Flanagan secured her spot after defeating Rep. Angie Craig in August, while Tafoya emerged from a crowded nine-candidate primary with the backing of Donald Trump. Republicans are attempting to secure their first statewide victory in Minnesota since Gov. Tim Pawlenty won in 2006. Ballots will be tallied statewide after polls close at 8 p.m. CT, with Hennepin County releasing all vote types in its initial update.
Key points
- Republicans are seeking their first Minnesota U.S. Senate victory since Norm Coleman won…: Republicans are seeking their first Minnesota U.S. Senate victory since Norm Coleman won in 2002.
- The open seat was created after Democratic Sen. Tina Smith announced in 2025 that she wou…: The open seat was created after Democratic Sen. Tina Smith announced in 2025 that she would retire.
- The Associated Press will call the contest only when trailing candidates have no statisti…: The Associated Press will call the contest only when trailing candidates have no statistical path left to win.