2026 election

'No magic fixes' for Democrats as party confronts internal and fundraising struggles Democratic officials are gathering in Minneapolis Monday for the first DNC meeting since Martin became chair

Who won't be in the mix if Gov. Tim Walz doesn't run for re-election? Rep. Angie Craig says she's staying in Senate race Craig also would not commit to honoring the DFL endorsement for the U.S. Senate seat that she's seeking

Will he or won't he? Gov. Tim Walz talks about running for a third term and says he's still trying to decide

Maple Grove Republican Rep. Kristin Robbins announces she's running for governor Robbins joins Kendal Qualls and Dr. Scott Jensen in the GOP field. Jensen lost to Gov. Tim Walz in 2022.

Minnesota state Rep. Cedrick Frazier announces a run for Hennepin County Attorney in 2026 Current Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced earlier in August she would not seek re-election

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty will not seek re-election after her attempts at "reform"

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez enters 2026 governor's race, calls Trump a 'maniac'

WCCO Q&A: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on the 2026 election, political divisions, Hortman's murder and more "We now have people blending together the idea of spirited debate versus conspiracy theory and rhetoric"

Dr. Scott Jensen, the Republican who lost to Governor Walz in 2022, announces he's running again Jensen joins Kendall Qualls, the only two that have officially declared for the 2026 race on the Republican side

Black women are flexing their political muscle at luncheon to support Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan’s run for the U.S. Senate