Election Schedule
- Senate Class 2 — Next election: 2026 UP IN 2026
- Governor — Next election: 2026 UP IN 2026
- 8 congressional districts — All up in every even-year election UP IN 2026
- Next presidential election: 2028 Not up until 2028
- Senate Class 1 — Next election: 2030 Not up until 2030
2026 Active Races
GovernorActiveNov 3, 2026
Governor
Likely D★ Flip Potential
Lisa DemuthRvsAmy KlobucharD
Minnesota has been a safely Democratic state since 2010 with Democrats controlling the governorship since 2011, but the 2026 race is highly competitive due to ongoing fraud scandals, immigration enforcement crackdown, and political violence. The state's historical trajectory as a bellwether and Democrats' narrow legislative margins make this race significant for national GOP strategy and Democrats' ability to hold purple/blue states.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2026
U.S. SenateActiveNov 3, 2026
U.S. Senate
Likely D★ Flip Potential
Marisa SimonettiIvsRoyce WhiteRvsBilly NordDvsMelisa López FranzenDvsAngie CraigD36%vsPeggy FlanaganD49%
📊 Democratic primary: Flanagan (49%) leads Craig (36%) by 13% in GQR poll; Republican field fragmented with no clear frontrunner— GQR, 2026-01-01
Control of the U.S. Senate depends on Democrats holding this open Minnesota seat; losing here would significantly damage Democratic hopes of winning back the chamber.
Last updated: Apr 6, 2026