2026 Minnesota general election
Ageneral election will be held in theU.S. state ofMinnesota on November 3, 2026. All of Minnesota's executive officers will be up for election, as well asone United States Senate seat , Minnesota'seight seats in theUnited States House of Representatives , all the seats in theMinnesota Senate and theMinnesota House of Representatives , several judicial seats, and several seats for local offices. Primary elections to nominate major party candidates and several judicial and local primary elections will be held as needed on August 11, 2026.[ 1]
United States Senate [ edit ] Minnesota's Class 2 seat in the United States Senate will be up for election. IncumbentTina Smith is not running for re-election.[ 2] 2002 .[ a]
United States House of Representatives [ edit ] Minnesota'seight seats in theUnited States House of Representatives will be up for election. TheDFL and theRepublicans currently hold four seats each.
State executive elections [ edit ] IncumbentDFL Governor Tim Walz initially ran for re-election but withdrew his candidacy in January in 2026.[ 3] [ 4]
IncumbentDFL secretary of state Steve Simon is seeking re-election.[ 5]
IncumbentDFL State Auditor Julie Blaha is not seeking re-election.
IncumbentDFL attorney general Keith Ellison is seeking re-election.[ 6]
State legislative elections [ edit ] All 67 seats in theMinnesota Senate will be up for election in 2026. TheDFL holds a majority of 34 seats, with the Republican Party holding 33.[ 7]
Minnesota House of Representatives [ edit ] All 134 seats in theMinnesota House of Representatives will be up for election in 2026. After the2024 Minnesota House of Representatives election , the house was tied 67-67 between the Republican Party and the DFL; the94th Minnesota Legislature began with a one-seat Republican majority due to a single vacancy.[ 7]
Three of Minnesota's seven supreme court justices will be up for re-election in 2026.[ 8]
Elections for several subdivisions will be held, including elections for counties, such as the2026 Hennepin County Attorney election , municipalities, school districts, and hospital districts.
^ Paul Wellstone , the incumbent in 2002, was running for a third term, but he was killed in a plane crash eleven days before the election.^ "Elections Calendar" .Minnesota Secretary of State . RetrievedFebruary 14, 2025 .^ Bakst, Brian (February 13, 2025)."Sen. Tina Smith won't seek reelection in 2026, putting Minnesota seat up for grabs" .Minnesota Public Radio . RetrievedFebruary 13, 2025 . ^ Faircloth, Ryan (February 13, 2025)."A look at who might run for Minnesota governor in 2026 — and who's ruled it out" .Minnesota Star Tribune . RetrievedFebruary 14, 2025 . ^ Garrison, Joey (February 13, 2025)."Tim Walz considering 2026 run for US Senate in Minnesota" .USA TODAY . RetrievedFebruary 14, 2025 . ^ Skluzacek, Josh (December 9, 2025)."Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon officially seeking 4th term" .KSTP-TV . RetrievedDecember 29, 2025 . ^ Murphy, Esme (October 21, 2025)."Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announces run for third term" .CBS Minnesota . RetrievedOctober 21, 2025 . ^a b Timm, Jane C. (February 11, 2025)."Democrats unveil state legislative map for the next election cycle, with eyes on opposing Trump's agenda and redistricting" .NBC News . RetrievedFebruary 14, 2025 . ^ "Selection and Election of Judges in Minnesota" (PDF) .Minnesota Judicial Branch . RetrievedFebruary 14, 2025 .
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