ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota voters head into Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with two statewide races at the top of the ballot and turnout already at a record pace for a midterm election.
U.S. Senate: Flanagan vs. Tafoya
Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, between Flanagan and Tafoya, is one of the contests NCN will follow as results are reported Tuesday night. The winner will represent Minnesota in Washington, where the race's outcome will factor into the balance of the Senate. NCN will report results as they are confirmed by official sources and will not project a winner before those confirmations.
Governor: Klobuchar vs. Demuth
In the race for governor, Klobuchar, the Democratic candidate, faces Demuth, the Republican candidate. The winner will lead Minnesota state government, overseeing the state budget, state agencies, and the agenda at the State Capitol in St. Paul. NCN will carry live results for the race throughout the evening.
Turnout after a record early vote
Turnout is the other story NCN is monitoring. More than 659,000 ballots had already been cast statewide as of October 30, a midterm record pace, according to figures reported during the early voting period. Early voting in Minnesota runs through Monday, November 2, and polls close statewide at 8:00 PM Central on Election Day. How Election Day turnout compares with the early vote — in the Twin Cities, the suburbs, and greater Minnesota — will help shape how quickly results become clear.
The wider picture
Federal officials have said enforcement activity will continue in the days before the vote, according to NCN's October 30 coverage of a St. Cloud press conference at which FBI Director Kash Patel responded to a reporter's question on the subject. NCN will monitor any official statements about election-related enforcement or security and report them with attribution.
NCN's Election Night coverage begins Tuesday at 8:00 PM Central on ncnmedia.org, with live updates as official results are confirmed.
- National Correspondent Network
