2028 presidential contenders: Who will Democrats, Republicans pick after midterm election results?
Following the 2026 midterm elections, several potential 2028 presidential contenders are already drawing attention.
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Stephanie Weaver, as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · · 1 min read
Following the 2026 midterm elections, several potential 2028 presidential contenders are already drawing attention.
government
Schumer, the Senate minority leader, faces a leadership election in December before the new Democratic-majority Congress takes office.
Star Tribune · Nov 4, 2026
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Making its first state tournament appearance, Winona upset defending champion Blake 2-1 and will face Sartell or Cretin-Derham Hall in the Class 2A final. In Class 3A, defending champion Edina will meet top-seeded Wayzata....
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More than a year after being sentenced to work release for a 2025 burglary conviction, former State Senator Nicole Mitchell is back in politics.
FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Nov 4, 2026

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Jordan Collins Sr., who was convicted in the murder of his son, has now been charged with assault after he allegedly "sucker punched" a jail deputy.
FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Nov 4, 2026

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Voters in Robbinsdale Area Schools have approved a referendum effort that will authorize approximately $360 million in investments throughout the district as it faces a nearly $20 million budget shortfall....
FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Nov 4, 2026
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Just a handful of races for Senate and governor have not yet been called by The Associated Press as of 4 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday.
Star Tribune · Nov 4, 2026
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Amy Klobuchar and Peggy Flanagan triumphed as a Democratic wave swept across the U.S. Nationwide, the party racked up wins, taking over leadership of Congress as voters delivered a sharp verdict against President Trump....
Star Tribune · Nov 4, 2026
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The tight race between Republican U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad and Democrat Jake Johnson is within the margin that allows for a publicly funded recount.
Star Tribune · Nov 4, 2026

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Chemical manufacturer 3M will pay up to $7.35 billion to settle lawsuits by people who say they were sickened by groundwater contamination from compounds used in firefighting foam and other consumer products. The St. Paul, Minnesota-based company announced the settlement Tuesday....
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An armed security guard shot and killed a gunman who drove onto the Citibank Center campus in Brandon on Wednesday, shot a woman outside before entering the cafeteria....
FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) · Nov 4, 2026
government
The midterm election blowout delivered a new era in Washington, with Democrats in Congress eager to meet voter demands for change while Republicans watched their majorities evaporate after a revolt against President Donald Trump and his party in power....
Star Tribune · Nov 4, 2026

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Sahan Journal · Nov 4, 2026