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Live election results: Hennepin County attorney’s race
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joey Peters and Cynthia Tu , as published by Sahan Journal
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The winner of the election will lead a large legal office with 500 staff members.
A primary election is underway in Hennepin County to determine the next county attorney. Five candidates are competing in the nonpartisan election, with the top two vote-getters advancing to the general election. The winner of the election will lead a large legal office with 500 staff members.
This office includes various roles such as prosecutors and investigators. Further details about the candidates and their platforms are available, including a quiz to help voters determine which candidate aligns with their views. One candidate, State Rep.
Cedrick Frazier, has received endorsements from the Democratic Farmer-Labor Party and labor unions, and is running on a progressive platform.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: Sahan Journal ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A primary election is underway in Hennepin County to determine the next county attorney. Five candidates are competing in the nonpartisan election, with the top two vote-getters advancing to the…
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