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Live election results: Minnesota legislative races
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Joey Peters and Cynthia Tu , as published by Sahan Journal
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A pediatrician is seeking a state Senate seat in the southwest Twin Cities area, looking to fill a spot left by a retiring senator.
Election results are being reported for legislative races in Minnesota. A pediatrician is seeking a state Senate seat in the southwest Twin Cities area, looking to fill a spot left by a retiring senator. Some candidates are running unopposed, while others face competition in party primaries.
One candidate, making a second attempt at a House seat, will compete against an opponent in the primary. Further information on these and other legislative races can be found through local news sources, including live election results and candidate details.
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Category: government Published: August 11, 2026 Source: Sahan Journal Reading time: 1 min
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