Minnesota led nation in voter turnout on Election Day
Minnesota voters also set a new state record for midterm elections with more than 2.8 million ballots cast.
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Minnesota sets new midterm election voter turnout record
Minnesota voters set a new midterm voter record, surpassing the previous one set in 2018. In 2026, more than 2.8 million Minnesotans cast a ballot, according to unofficial results from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office. Data from their office shows that in 2018 , more tha...