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Minnesota sets primary voting record with 1M+ ballots cast, officials say
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sabrina Salguero Del Cid , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the primary voting record are available from the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Voter turnout in Minnesota's primary has reached a new high. The state has seen over a million ballots cast. This represents about a quarter of eligible voters.
The total number of votes exceeds the previous record. Election results are being reviewed and certified by counties. Further details on the primary voting record are available from the Minnesota Secretary of State.
The state's election officials are preparing for the next step in the voting process.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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