News · MN
DOJ announces voter fraud indictments in Minnesota
Elections and votingThe federal charges are not directly linked to a candidate, political race or named election.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
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The Ballot Minnesota Policy Desk
Legislation, budgets and ballot measures in Minnesota
The Policy Desk covers the bills, budgets and ballot measures moving through Minnesota, explained in plain language and sourced from public records.
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News · MN
DOJ files complaint over Minnesota judges’ media comments
Elections and votingThe Justice Department’s misconduct complaint concerns interviews by Minnesota’s former chief federal judge and other federal judges.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
News · MN
Ellison seeks input on Essentia-HealthPartners proposal
Health careMinnesota’s attorney general is inviting community views on HealthPartners’ proposed acquisition of Essentia Health.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
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What Minnesota voters will decide in the 2026 election
Elections and votingMinnesota’s Nov. 3 ballot includes contests for U.S. Senate, all eight U.S. House seats and four statewide offices.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
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DOJ sues Minnesota and two cities over firearm wait periods
Public safetyThe Justice Department is challenging firearm purchase waiting periods in Minnesota, Minneapolis and St. Paul.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
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Tad Jude, Steve Simon projected to win Minnesota primaries
HousingNBC News projected Tad Jude to win the Republican primary and Steve Simon to win the uncontested Democratic primary for secretary of state.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
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Ellison joins multistate suit to block proposed rule
ImmigrationMinnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a coalition of states challenging a proposed rule described as anti-immigrant.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
Candidate profile · MN
Candidate profile: Anson Amberson in Minnesota's 6th District
Elections and votingAnson Amberson is a DFL candidate in the contested 2026 election for Minnesota's 6th Congressional District.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskSep 11, 2026
Candidate profile · MN
Candidate profile: Michele Tafoya for U.S. Senate
Elections and votingRepublican Michele Tafoya is running in Minnesota’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate election, scheduled for Nov. 3.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskAug 31, 2026
Candidate profile · MN
Candidate profile: Angie Craig
Elections and votingAngie Craig is a Democrat in Minnesota’s contested U.S. Senate general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskAug 28, 2026
Race preview · MN
Who is running in Minnesota’s 8th District in 2026
Elections and votingNine candidates, including incumbent Peter Allen Stauber, are listed in the contested race for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskAug 25, 2026