U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar reacts after learning she won the Democratic endorsement over Don Samuels at the Fifth Congressional District's DFL endorsing con

Rep. Ilhan Omar wins DFL endorsement over Don Samuels at Minneapolis convention

Omar won her party's backing ahead of a highly anticipated primary election rematch with Samuels.
The Legal Marijuana Now Party will lose its status as a major party in the 2024 election. It's been a major party in Minnesota since 2018.
Politics

Minnesota Supreme Court: Legal Marijuana Now failed to meet requirements to remain a major party

May 10
The LMN Party could qualify as a third party in the state but will lose major party ballot access in 2024.
Heather Edelson, left, and Marisa Simonetti are running for the Hennepin County Board in Tuesday's special election.
Local

Two Edina residents running in special election for open seat on Hennepin County Board

May 9
Heather Edelson and Marisa Simonetti are running in the special election next Tuesday, May 14, to decide who represents District 6 through the end of 2024.
We will cover races, policies and candidates across the entire state, not just the Twin Cities metro area.
Election

How the Star Tribune is covering the 2024 election

April 3
Our mission this election cycle is to provide the facts and context you need. Here's how we'll do that.
The Hennepin County Government Center is pictured on Dec. 23, 2021 in Minneapolis.
South Metro

Hennepin County commission primary narrows Edina-area seat to two

April 30
State Rep. Heather Edelson and businesswoman Marisa Simonetti will face off May 14 for a seat left vacant since September.
Tad Jude speaks on public safety in Minneapolis in August 2022. Republicans endorsed the longtime politician this weekend, hoping he wins the suburban
Election

GOP endorses Tad Jude for congressional seat Dean Phillips is leaving

April 28
Longtime Republican legislator, county commissioner and judge won after three rounds of voting.
Political newcomer Tayler Rahm won the Republican endorsement on Saturday in Minnesota’s competitive Second Congressional District, beating out form
Election

Attorney Tayler Rahm wins GOP backing in battleground Second District

April 27
In the Third District, Republican activists endorsed former judge and state legislator Tad Jude. And a contentious convention in the Seventh District ended with no endorsement.
Election

In heated western Minn. GOP congressional primary, outsiders challenging incumbent

April 23
U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach has a solidly conservative voting record. But Steve Boyd, a Christian conservative who has never held public office, is gaining traction as an outsider.
Politics

Minnesota's 2024 political dates to watch

February 13
There are many critical dates to remember in the lead-up to the presidential election in November.

2024 Minnesota Elections Coverage

Explore comprehensive coverage of the 2024 Minnesota elections, including candidate profiles, voter information, issues, polls, and analysis.