Which party controls the state government?
Divided government
Minnesota
Minnesota passed paid leave, free school meals and gun laws under a 2023-2024 DFL trifecta. The House is tied 67-67, and all 201 seats are on the 2026 ballot.
Updated October 6, 2026. Every figure is sourced and dated.
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What Is Moving in Minnesota Now
Fights still in court, at an agency, or proposed, newest first. Settled laws stay on each topic page.
- 10th AmendmentBlocked by a court
Ending $600 million in CDC grants to four states
A federal court in Illinois issued a preliminary injunction on March 13, 2026. (source)
What November 3 Decided
Results as certified by the Secretary of State. Nothing here is a projection; each office reads "Not yet certified" until the state certifies it.
- U.S. Senate Not yet certified Peggy Flanagan (D), Michele Tafoya (R), Rebecca Whiting (L), Marisa Simonetti (I)
- Governor Not yet certified Amy Klobuchar (D), Lisa Demuth (R)
Who Runs Minnesota
The Legislature meets next on January 12, 2027.
- Governor Tim Walz Not running in 2026; the seat is open
- Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan On the ballot for U.S. Senate
- Attorney General Keith Ellison On the ballot for re-election
- Secretary of State Steve Simon On the ballot for re-election
- Majority Leader of the Minnesota Senate Erin Murphy On the ballot for her Senate seat
- Speaker of the Minnesota House Lisa Demuth On the ballot for governor
Who Votes in Minnesota
An estimated 75.9% of Minnesota's adult citizens voted in November 2024, plus or minus 2.9 points, against 65.3% nationwide.
- 5.8 million Residents, July 1, 2024
- 4.5 million Adults 18 and over (estimated)
- 4.2 million Adult citizens (estimated)
- 3.5 million Registered to vote (estimated)
- 3.2 million Voted (estimated)
- 3,253,920 Ballots counted for president
Minnesota
United States
- Voted
- Registered, did not vote
- Not registered
Shares of adult citizens. Registered but did not vote: Minnesota 7.7%, United States 8.3%. Registered and voted are estimates from the Census Current Population Survey, November 2024 (Table 4a); the margin of error for Minnesota's turnout is plus or minus 2.9 points and for its registration 2.3 points. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates. Presidential count: Federal Election Commission, from each state's certified canvass.
Kamala Harris carried Minnesota by 4.2 points in the certified count, 1,656,979 votes to 1,519,032.
Your Minnesota Rules
The answers people look up first, chosen by search demand from our 50-state datasets. Each is dated and links to the source and to every state's answer.
- What is Minnesota's minimum wage? $11.41 an hour $7.26 to $11.99
- How far into pregnancy is abortion legal? No gestational limit Legal; protected by statute (2023).
- How much notice must a landlord give for unpaid rent? 14 days Fastest lawful eviction: about 22 days from missed rent to removal.
- Does Minnesota require background checks on private gun sales? For some sales only Handguns and semiautomatic military-style assault weapons, through a permit or a check at the point of sale.
- Do you need an ID to vote in person in Minnesota? No ID document for most voters Without ID: No ID document at the polls for most voters. Your identity is checked against your registration, usually by signature. A first-time voter who registered by mail may be asked for ID or a document with name and address under federal law.
- How high is the property tax on a home in Minnesota? 1.00% of home value, 17th highest of 50 Above the middle (11th to 25th)
How Minnesota Ranks
Minnesota's top income tax rate in 2026 is 9.85%, the 6th highest of the 50 states, according to the Tax Foundation.
| Category | Value |
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| New York | 10.9% |
| New Jersey | 10.75% |
| Oregon | 9.9% |
| Minnesota | 9.85% |
| Massachusetts | 9% |
| Vermont | 8.75% |
| Wisconsin | 7.65% |
Minnesota and the states ranked nearest it. Source: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (February 17, 2026). Rates as of September 28, 2026; a state with no wage income tax shows 0.
Every Minnesota Guide
5 guides to Minnesota law and politics, each sourced and dated.
Elections and Who Holds Power
Your Money, Work and Home
Health and Safety
Guns, Drugs and Criminal Justice
Minnesota Rules at a Glance
56 answers from our 50-state datasets. Each card shows when it was last verified and links to the source and to the Minnesota guide or every state's answer.
Rule of Law (2)
Is marijuana legal in the state?
Legal for adults, up to 2 ounces
Legal for adults 21 and older
Voting (19)
When is the last day to register for November 3, 2026?
Register through Election Day; in person by Tuesday, October 13 to skip same-day rules
Can register on Election Day
Who can vote by mail?
Any voter can ask for a ballot
Are guns banned at polling places?
No clear statewide ban
Do you have to prove citizenship to register?
No document required; you attest
Is ranked choice voting used or banned?
Used or scheduled in some localities
Who draws the congressional map?
State legislature
Did the state draw a new congressional map for 2026?
No new map for 2026
Was the state covered by Voting Rights Act preclearance before 2013?
Not covered
Did the 2024 presidential campaigns treat the state as a battleground?
Not a battleground
Has the state joined the National Popular Vote Compact?
Joined
How many electoral votes does the state have?
10 electoral votes
10 to 19 electoral votes
Did the state gain or lose House seats after the 2020 census?
No change
Can voters recall state officials?
Yes, by a recall election
Where is the state's guide to running for office?
Ballotpedia, How to run for office in Minnesota
Guide available
When did the state ratify the 19th Amendment?
Ratified September 8, 1919
Before Tennessee, 1919-1920
Who can vote in a party primary?
Open
Open: any voter, private choice
Can a person with a felony conviction vote in the state?
Lost only while in prison
Do you need an ID to vote in person in the state?
No ID document for most voters
How many people in the state are eligible, registered and voted?
An estimated 75.9% of adult citizens voted in 2024 (plus or minus 2.9 points)
An estimated 70% or more of adult citizens voted
Immigration (1)
Is the state on the Justice Department’s sanctuary list?
The state itself is listed
LGBTQ Rights (4)
Is gender-affirming care for minors banned or protected?
Shield law protects access
Is conversion therapy banned for minors?
Full ban for minors
Must schools tell parents about a student’s gender identity?
No forced-outing law
Does the state constitution still ban same-sex marriage?
Never had a constitutional ban
Education (1)
Has the state restricted DEI at public colleges?
No statewide restriction
Healthcare (1)
Has the state expanded Medicaid?
Expanded Medicaid
Economy (8)
What is the state's minimum wage?
$11.41 an hour
$7.26 to $11.99
Can cities set a higher minimum wage?
No state ban
Can cities require paid sick leave?
No state ban
Is the state a right-to-work state?
No right-to-work law
What would the projected Social Security cut cost a retiree in the state?
About $486 a month
Projected cut at depletion
How much of the state's budget comes from federal money?
31% federal money
30% to 40% federal
Does the state tax income, and at what rate?
5.35% to 9.85%; the top rate starts at $203,150 (single filer)
Graduated rates
How high is the property tax on a home in the state?
1.00% of home value, 17th highest of 50
Above the middle (11th to 25th)
Ethics (1)
How much does the state require lobbyists to disclose?
Meaningful spending disclosure
Reproductive Rights (1)
How far into pregnancy is abortion legal?
No gestational limit
Civil Rights (7)
Does the state have the death penalty?
Abolished in 1911
Abolished
How does the state's civil forfeiture law grade?
Grade D
D range
Has the state passed anti-protest laws since 2017?
Bills filed, none enacted
Does the state constitution name a right to privacy?
No explicit clause
Does the state have a consumer data privacy law?
Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act
Law in force
How much support does Christian nationalism have in the state?
28% support
Under 30%
Did the state ratify the Equal Rights Amendment?
Ratified by the deadline
Housing (5)
Can a landlord refuse a housing voucher?
Weakened by a court ruling
Does the state ban sleeping outside in public places?
No statewide law identified
How much notice must a landlord give for unpaid rent?
14 days
Does the state give homeowners a homestead exemption?
Yes, a statewide program
Yes, a statewide program for most homeowners
Is there a cap on how fast assessed home values can rise?
No cap in the Lincoln Institute table
Gun Safety (6)
Does the state have a red flag law?
Has a red flag law
Can cities pass their own gun laws?
Broad state preemption
Can you openly carry a handgun in the state?
Only with a permit
Do you need a permit to carry a concealed handgun?
Permit required
Does the state require background checks on private gun sales?
For some sales only
Is there a waiting period to buy a gun?
For some guns
Minnesota’s DFL trifecta (2023-2024) passed paid family leave, universal free school meals, codified abortion rights, and restored voting rights for 55,000 previously incarcerated residents.
The House is now tied 67 to 67, and the DFL holds the Senate 34 to 33, according to the House and Senate member lists. Walz is not running for reelection, and all 201 legislative seats are on the November 3 ballot.
Trifecta Record
These are the main laws the 2023-2024 DFL trifecta passed.
Our guides cover two of these laws in detail: Minnesota abortion laws and Minnesota marijuana laws. The Minnesota minimum wage guide covers the $11.41 rate and the 2027 increase.
Healthcare and Benefits
Federal reconciliation cuts over $1 trillion from Medicaid nationally. In Minnesota, 152,000 to 253,000 residents are projected to lose Medical Assistance coverage. The first changes take effect fall 2026.
MNsure premiums are already spiking. Nearly 90,000 Minnesotans will pay more in 2026, averaging $177 more per month. Individual plans increased 21.5% on average. Congress reduced the subsidies that kept premiums affordable.
The state extended its reinsurance program through 2027 with $335.6 million for 2026. That partially offsets the federal cuts. But reinsurance is a state program that requires ongoing legislative support.
Public Schools
The 2026-27 biennium allocates $25.73 billion for schools, a 4.8% increase. The basic formula is $7,481 per pupil in FY2026, rising to $7,705 in FY2027. Walz signed a $2.3 billion education investment in 2023, the largest in state history.
But the budget also cut special education transportation by 10% ($43.2 million) and slashed school library aid by $19.6 million. A $420 million general education cut is planned for the 2028-29 biennium when the state faces a projected shortfall.
The free school meals program (universal free breakfast and lunch for all K-12 students) remains active and funded.
Clean Energy
Minnesota’s 100% clean electricity by 2040 law is one of the most ambitious in the country. Zero-carbon sources supplied 55% of the state’s electricity in 2025, the sixth consecutive year above 50% and well above the 43% national average. All in-state coal plants plan to retire by 2035.
55% of Minnesota’s electricity came from zero-carbon sources in 2025 for six years running above 50%, while the national average is 43%
2026 Elections in Minnesota
Walz is not running. On November 3, the nominees for governor are Amy Klobuchar (D); Lisa Demuth (R). Our Minnesota governor race guide covers the primaries, the Legislature and how to vote.
Minnesota also fills an open U.S. Senate seat. Senator Tina Smith is not seeking re-election, and Democrat Peggy Flanagan, the lieutenant governor, faces Republican Michele Tafoya. The Minnesota Senate race guide covers the candidates and the campaign money.
All 67 Senate seats and all 134 House seats are on the ballot. Overriding a governor’s veto takes two-thirds of each house, 45 senators and 90 representatives (Minnesota Constitution, art. IV, sec. 23).
Governor Open seat: Amy Klobuchar (D); Lisa Demuth (R)
U.S. Senate Open seat: Peggy Flanagan (D) vs. Michele Tafoya (R)
Legislature House tied 67-67; Senate 34 DFL, 33 Republican. All 201 seats on the ballot.
What You Can Do in Minnesota
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Check your voter registration. The general election is November 3. Verify at mnvotes.org.
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Know your MNsure status. Premiums jumped 21.5%. Tax credit eligibility is changing. Check your options at mnsure.org before open enrollment.
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Find your state legislators. Look up your House and Senate districts with the Legislature’s district finder.
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Ask the candidates for governor and the Legislature where they stand on paid leave, school meals, abortion rights, clean energy and gun laws.
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Use your paid leave. The program launched January 1, 2026. If you qualify, apply at the Minnesota Department of Employment. 54,000 people already have.
Contact Your Officials
Call your two U.S. senators, the governor's office, or look up your own state legislators.
Governor Tim Walz (D) 651-201-3400
Your State Legislators
Every address in Minnesota sits in one district for each chamber of the Legislature, and each district elects its own member. Enter your address in the Legislature's own lookup to see who represents you.
Find your Minnesota legislators
Chamber leaders
- Erin Murphy, Majority Leader of the Minnesota Senate
- Lisa Demuth, Speaker of the Minnesota House
All 201 Minnesota legislators
- Mark T. Johnson
- Steve Green
- Grant Hauschild
- Robert J. Kupec
- Paul J. Utke
- Keri Heintzeman
- Robert D. Farnsworth
- Jennifer A. McEwen
- Jordan Rasmusson
- Nathan Wesenberg
- Jason Rarick
- Torrey N. Westrom
- Jeff R. Howe
- Aric Putnam
- Gary H. Dahms
- Andrew R. Lang
- Glenn H. Gruenhagen
- Nick A. Frentz
- John R. Jasinski
- Steve Drazkowski
- Bill Weber
- Rich Draheim
- Gene Dornink
- Carla J. Nelson
- Liz Boldon
- Jeremy R. Miller
- Andrew Mathews
- Mark W. Koran
- Michael W. Holmstrom
- Eric Lucero
- Calvin K. Bahr
- Michael E. Kreun
- Karin Housley
- John A. Hoffman
- Jim Abeler
- Heather Gustafson
- Warren Limmer
- Susan Pha
- Mary K. Kunesh
- John Marty
- Judy Seeberger
- Bonnie S. Westlin
- Ann H. Rest
- Tou Xiong
- Ann M. Johnson Stewart
- Ron Latz
- Amanda H. Hemmingsen-Jaeger
- Julia E. Coleman
- Steve A. Cwodzinski
- Alice Mann
- Melissa H. Wiklund
- Jim Carlson
- Matt D. Klein
- Eric R. Pratt
- Lindsey Port
- Erin K. Maye Quade
- Zach Duckworth
- Bill Lieske
- Bobby Joe Champion
- Doron Clark
- D. Scott Dibble
- Omar Fateh
- Zaynab Mohamed
- Erin P. Murphy
- Sandra L. Pappas
- Clare Oumou Verbeten
- Foung Hawj
- John Burkel
- Steve Gander
- Bidal Duran Jr.
- Matt Bliss
- Roger Skraba
- Natalie Zeleznikar
- Heather Keeler
- Jim Joy
- Krista Knudsen
- Mike Wiener
- Ben Davis
- Josh Heintzeman
- Spencer Igo
- Cal Warwas
- Peter Johnson
- Liish Kozlowski
- Jeff Backer
- Tom Murphy
- Ron Kresha
- Isaac Schultz
- Jeff Dotseth
- Nathan Nelson
- Paul Anderson
- Mary Franson
- Lisa Demuth
- Tim O'Driscoll
- Bernie Perryman
- Dan Wolgamott
- Chris Swedzinski
- Paul Torkelson
- Scott Van Binsbergen
- Dave Baker
- Dawn Gillman
- Bobbie Harder
- Erica Schwartz
- Luke Frederick
- Keith Allen
- Tom Sexton
- Pam Altendorf
- Steven Jacob
- Joe Schomacker
- Marj Fogelman
- Bjorn Olson
- Terry Stier
- Peggy Bennett
- Patricia Mueller
- Duane Quam
- Tina Liebling
- Kim Hicks
- Andy Smith
- Aaron Repinski
- Greg Davids
- Shane Mekeland
- Bryan Lawrence
- Jimmy Gordon
- Max Rymer
- Joe McDonald
- Marion Rarick
- Walter Hudson
- Paul Novotny
- Harry Niska
- Peggy Scott
- Nolan West
- Matt Norris
- Patti Anderson
- Josiah Hill
- Danny Nadeau
- Xp Lee
- Zack Stephenson
- Kari Rehrauer
- Elliott Engen
- Brion Curran
- Kristin Robbins
- Kristin Bahner
- Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley
- Samantha Vang
- Erin Koegel
- Sandra Feist
- Kelly Moller
- David Gottfried
- Wayne Johnson
- Tom Dippel
- Ned Carroll
- Ginny Klevorn
- Cedrick Frazier
- Mike Freiberg
- Peter Fischer
- Leon Lillie
- Andrew Myers
- Patty Acomb
- Larry Kraft
- Cheryl Youakim
- Shelley Buck
- Ethan Cha
- Jim Nash
- Lucy Rehm
- Alex Falconer
- Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn
- Julie Greene
- Steve Elkins
- Michael Howard
- Nathan Coulter
- Liz Reyer
- Bianca Virnig
- Mary Frances Clardy
- Rick Hansen
- Brad Tabke
- Ben Bakeberg
- Jessica Hanson
- Kaela Berg
- Robert Bierman
- John Huot
- Jon Koznick
- Jeff Witte
- Kristi Pursell
- Drew Roach
- Fue Lee
- Esther Agbaje
- Sydney Jordan
- Mohamud Noor
- Katie Jones
- Jamie Long
- Aisha Gomez
- Anquam Mahamoud
- Samantha Sencer-Mura
- Emma Greenman
- Meg Luger-Nikolai
- Dave Pinto
- Samakab Hussein
- Maria Isa Perez-Vega
- Leigh Finke
- Athena Hollins
- Liz Lee
- Jay Xiong
No legislators match that search.
Source: Minnesota House member spreadsheet and Minnesota Senate member list, read October 14, 2026.
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