KTTC

With 2026 around the corner, a new election cycle is coming into view

The 2026 election will see races for State House and Senate, constitutional offices, and a few federal seats in Minnesota. It’ll be the first time since 2022 that state senators and constitutional officers will be on the ballot.
Detroit Lakes Tribune

In reelection bid, MN Secretary of State Steve Simon points to federal 'power grabs' aimed at local elections

We are almost always No. 1 in voter turnout because we have good, bipartisan laws that balance access and security," Simon said. “My aim is to keep it that way.”
Post Bulletin

Minnesota Sen. Steve Drazkowski will not seek re-election in 2026

MAZEPPA, Minn. — Republican state Sen. Steve Drazkowski announced Tuesday, Dec. 9, that he would not seek re-election in 2026.
Yahoo

Minnesota's election safeguards stopped a voter fraud scheme in its tracks, secretary of state says

FILE - Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon speaks to the media about early voting at the Minnesota State Capitol, Thursday, September 19, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Adam Bettcher, File) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two people have been charged with ...
KTTC

Drazkowski won’t seek reelection to Minnesota Senate in 2026

The Republican from Mazeppa represents Senate District 20, which includes Wabasha and Goodhue Counties and parts of Olmsted, Winona, and Dakota Counties.

MN Secretary of State Steve Simon announces he’ll run for fourth term

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon announced Tuesday he’ll seek a fourth term in office. He’s the second statewide DFL official to announce his intent to run in 2026. Simon, a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party,
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