Politics & Government
2020 Election Update: Minnesota's Most Competitive Races
In Minnesota, there are at least three seats in the U.S. House that may flip to the other party.
MINNESOTA — Campaign season is heating up with only six weeks until the Nov. 3 general election. In Minnesota, it currently looks as though there are at least three seats in the U.S. House that may flip to the other party.
The Cook Political Report has rated the following three races as being competitive:
House races
Minnesota's seventh congressional district: Democratic Rep. Collin Peterson vs. Republican Michelle Fischbach
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- Ranked "tossup" by Cook Political Report
Minnesota's second congressional district: Democratic Rep. Angie Craig vs. Republican Tyler Kistner
- Ranked "lean Democratic" by Cook Political Report
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Minnesota's first congressional district: Republican Rep. Jim Hagedorn vs. Democrat Dan Feehan
- Ranked "lean Republican" by Cook Political Report
Senate race
Recent polls show that Sen. Tina Smith is now leading Republican challenger Jason Lewis. Real Clear Politics downgraded the race from "tossup" to now "leans Dem."
Presidential race
Recent polls show Joe Biden holding a steady lead over President Donald Trump in Minnesota.
Minnesota Poll: Biden 51% (+9) Trump 42% 3rd Party 0%#MNSen: Smith (D-inc) 51% (+15) Lewis (R) 36%@RedfieldWilton (LV, 9/12-17)
— Political Polls (@PpollingNumbers) September 21, 2020
Early voting in Minnesota
Ballots are now being mailed out to voters who requested them. Residents can also vote early in person if they choose.
You can check the status of your ballot — from the time you request it all the way until it's counted — on the Minnesota Secretary of State website.
If you haven't request your ballot yet, you can do so here.
Read more: Voting In Minnesota Begins Friday: Check Your Ballot Status
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