SAINT PAUL, MN — DFLers were projected to win Minnesota's races for governor and U.S. Senate on Tuesday, as Democrats were projected to take control of both chambers of Congress. Several Minnesota contests remained undecided as votes were still being counted.
This roundup reflects results available as of about 11:25 p.m. Tuesday. All results are unofficial, and the numbers below will change as more votes are counted.
PROJECTED WINNERS IN MINNESOTA
Governor: DFLer Amy Klobuchar is projected to defeat Republican Lisa Demuth. Klobuchar would become the first woman to lead the state.
U.S. Senate: DFLer Peggy Flanagan is projected to defeat Republican Michele Tafoya, according to The Associated Press and NBC News.
Secretary of State: DFL incumbent Steve Simon is projected to defeat Republican Tad Jude.
7th Congressional District: Republican incumbent Michelle Fischbach won reelection, FOX 9 reported.
STILL UNDECIDED IN MINNESOTA
Attorney General: DFL incumbent Keith Ellison led Republican Ron Schutz 54.6 percent to 45.3 percent with an estimated 74.7 percent of the vote counted. NBC News labeled the race too early to call.
State Auditor: DFLer Zack Filipovich, Republican Scott Jensen and Forward Independence candidate Jay Reeves are vying to replace DFL Auditor Julie Blaha.
1st Congressional District: Republican incumbent Brad Finstad led DFLer Jake Johnson 50.5 percent to 49.4 percent, with an estimated 68.5 percent of the vote counted.
2nd Congressional District: DFLer Matt Little led Republican Eric Pratt 59.5 percent to 40.4 percent, with an estimated 74.6 percent of the vote counted. The seat is open.
Other U.S. House seats: The NBC News tally showed Democrats winning three of Minnesota's eight U.S. House seats and Republicans winning one, leaving four uncalled.
Hennepin County Attorney: Cedrick Frazier and Anders Folk are competing to succeed Mary Moriarty. Earlier in the night, no votes had been reported in this race.
Constitutional amendment: "Yes" led on the school fund measure with about 73 percent of the vote.
Minnesota Legislature: All 201 seats are on the ballot. The DFL entered the election with a 34-33 Senate majority, and the House was split 67-67.
No projection for control of either chamber was available as of this update.
THE BIGGER PICTURE — DEMS WIN BIG
Nationally, NBC News projected that Democrats will take control of the House and Senate in January, ending unified Republican control of Washington for the final two years of President Donald Trump's term.
Republicans entered the night with a 53-47 Senate majority, and Democrats needed to flip four seats.
There were at least six flips: Roy Cooper in North Carolina, Annie Andrews in South Carolina, James Talarico in Texas, Sherrod Brown in Ohio, Adam Hamilton in Kansas and Josh Turek in Iowa.
Democrats also posted wins in governor's races, including Gina Hinojosa's victory over Greg Abbott in Texas, which will make her the state's first Democratic governor in 35 years, and Rob Sand's win in Iowa, according to The Post. In neighboring Wisconsin, David Crowley will become the state's first Black governor.
Voter frustration with high prices helped create a difficult environment for Republicans, NPR reported.
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