Election Results: Minnesota Called for Hillary Clinton Wednesday

9:15 a.m. — It took far longer than most analysts expected, but Minnesota has been called for Hillary Clinton. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Clinton narrowly won Minnesota's popular vote, 46.41 percent to Donald Trump's 44.96 percent.

The Star Tribune reported that Clinton won despite losing 19 of the state’s counties that President Barack Obama carried in 2012.

Clinton's win in Minnesota is cold comfort to state Democrats. The announcement of Clinton's victory in Minnesota came after the presidential race had already been called for Trump.

7:49 a.m. — Jason Lewis defeats Angie Craig in Second District

Republican Jason Lewis has defeated Democrat Angie Craig in the Second District. The Pioneer Press and the Star Tribune are among the news outlets that have called the race for Lewis, who will replace outgoing Republican Rep. John Kline. The outcome is a significant blow to congressional Democrats who were hoping to flip the historically red district blue.

1:13 a.m. — Craig doesn't concede, yet

As Democrat Angie Craig trails Republican Jason Lewis in the race for the Second District, the Craig campaign has released the following statement:

"We have not yet seen nearly enough results to assess with any confidence the state of the race in the Second District. Many of the outstanding results come from areas that form the backbone of our support. We are confident that when all of the results are reported, Angie Craig will be the next Member of Congress from Minnesota's Second District."

Wednesday, 12:35 a.m. — Constitutional amendment

Minnesota voters opted in favor of a state constitutional amendment that removes state lawmakers' power to set their own salaries and instead establishes an independent, citizens-only council to prescribe salaries of lawmakers. The Star Tribune and Pioneer Press reported that Minnesotans overwhelmingly voted to remove state legislators’ power to set their own salaries.

11:37 p.m. — Too close to call in Minnesota

In a surprise turn of events, Minnesota has yet to be called for either Democrat Hillary Clinton or Republican Donald Trump. Minnesota was not considered a battleground state in the 2016 presidential election, and the state has not been won by a Republican presidential candidate since Richard Nixon's landslide victory in 1972.

10:04 p.m. — Erik Paulson keeps his seat

Third District Republican Rep. Erik Paulson will soundly defeat Democrat Terri Bonoff to hang on to his House seat. The Star Tribune and Roll Call are both projecting that Paulsen will win.

8:54 p.m. — Ilhan Omar wins in historic election

Minnesotans in state district 60B made history Tuesday by electing the nation’s first Somali-American lawmaker. Ilhan Omar, 33, won handily Tuesday according the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Pioneer Press.

The Pioneer Press reported that Omar will represent a district in Minneapolis that’s home to the largest Somali population outside of the east African country.

The Star Tribune reported that originally born in Somalia, Omar and her family escaped civil war and lived in a Kenyan refugee camp before moving to Minneapolis. Omar has lived in the Somali-American neighborhood of Cedar-Riverside for nearly 20 years.

Omar and her supporters campaigned on the need to elect someone with new ideas and a fresh face that better represents the community.

Stay with Patch for Election Day coverage and results from Minnesota's races.

What voters are telling Patch

Amanda Greene, a 32-year-old voter from Lakeville, Minnesota, voted Tuesday for the Libertarian Party’s Gary Johnson and Bill Weld.

When asked how she feels about this year’s election, Greene told Patch over Facebook, “It's like a scary movie that you're being forced to watch and you can't wait for it to end but then again you don't want it to end because the ending is the scariest part.”

"Excited and anxious!" - Reader, Oakdale

"Scared" - Reader, Lake Minnetonka Patch

"Excited!" - Ready, Southwest Minneapolis Patch

"Saddened by the tone of this election, hopeful that we can put our differences aside after the results are tallied." - Reader, St. Michael Patch

"Screwed!" - Reader, Woodbury Patch

"Glad that I voted on Saturday!!!" - Reader, Eagan Patch

"Anxious! Not worried how MN will vote, but the rest of the country..." - Reader, St. Louis Park Patch

"Excited that it's almost over!" - Reader, St. Michael Patch

Races we're watching

• Minnesota's Eight Congressional District: Democrat Rep. Rick Nolan vs. Republican Stewart Mil
• Minnesota's open Second Congressional District: Democrat Angie Craig vs. Republican Jason Lewis
• Minnesota's Third Congressional District: Republican Rep. Erik Paulsen vs. Democrat Terri Bonoff

Election Day Stories

• After Being a Target During the Campaign, Cedar-Riverside Voters Get Their Say
• Tracking Voting Issues at Twin Cities Polling Places
• Minnesota Voters: Tell Patch How You're Feeling on Election Day

Stories leading up to Election Day

• Minnesota Democratic Headquarters Vandalized
• T-Shirt Worn By Donald Trump Supporter in Minnesota Calls for Lynching of Journalists
• Sen. Al Franken on FBI Director: 'There Should Be Hearings'
• Speaker of the House Paul Ryan Endorses Republican Jason Lewis
• President Obama: Minnesota Has 'Great Choice in Angie Craig'
• Watch Replay: Donald Trump in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Patch has also compiled a list of important information for voters before they head to the polls.

Here’s what Minnesota voters need to know:

Polling Hours

Polling hours across the state from from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Where to vote

Use the Polling Place Finder to find out where to go on Election Day.

Who can vote in Minnesota

To vote in Minnesota, you must be:

• A U.S. citizen
• At least 18 years old on Election Day
• A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
• Finished with all parts of any felony sentence

Do I need to bring ID?

If your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring identification to vote. This means you were successfully registered at least 21 days before Election Day and you have not moved or changed names since then.

Register on Election Day

To register at your polling place on Election Day, bring one proof of residence listed below:

• ID with current name and address
• Photo ID and a document with current name and address
• Registered voter who can confirm your address
• College student ID with housing list
• Valid registration in the same precinct
• Notice of Late Registration
• Staff person of a residential facility

Ballot Amendment

In 2016, there will be one proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot in Minnesota. Voters will have the following constitutional amendment question on their ballot:

Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to remove state lawmakers' power to set their own salaries, and instead establish an independent, citizens-only council to prescribe salaries of lawmakers?

Yes

No

Failure to vote on a constitutional amendment will have the same effect as voting no on the amendment.

View your sample ballot

Taking photos is discouraged

There is no law that strictly prohibits taking photos or videos in the polling place to record your own voting experience in Minnesota. However, the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State discourages this activity for the following reasons:

• Voters have a right to privacy, both as to how an individual has voted as well as whether or not an individual has voted. Either or both of these could be compromised by pictures or video. In addition, other voters' objections to being photographed could lead to disruptions within the polling place.
• When voter turnout is high there may be lines and polling places may be crowded. Voters have a right to take the time they need to vote, but should not take extra time to take pictures.
• In addition, Minnesota Statutes 204C.17 and Minnesota Statutes 204C.18 prohibit voters from showing their marked ballot to others. Taking photographs or video of your own marked ballot could violate this prohibition.

Witnessing Election Fraud

To file a complaint:

• Complete the Minnesota State Election Law Complaint Form.
• Cite the election law you believe was violated. Chapters covered include Minnesota statutes Chapter 200 (General Provisions), Chapter 201 (Registration and Eligibility of Voters), Chapter 203B (Absentee Voting), Chapter 204C (Election Day Activities) and Chapter 206 (Voting Systems).
• Have the form notarized and return it to your county attorney for investigation.

Image via Valsts kanceleja/ State Chancellery, Flickr, used under Creative Commons