2020 Election: Minnesota's Closest Races

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:

Hous races

Minnesota's seventh congressional district: Democratic Rep. Collin Peterson vs. Republican Michelle Fischbach

• 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

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."

Minnesota's early voting period began Friday.

Friday was the first day to vote early 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