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Minnesota midterms swing in play as fraud scandal fuels GOP momentum

10/2/2026

Minnesota, long considered a safe Democratic stronghold for the upcoming midterms, has become a competitive battleground.

Recent polling indicates that the state's senate and governor races are no longer foregone conclusions, with Republican candidates closing the gap on their Democratic opponents.

This shift comes amid a massive fraud scandal that has eroded confidence in state leadership.

In the senate race, Republican candidate Michelle Tafoya is now within two to three points of Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flannagan.

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