Minnesota elections, 2018
This page is an overview of the 2018 Minnesota elections, including the state's election results, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
To see our analysis of the 2018 elections, visit Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub.
Results
U.S. Senate
Regular election
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Minnesota
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Amy Klobuchar (D) | 60.3 | 1,566,174 | |
Jim Newberger (R) | 36.2 | 940,437 | ||
Dennis Schuller (Legal Marijuana Now Party) | 2.6 | 66,236 | ||
Paula Overby (G) | 0.9 | 23,101 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 931 |
Total votes: 2,596,879 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Special election
General election
Special general election for U.S. Senate Minnesota
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Tina Smith (D) | 53.0 | 1,370,540 | |
Karin Housley (R) | 42.4 | 1,095,777 | ||
Sarah Wellington (Legal Marijuana Now Party) | 3.7 | 95,614 | ||
Jerry Trooien (Unaffiliated) | 0.9 | 24,324 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 1,101 |
Total votes: 2,587,356 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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U.S. House
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Minnesota U.S. House General Elections 2018
- Incumbents are marked with an (i) after their name.
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Office Democratic Republican Other Minnesota's 1st Congressional District Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District Jason Lewis (i)
Did not make the ballot:
Bradley Svenson (Independence Party)
Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District Erik Paulsen (i)
Minnesota's 4th Congressional District Betty McCollum (i)
Susan Pendergast Sindt (Legal Marijuana Now Party)
Minnesota's 5th Congressional District Minnesota's 6th Congressional District Tom Emmer (i)
Minnesota's 7th Congressional District Collin Peterson (i)
Minnesota's 8th Congressional District Ray Sandman (Independence Party)
State executives
Click on the following links for state executive election results:
State legislature
Click on the following links for state legislative election results:
- Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Minnesota state legislative special elections, 2018 (Senate District 13)
State courts
Click on the following links for state court election results:
Local government
Click on the following links for local election results:
Election analysis
Tens of thousands of elections took place in 2018 across the United States, including primary and general elections at the federal, state, and local levels. Within these elections, there were a variety of different trends and patterns that relayed a certain level of political significance. In 2018, we identified and followed a series of narratives—big picture stories—up-and-down the ballot and across the country throughout the year.
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub presents our analysis, research, and curation of the 2018 elections.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2018 Minnesota elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
See also:
Democratic Party primaries in Minnesota, 2018
Republican Party primaries in Minnesota, 2018
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State Supreme Court | ✓ |
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Local judges | ✓ |
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Subject to Ballotpedia's scope
Featured elections
The following Minnesota elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.
Federal elections
Primary elections
- Minnesota's 1st Congressional District election (August 14, 2018 Republican primary)
- Minnesota's 5th Congressional District election (August 14, 2018 Democratic primary)
- Minnesota's 8th Congressional District election (August 14, 2018 Democratic primary)
- United States Senate special election in Minnesota (August 14, 2018 Democratic primary)
General elections
There were no featured U.S. Senate general elections in Minnesota in 2018.
- Minnesota's 1st Congressional District election, 2018
- Minnesota's 8th Congressional District election, 2018
- Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District election, 2018
- Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018
State elections
Primary elections
- Minnesota gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018 (August 14 Republican primary)
- Minnesota gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018 (August 14 Democratic primary)
- Minnesota Attorney General election, 2018 (August 14 Democratic primary)
General elections
- Minnesota Attorney General election, 2018
- Minnesota gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018
Local elections
There were no featured local elections in Minnesota in 2018.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Minnesota are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
August 14, 2018: Primary election
November 6, 2018: General election
Polling hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
January 29, 2018:
Minnesota State Senate District 54 (Primary)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B (Primary)
February 12, 2018:
Minnesota State Senate District 54 (General)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B (General)
February 13, 2018:
Tracy (Recall)
August 14, 2018:
Minnesota State Senate District 13 (Primary)
Hennepin County, Minnesota (Primary)
Ramsey County, Minnesota (Primary)
St. Paul (Special)
Minneapolis Public Schools (Primary)
U.S. Senate (Primary)
November 6, 2018:
Minnesota State Senate District 13 (General)
Hennepin County, Minnesota (General)
Ramsey County, Minnesota (General)
Minneapolis Public Schools (General)
U.S. Senate (Primary)
Frequently asked questions
When were the polls open?
7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[2]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2018) for more information
Where could I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How did primaries work in Minnesota?
See Primary elections in Minnesota.
How could I register to vote?
See Voting in Minnesota.
Was there an early voting period?
See Voting in Minnesota.
Who was eligible for absentee voting?
What were the voter ID laws in Minnesota?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How could I have filed to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Minnesota for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What did Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us at [email protected].
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