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Democrats gained a majority in the general election for the Minnesota House of Representatives on Nov. 3

Democrats gained a majority in the general election for the Minnesota House of Representatives on November 3, 2026. All 134 seats were up for election.

Ballotpedia · Nov 10

US midterms bring surge of historic firsts for women and minorities

The 2026 US midterm elections will go down in history for the Democrats' dramatic takeover of both houses of Congress but also for a surge of historic firsts for women, LGBT, Black and Native American candidates, as well as the election of the first Muslim US senator.

France 24 · Nov 4

US Midterm Elections 2026 may bring a wave of historic firsts across states and the country. Check here

This midterm election is notable for the historically diverse slate of candidates running for office. Several candidates could achieve significant milestones, including the first Native American female governor and Muslim U.S. senator. Additionally, the election could see the first Black female governor and the first openly gay male senator from…

The Economic Times · Nov 4

Biden to attend funeral for former Minnesota House Speaker Hortman, who was killed in shooting

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to attend the funeral of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman on Saturday

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2025

Violent extremists like the Minnesota shooter are not lone wolves

After a two-day manhunt, Minnesota authorities arrested and charged 57-year-old Vance Boelter on June 15, 2025, after he allegedly shot and killed Minnesota House Democratic leader Melissa Hortman and her husband in their home and seriously injured another state senator and his wife.

The Conversation · Jun 17, 2025

Fresh look at rough fish and their protection builds steam

The "No Junk Fish Bill" carried this year in the Minnesota House by Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn would have required the Department of Natural Resources to evaluate rough fish designations and whether any nongame species need protection or management.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2022

Minnesota Speaker Hortman raises $26,820 this election cycle

According to the most recent campaign finance reports made to the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman has raised $26,820 and spent $22,471 between Jan. 1, 2021 and Dec. 31, 2021.

Ballotpedia · Apr 11, 2022