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Guide to voting in the 2026 Minnesota election on November 3

Election Day is almost here, and a few minutes of planning now makes Tuesday easy. Here’s what to do with a mail ballot you never sent back, what’s different about the November ballot, and the full list of candidates SD14 DFL is supporting.

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What do you need from your elected officials?

The costs that impact your daily life, from rent and childcare to the roads you drive every day, make the best yardstick for every race on your November 3 ballot. This guide walks you through questions that help you identify what you need from the people you elect, and shows you how to bring your answers into the voting booth.

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How to research candidates in Minnesota before you vote

Your November 3 ballot includes races for school board, state auditor, and district judge alongside the races for governor and U.S. Senate. This guide walks through how to look up your Minnesota sample ballot, research any candidate with four questions, and understand what each down-ballot office decides. It also explains why leaving this year's constitutional amendment question blank counts as a "no" vote.

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Follow the money

Before Election Day, learn how to trace who paid for an ad, spot a fake ballot mailer, and avoid a data-harvesting "voter help" site.

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Record profits, flat paychecks

Corporate profits just hit their highest share of national income since World War II, while the typical worker's paycheck lost ground to inflation. Here's a look at what’s happening, and what worker protections exist in Minnesota.

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