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Key Takeaways — Minnesota

Harris won Minnesota by +5.5 in 2024 (51.5% vs 46.0%) — the closest the state has voted since 1984, when it was the only state Walter Mondale carried
Minnesota has not voted Republican for president since 1972 (Nixon) — the longest current streak of any state — but the margin keeps shrinking cycle by cycle
Governor Tim Walz was chosen as Harris's VP nominee in 2024, making Minnesota the center of national political attention for the first time in decades
Tina Smith's Senate seat is up in 2026 after her retirement announcement — open seat rated Lean D but potentially the most competitive Minnesota Senate race in a generation

Lean D — 10 Electoral Votes

Minnesota

Minnesota (MN) — 10 Electoral Votes · Capital: St. Paul · Governor: Tim Walz (D)

2024 Presidential Election — Minnesota

Source: Official 2024 General Election results — Harris +5.5. Margin: 5.5 pts.

Key Facts — Minnesota

State	Minnesota (MN)
Capital	St. Paul
Population	5.7M
Electoral Votes	10
Governor	Tim Walz (D)
Senator 1	Amy Klobuchar (D)
Senator 2	Tina Smith (D)
Party Lean	Lean D
2024 Trump	46.0%
2024 Harris	51.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Minnesota vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Minnesota voted for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 51.5% versus Trump's 46.0%. The state has 10 electoral votes.

Who are the current US senators from Minnesota?

Minnesota's two US senators are Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith. Both represent the state in the US Senate, where each senator serves a six-year term.

What is Minnesota's political lean?

Minnesota is rated "Lean D" in presidential elections. The state capital is St. Paul, and Minnesota carries 10 electoral votes in the Electoral College.