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Democratic candidates won in key Minnesota elections on Tuesday, according to unofficial vote totals reported by the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office.With 84 of Minnesota's 87 counties reporting in, DFL candidates had the lead in races for U.S. Senate, Minnesota Governor, and offices like Secretary of State, State Auditor and Attorney General.
In the race for U.S. Senator, DFL candidate Peggy Flanagan had the lead over Republican candidate Michele Tafoya, with over 54% of the vote, compared to nearly 43% for Tafoya.
Amy Klobuchar and Ben Schierer were in the lead for Minnesota Governor and Lieutenant Governor, with 56% of the vote, compared to nearly 42% of the vote for Republican candidates Lisa Demuth and Ryan Wilson.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon won re-election over Republican challenger Tad Jude, with about 55% of the vote, compared to 41% for Jude.
DFL candidate Zack Filipovich had the lead in the race for Minnesota State Auditor, with over 53% of the vote, compared to Republican candidate Scott Jensen's 43%.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison won re-election, with nearly 55% of the vote, compared to about 45% for Republican challenger Ronald Schutz.