DFL trifecta 2.0: Democrats win full control of Minnesota government
Summary
Minnesota Democrats won control of the governor’s office and both chambers of the Legislature in Tuesday’s election. Unofficial results showed the DFL ahead by at least 72 of 134 House seats and 34 of 67 Senate seats, while DFL nominee Amy Klobuchar defeated Republican Lisa Demuth for governor.Key Facts
- A House majority requires 68 seats; unofficial results showed the DFL with at least 72, Republicans with 50, and 12 races uncalled.
- A Senate majority requires 34 seats; unofficial results showed the DFL with at least 34, Republicans with 24, and nine races uncalled.
- Democrats entered the election with a 34-33 Senate majority and a 67-67 House tie that was broken by a Republican resignation.
- Klobuchar is expected to become Minnesota’s first woman governor.
- The DFL’s previous two-year control of the governor’s office and Legislature ended after the 2024 election produced a tied House.
- An assault weapons ban and a proposed Office of Inspector General to investigate fraud did not advance under divided government.
- Republicans sought to align Minnesota’s tax code with new federal tax changes, while Democrats raised concerns about possible federal funding cuts.
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