A general election was held in the

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on November 8, 2016. All seats in the

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and

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were up for election as well as Minnesota's 10

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and Minnesota's eight seats in the

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. A primary election was held on August 9, 2016. Voters also approved a proposed amendment to the

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Federal elections

President of the United States

Minnesota's 10 electors in the

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were up for election, which was won by the Democratic nominees for

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and

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of the United States,

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and

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. The electors voted on December 19, 2016.

United States House of Representatives

Minnesota's eight seats in the

were up for election. The DFL held five seats compared to the Republicans' three before the election, which was unchanged by the election. Neither party gained or lost seats.

State elections

Minnesota Senate

All 67 seats in the

were up for election. The

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won a majority of 34 seats compared to the

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's (DFL) 33. Before the election, the DFL held a majority of 39 seats compared to the Republicans' 28.

Minnesota House of Representatives

All 134 seats in the

were up for election. The

won a majority of 76 seats compared to the

's (DFL) 57. Before the election, the Republicans held a majority of 73 seats compared to the DFL's 61.

Judiciary

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justice

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won election to a six-year term following her appointment in 2015 by Governor

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. Several seats on the

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and the

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were also up for election.

Ballot questions

A proposed amendment to the

to establish an independent council to set salaries for members of the

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was approved by voters.

References

External links

Elections & Voting - Minnesota Secretary of State
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