The 2018 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on November 6, 2018, to elect the secretary of state of the

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. Steve Simon, the incumbent and

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(DFL) nominee, won the election.

Background

DFL incumbent Steve Simon was first elected in

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—succeeding two-term DFL incumbent

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, who did not seek re-election. Simon announced on January 23, 2018, that he would seek re-election.

Candidates

Republican Party of Minnesota

* John Howe, member of the

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from 2011 to 2013; candidate for the Republican nomination for Minnesota Secretary of State in

Howe was endorsed by the Republicans on June 2, 2018, at their state convention.

Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

* Steve Simon, incumbent since 2015 Simon was endorsed by the DFL on June 1, 2018, at their state convention.

Minor parties and independents

* William Denney,

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General election

Predictions

Results

References

External links

Elections & Voting - Minnesota Secretary of State
;Official Minnesota Secretary of State candidate websites
William Denney (I) for Secretary of StateJohn Howe (R) for Secretary of StateSteve Simon (D) for Secretary of State
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