Election Coverage from MPR

School referenda split throughout Minnesota

The results of school levies and bonds in Minnesota Tuesday were almost evenly split. So far, 35 of the questions have passed; 38 have failed. Results aren't known yet in three districts, including three questions in Duluth, because of precincts that haven't reported. (11/05/2008)

Minn. voter turnout falls short of the record

Minnesota voters packed the polls yesterday. About 2.8 million people voted, about the same number that showed up at the polls in 2004. While they came short of breaking a record, it's still destined to be one of the best turnouts in the nation, if not the best. (11/05/2008)

AP reverses call on Senate outcome; recount required

The Associated Press has backed off its earlier declaration that Norm Coleman won re-election to the U.S. Senate, because the margin of victory is so slim it will require a recount. (11/05/2008)

Paulsen wins 3rd Dist., keeps seat Republican

In spite of millions of dollars in TV ad spending by national Democratic groups, Minnesota's 3rd District congressional seat will remain in Republican hands. (11/05/2008)

Michele Bachmann retains 6th district seat

Republican Congresswoman Michele Bachmann has survived a nearly disasterous political misstep to win re-election in Minnesota's 6th district. (11/05/2008)

Obama wins big, but Minn. could stay battleground

Minnesota Democrats defended reliable presidential turf from a Republican incursion and delivered the state for Barack Obama. But neither side expects Minnesota to fall off the White House target list for next time. (11/05/2008)

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