Minnesota HD 64A
Battleground State
Minnesota
Senate: Democratic Majority
34D
33R
House: Tied Chamber
67D
67R
Minnesota is a top DLCC Battleground State in 2026.
Minnesota is on the frontlines of standing up to the Trump Administration, and 2026 is a historic opportunity to build power and deliver majorities in both chambers in this key state.
The DLCC has already won six majority-deciding special elections in Minnesota this election cycle, and we’re all hands on deck to help fund the strong campaigns and infrastructure needed to reach voters and win both chambers in November to restore a trifecta in the state.
When voters elected a Democratic trifecta in 2022, Minnesota DFLers protected reproductive rights, passed paid leave, and provided free breakfast and lunch for all public school students. Election after election, the DLCC has been on the front lines supporting Minnesota DFLers as they prevent GOP majorities in the most competitive state legislative chambers in the country.
The DLCC will be targeting competitive races across the state and sharing more info on DLCC Target Races in Minnesota soon.
Minnesota House DFL Leader Zack Stephenson and Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy
Recent Special Election Wins In Minnesota
DLCC Board Member
Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy
Leader Erin Murphy’s leadership is shaped by her working-class upbringing, where strong unions and hard work provided stability for her family. She carried those lessons into her career as a nurse and union leader, grounding her approach in service, empathy, and a willingness to negotiate and problem-solve. After struggling to navigate the health system to get her mom the care she needed during her battle with cancer, Murphy was inspired to run for office. She went on to serve for nearly two decades in both the Minnesota House and Senate, being the first person to serve as Majority Leader in both of these highly competitive chambers and driving Democrats’ success in winning back Democratic majorities.
Leader Murphy was first elected to the DLCC Board in 2025.
In Memorium
Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman
On Saturday, June 14, 2025 we lost a giant in state politics and a beloved DLCC Board member. Speaker Melissa Hortman was the kind of leader everyone deserves – a selfless fighter who never lost sight of what public service was about. It was an honor of a lifetime to know her, learn from her, and call her a friend.
Melissa mentored and shaped so many leaders, empowered more people in her community to get involved, and inspired the rest of us to stay in the fight no matter how tough things got. She shared the challenges and sugar-coated nothing. She never lost sight of why this all mattered and worked tirelessly to ensure no one else did either.
The wins she delivered for Minnesota families – from paid family medical leave, to protecting reproductive health care, to free school lunches for kids – were hard-fought, and they were done with a humor, humility, and grace that will be irreplaceable in the House chamber.
She was a trusted neighbor, a valued friend, and a deeply respected colleague. She was an incredible mother alongside her husband, Mark Hortman. There are no words to express how much our community will miss her leadership and her relentless optimism for everything that her state and our country could be.
– DLCC President Heather Williams, June 2025
News in Minnesota
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DLCC Adds New Races To Watch in 2018DLCC Executive Director Jessica Post announced the committee is highlighting several more critical 2018 midterm races on its Spotlight Races page. This group of Democrats to know include candidates running in critical battleground states such as Colorado, Florida, and Iowa.
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Statement from DLCC Executive Director on Gill v. WhitfordToday Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) Executive Director Jessica Post issued this statement following the Supreme Court of the United States' ruling in the case of Gill v. Whitford.
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With Critical Win, DLCC Only Two Seats Away From Taking WI SenateSenator-elect Caleb Frostman won the special election for Senate District 1, a district Trump carried by 18 points in 2016. Frostman’s win flips the seat to Democratic control, making it the 44th legislative district to flip from red to blue since the 2016 election and putting Wisconsin Democrats and the DLCC only two seats away from taking the targeted chamber in November.
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DLCC Flips Senate Seat in MissouriTonight in Missouri, Senator-elect Lauren Arthur won the special election for Senate District 17, flipping the seat from red to blue in a district where Trump won by nearly five points in 2016. Her win marks 42 flips from red to blue since Trump was elected
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DLCC: Let's Flip Everything This NovemberToday the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee launched a new initiative called Flip Everything that outlines a plan to elect more Democrats and flip legislative chambers all over the country. U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) narrates a new video underscoring how important it is to get involved in state legislative races – watch here.
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DLCC Wins Pennsylvania Special ElectionTonight in Pennsylvania, Representative-elect Helen Tai flipped House District 178 from red to blue, ending Republicans' 35-year-hold on the district and marking Democrats’ 41st flip since the 2016 election.
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DLCC Hosts Training Summit and Announces New HiresEarlier this week, the DLCC hosted its annual Caucus Training Summit with over 60 Democratic caucus staff from 34 state legislative chambers for a two-day training...DLCC Executive Director Jessica Post also announced three new hires as the organization continues to expand its operations ahead of the 2018 midterm elections and prepare state Democrats for success ahead of redistricting in 2020 .
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DLCC Holds Critical Seat in FL HouseTonight in Florida, Representative-elect Javier Fernandez won the special election for House District 114.
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DLCC Announces New Board MemberToday the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) Executive Director Jessica Post announced a new DLCC Board Member as the organization continues to expand its reach before 2018 midterm elections, and prepare state Democrats for success ahead of redistricting in 2020.
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DLCC Wins CRITICAL New York Special ElectionThe DLCC and New York Democrats have won the critical toss-up special election for New York state Senate District 37.