Minnesota Senate
Coverage of Minnesota Senate in the Nexus archive.
- Ex-Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell runs for Woodbury City Council after burglary conviction
Nicole Mitchell, a former Minnesota Senator, is running for Woodbury City Council after being convicted of burglary in Becker County. She was sentenced to work release and probation in 2025 and her appeal is pending. Mitchell's campaign focuses on science-based policy, lower costs, transparency, and community representation.
- Democrats have a shot at flipping state legislatures across the country
Democrats have flipped two Iowa state Senate seats and are seeking to expand gains in November, with national momentum and voter dissatisfaction creating opportunities to challenge GOP supermajorities in multiple states. The National Conference of State Legislatures identifies 10 Republican-held chambers as potential targets for partisan control shifts.
- Democrats have a shot at flipping state legislatures across the country
Iowa Democrats flipped two state Senate seats in special elections last year, breaking the GOP supermajority. Democrats aim to expand gains in November, with the National Conference of State Legislatures tracking potential flips in 10 Republican-held chambers. Voter dissatisfaction and high prices are influencing election dynamics.
- Democrats have a shot at flipping state legislatures across the country
Democrats aim to flip Republican-held legislative chambers and break GOP supermajorities in multiple states this November, following recent special election gains. The National Conference of State Legislatures identifies 10 Republican-held chambers and other divided or Democratic-held chambers as potential targets for partisan shifts.
- Endorsed candidates trail in polls, money race
In Minnesota's 2026 races, Republican and DFL candidates endorsed by their parties are trailing in polls and fundraising. Political party endorsements are losing influence, with experts suggesting they may be replaced by earlier primary dates. Examples include trailing candidates like Adam Schwarze and Kendall Qualls, while non-endorsing candidates like Angie Craig lead in fundraising and polls.
- Minnesota Senate votes to ban ICE from wearing masks, allow residents to sue for constitutional violations
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill to restrict federal agents from concealing their identities and create a path for lawsuits over alleged constitutional violations stemming from immigration enforcement. The bill aims to bring accountability and prevent future incidents. It now heads to the House, where it faces an uphill battle.
- Minnesota Senate votes to ban ICE from wearing masks, allow residents to sue for constitutional violations
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill to restrict federal agents from concealing their identities and create a path for lawsuits over alleged constitutional violations stemming from immigration enforcement. The bill aims to bring accountability and prevent similar incidents from happening again. It now heads to the House, where it faces an uphill battle.
- Minnesota passes ban on fake AI nudes; app makers risk $500K fines
Minnesota has become the first U.S. state to ban AI-powered nudification apps, imposing fines of up to $500,000 per fake AI nude and allowing victims to sue for damages. The law, passed unanimously by the Minnesota Senate and House, will be enforced this August if signed by Governor Tim Walz, with funds from fines supporting services for victims of sexual assault and related crimes.