Control of the Minnesota House is up for grabs this fall. Here are 14 races to watch

All 134 Minnesota House seats are on the ballot this fall, with the results set to determine whether the Democrats maintain a hold on the chamber or lose the majority to the GOP. But the major parties have their focus centered on a slim list of competitive districts.

The results could determine what new taxes or tax cuts take hold in Minnesota as well as where lawmakers prioritize state funding for schools, public safety, health care programs and more in next year’s budget-writing session.

While most districts feature head-to-head battles between candidates, just a fraction are viewed as competitive. Those contests in politically purple districts have drawn the most money, time and attention from the major political parties and independent organizations that can put forward resources that can boost or oppose candidates in those races.

In addition to holding their advantage in the Minnesota House, Democrats are looking to make gains in the suburbs and in a district just outside of Duluth. There are three districts where incumbent Republicans edged out Democrats in 2022 and two others where GOP representatives are leaving their seats.




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