Democratic Governor Tim Walz is set to retire, with Senator Amy Klobuchar as the leading candidate for the Democratic nomination. The Republican primary features candidates including Mike Lindell, a former CEO of MyPillow and ally of former President Donald Trump, as well as state House Speaker Lisa Demuth and others. The expected vote count is based on various factors, including early voting data and information from county election officials on Election Day. This estimate may be updated as NBC News receives new information. Gray links indicate elections that have not yet occurred, and not every state will have a race for each office in the midterm elections.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will retire, with Senator Amy Klobuchar favored for the Democratic nomination. The Republican primary includes Mike Lindell and Lisa Demuth among other candidates. Expected vote counts are based on early voting data and may change as new information is gathered.
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