Minnesota hit a new voting record in the 2026 primary, more than 1.1 million ballots cast
Minnesota set a record for primary voting on Tuesday, with over 1.1 million ballots cast—more than any previous primary election. The high turnout appears to have been driven by competitive races. State officials are tracking the results.
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3 developments- Aug 10Minnesota sees record early voting for non-presidential primary
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- Aug 12Minnesota primary breaks turnout record with over 1.1 million ballots cast
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