Question 1

Who should I vote for in Minnesota in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 13 Minnesota races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 5, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in Minnesota Senate?

Accepted Answer

Michele Tafoya has the strongest record in the Minnesota U.S. Senate race. Michele Tafoya scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Peggy Flanagan at 58, as of October 5, 2026. Michele Tafoya's highest marks are roots in the constituency and command of the job. Peggy Flanagan's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Marisa Simonetti (4 of 15 criteria) and Rebecca Whiting (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in Minnesota Governor?

Accepted Answer

Amy Klobuchar has the strongest record in the Minnesota governor's race. Amy Klobuchar scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Lisa Demuth at 67, as of October 5, 2026. Amy Klobuchar's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Lisa Demuth's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Steve Young (3 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in Minnesota Attorney General?

Accepted Answer

Keith Ellison has the strongest record in the Minnesota attorney general race. Keith Ellison scores 62 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Ron Schutz at 57, as of October 5, 2026. Keith Ellison's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Ron Schutz's highest marks are communication and roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in Minnesota Secretary of State?

Accepted Answer

Steve Simon has the strongest record in the Minnesota secretary of state race. Steve Simon scores 70 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Tad Jude at 60, as of October 5, 2026. Steve Simon's highest marks are relevant experience and management. Tad Jude's highest marks are relevant experience and communication. Seth Kuhl-Stennes (5 of 15 criteria) and Chip Tangen (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in Minnesota State Auditor?

Accepted Answer

Scott Jensen has the strongest record in the Minnesota state auditor race. Scott Jensen scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Zack Filipovich at 60 and Jay Reeves at 56, as of October 5, 2026. Scott Jensen's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Zack Filipovich's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in MN-01?

Accepted Answer

Brad Finstad has the strongest record in Minnesota's 1st Congressional District. Brad Finstad scores 71 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Jake Johnson at 63, as of October 5, 2026. Brad Finstad's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Jake Johnson's highest marks are roots in the constituency and accountability. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in MN-02?

Accepted Answer

Eric Pratt has the strongest record in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District. Eric Pratt scores 69 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Matt Little at 60, as of October 5, 2026. Eric Pratt's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Matt Little's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 9

Who should I vote for in MN-03?

Accepted Answer

Kelly Morrison has the strongest record in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District. Kelly Morrison scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 5, 2026. Kelly Morrison's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Tyler Bass (4 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 10

Who should I vote for in MN-04?

Accepted Answer

Betty McCollum has the strongest record in Minnesota's 4th Congressional District. Betty McCollum scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 5, 2026. Betty McCollum's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Paul Wikstrom (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 11

Who should I vote for in MN-05?

Accepted Answer

Ilhan Omar has the strongest record in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. Ilhan Omar scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of John Nagel at 53, as of October 5, 2026. Ilhan Omar's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. John Nagel's highest marks are roots in the constituency. DeVelle Jackson (4 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 12

Who should I vote for in MN-06?

Accepted Answer

Tom Emmer has the strongest record in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District. Tom Emmer scores 66 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Doug Chapin at 56, as of October 5, 2026. Tom Emmer's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Doug Chapin's highest marks are command of the job and communication. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 13

Who should I vote for in MN-07?

Accepted Answer

Michelle Fischbach has the strongest record in Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. Michelle Fischbach scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Erik Osberg at 64, as of October 5, 2026. Michelle Fischbach's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Erik Osberg's highest marks are roots in the constituency and accountability. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 14

Who should I vote for in MN-08?

Accepted Answer

Pete Stauber has the strongest record in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District. Pete Stauber scores 71 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Trina Swanson at 64, as of October 5, 2026. Pete Stauber's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Trina Swanson's highest marks are roots in the constituency and accountability. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in Minnesota?

U.S. Senate, Minnesota

Governor of Minnesota

Attorney General of Minnesota

Secretary of State of Minnesota

State Auditor of Minnesota

U.S. House, Minnesota 1st Congressional District

U.S. House, Minnesota 2nd Congressional District

U.S. House, Minnesota 3rd Congressional District

U.S. House, Minnesota 4th Congressional District

U.S. House, Minnesota 5th Congressional District

U.S. House, Minnesota 6th Congressional District

U.S. House, Minnesota 7th Congressional District

U.S. House, Minnesota 8th Congressional District