DFL wins control of the Minnesota Legislature and a trifecta
The DFL won enough races to control the Minnesota House and Senate and keep the governor's office, giving it a trifecta, according to AP race calls reported by FOX 9 and Bring Me The News. As of Wednesday morning, AP had called 72 House seats for the DFL and 50 for Republicans, with 12 uncalled, in a chamber that had been tied 67-67; and 34 Senate seats for the DFL and 24 for Republicans, with 9 uncalled. Amy Klobuchar won the governor's race.
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Why it matters
With the DFL holding the governor's office and majorities in both chambers, according to AP calls, one party controls Minnesota state government. The House had been tied 67-67 before the election.
Sources
- FOX 9: Minnesota election: Democrats secure trifecta by winning Senate, House and governor races
- Bring Me The News: DFL takes control of Minnesota Legislature, gains trifecta after Klobuchar win
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