2018 Rochester Election News

Before you hit the polls, be sure to learn more about each candidate you'll see on your Rochester ballot.

It appears Minnesota will likely set another record this year for the number of absentee ballots used by voters in the upcoming general election.

Watch the recent interviews with the candidates for Mayor of Rochester during the Rochester Today Show with Andy Brownell and James Rabe on News-Talk 1340 KROC-AM.

Minnesota polling places were much busier yesterday than they normally are for a mid-term primary election.

Former State Representative Kim Norton won a majority of the votes cast in Tuesday’s primary election for Rochester Mayor.

Republican candidate Jim Hagedorn has won a primary for another shot at a southern Minnesota swing congressional seat.

Current First District Congressman Tim Walz and Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson will face off in November in the race to succeed Governor Mark Dayton

Democrat Tina Smith and Republican Karin Housley were quickly declared the victors of their primary election races Tuesday evening.

The Republican-endorsed candidate for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Democrat Al Franken visited Rochester this week in an effort to drum up support for her campaign.

Rochester voters will face a busy primary ballot in August.

A 5th person has filed as a candidate for 5th Ward seat on the Rochester City Council now held by Mark Hickey.

There were a couple new filings today for the State House seats representing Rochester.

Minnesota Democratic Attorney General Lori Swanson jumped into the state's crowded race for governor on Monday

Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has picked a familiar politician for his running mate in his run for his former office.