Minnesota Senate

How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
D +4.6
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
D +2.4
National Environment
current political climate
D +3.3
Polls
recent state and district polling
R +0.7
Forecasted margin
D +9.6
Polls

Polls (7)

Race polls
PollsterDateMarginNSample
Impact ResearchMay 28, 2026D +7808lv
Emerson CollegeFeb 8, 2026D +61,000lv
Emerson CollegeFeb 8, 2026D +71,000lv
Public Policy PollingSep 16, 2025D +41,015lv
Public Policy PollingSep 16, 2025D +21,015lv
What Changes the Forecast

What Changes the Forecast

The model has heard from everyone. Unless something changes, this is our best guess.

Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
D (blue) and R (red) win probability over time
D 83%
R 17%
Race Details
Expert Ratings
Cook: Likely DInside Elections: Likely DSabato: Likely D
State Lean
This state leans Democratic (D+5).
Candidates
Peggy Flanagan (D) Adam Schwarze (R)
Seat Context
Open seat. The incumbent is not seeking reelection.