Minnesota Democrats move toward full control of state government after flipping key legislative seats and winning the gubernatorial race, with election results described as not yet fully final in some reporting. CBS says Democrats flip the Minnesota House and win the governor’s race, returning the DFL to a trifecta after two years of divided government.
Star Tribune reports earlier developments in the same campaign, describing Democrats as poised to take control of the Minnesota Legislature and noting they have already defeated Republicans in several key contests toward a “state government trifecta.” The New Republic places Minnesota within a broader pattern, saying Democrats achieved trifecta power in multiple states—also citing Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania—through legislative takeovers plus gubernatorial wins.
Across outlets, the shared context is that Minnesota’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) is consolidating control of both legislative chambers alongside the governor’s office. Where outlets differ is mostly in timing and completeness: CBS explicitly calls results unofficial, while Star Tribune emphasizes prospects and partial outcomes rather than finalized tallies.
