Politics & Government
Top Moments In Minnesota Politics 2024: Walz For Vice President, Legislative Chaos And More
On a state level, a close House race has resulted in a court battle.
December 23, 2024 / 7:47 AM CST
MINNEAPOLIS — From Gov. Tim Walz becoming the Democratic nominee for vice president to the whirlwind conclusion of Minnesota's legislative session, 2024 was packed with political highlights in the state. Here's a look back at some of the biggest moments of the year.
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Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her vice presidential running mate, putting the state in the national spotlight for the 2024 presidential election.
President-elect Donald Trump would go on to win the November election thanks, in part, to the battleground state of Wisconsin flipping in favor of Trump. However, the Minnesota section of the "blue wall" held on Election Day, marking the 13th straight presidential race where the Democratic candidate won the state — and the seventh time that candidate lost.
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