GOP sees Minnesota Senate seat in play after Walz quits re-election amid massive fraud scandal

Republicans see opportunity in Minnesota's open Senate seat as fraud scandal rocks Democratic Party. GOP optimistic about flipping blue state in 2026.

Zaynab Mohamed, Minnesota’s youngest senator, speaks out after killing of Renée Nicole Good: 'For the first time, I feel the weight of the job'

In 2022, Zaynab Mohamed became the youngest and one of the first two Black senators in Minnesota’s history. Minnesota’s youngest
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Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Commends Governor Walz's Leadership Through State Crises

Erin Murphy appreciates Governor Walz for steering Minnesota through challenges and praises the state's strong paid leave program.

GOP senator's Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act would force Minnesota fraudsters to repay stolen taxpayer funds

Sen. John Cornyn's SOMALIA Act would impose permanent debarment and repayment requirements on childcare providers convicted of fraud in federal programs.
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EXCLUSIVE: Minnesota Fraud Scandal Could Put State’s Open Senate Seat In Play During Midterms, Thune Says

Minnesota’s massive welfare fraud scandal could provide an opening for Republicans to flip the state’s open Senate seat during November’s
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Republican Senators Led by Thom Tillis Question Minnesota Governor Walz Over Alleged Child Care Funding Fraud

Republican senators, led by Thom Tillis, ask Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for transparency on federal child care funding fraud concerns.
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