Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon on Tuesday announced his reelection campaign as he seeks a fourth term as the state's chief elections administrator.

We are almost always No. 1 in voter turnout because we have good, bipartisan laws that balance access and security," Simon said. “My aim is to keep it that way.”

MAZEPPA, Minn. — Republican state Sen. Steve Drazkowski announced Tuesday, Dec. 9, that he would not seek re-election in 2026.

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon announced Tuesday he’ll seek a fourth term in office. He’s the second statewide DFL official to announce his intent to run in 2026. Simon, a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party,

The 2026 election will see races for State House and Senate, constitutional offices, and a few federal seats in Minnesota. It’ll be the first time since 2022 that state senators and constitutional officers will be on the ballot.

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, a controversial election denier and supporter of President Trump, has taken steps toward trying to become the governor of Minnesota in next year's midterm elections.

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is officially seeking a fourth term. Simon announced on Tuesday that he's running for reelection in 2026, joining other top Democrats hoping to hold onto their roles, including Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison.

The Republican from Mazeppa represents Senate District 20, which includes Wabasha and Goodhue Counties and parts of Olmsted, Winona, and Dakota Counties.

The already crowded race for Minnesota governor just got a little more cramped, as MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell took an important step to become a Republican candidate.

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