Quick look at who's won in Minnesota

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    Here is a quick rundown of the outcomes of the major Minnesota races in the 2014 midterm elections. You can check for additional results on the Minnesota Secretary of State's results website.

    Governor

    Incumbent: Mark Dayton (DFL)

    Challengers: Jeff Johnson (R), Hannah Nicollet (Independence), Chris Holbrook (Libertarian), Chris Wright (Grassroots – Legalize Cannabis).

    WINNER: Gov. Mark Dayton

    US Senate

    Incumbent: Al Franken (D)

    Challengers: Mike McFadden (R), Steve Carlson (Independence), Heather Johnson (Libertarian).

    WINNER: Sen. Al Franken

    Congress, 1st District

    Incumbent: Tim Walz (D)

    Challenger: Jim Hagedorn (R)

    WINNER: Rep. Tim Walz

    Congress, 2nd District

    Incumbent: John Kline (R)

    Challengers: Mike Obermueller (D), Paula Overby (Independence)

    WINNER: Rep. John Kline

    Congress, 3rd District

    Incumbent: Erik Paulsen (R)

    Challenger: Sharon Sund (D).

    WINNER: Rep. Erik Paulsen

     Congress, 4th District

    Incumbent: Betty McCollum (D)

    Challengers: Sharna Walhgren (R), Dave Thomas (Independence).

    WINNER: Rep. Betty McCollum

     Congress, 5th District

    Incumbent: Keith Ellison (D)

    Challengers: Doug Saggett (R), Lee Bauer (Independence).

    WINNER: Rep. Keith Ellison

    Congress, 6th District

    Incumbent: Michelle Bachmann (R) – not seeking re-election

    Challengers: TomEmmer (R), Joe Perske (D), John Denney (Independence)

    WINNER: Tom Emmer

    Congress, 7th District

    Incumbent: Collin Peterson (D)

    Challenger: Torrey Westrom (R).

    WINNER: Rep. Collin Peterson

    Congress, 8th District

    Incumbent: Rick Nolan (D)

    Challengers: Stewart Mills (R), Ray “Skip” Sandman (Green).

    WINNER: Rep. Rick Nolan

    Attorney General

    Incumbent: Lori Swanson (DFL)

    Challengers: Scott Newman (R), Andy Dawkins (Green), Brandon Borgos (Independence), Mary O’Connor (Libertarian), Dan Vacek (Independent)

    WINNER: Lori Swanson

    Secretary of State

    Incumbent: Mark Ritchie (DFL) – not seeking re-election

    Challengers: Dan Severson (R),Steve Simon (DFL), Bob Helland (Independence), Bob Odden (Libertarian)

    WINNER: Steve Simon

    State Auditor

    Incumbent: Rebecca Otto (DFL)

    Challengers: Randy Gilbert (R), Pat Dean (Independence), Keegan Iverson (Libertarian), Judith Schwartzbacher (Grassroots).

    WINNER: Rebecca Otto

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