Minnesota
Electoral Votes: 10
Probability of Winning: High
Only Washington D.C. has a longer streak of voting Democrat than Minnesota, a state that last voted Republican for Richard Nixon in 1972; however, that won’t stop the G.O.P. from competing for votes in the Twin Cities.
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Why will Republicans bother with a state that most agree is now blue? The answer can be found in the title of reporter Amy Walter’s recent article: “If G.O.P. Can’t Swing States Now, How Will They Win Them in 2016?” As mid-term elections approach and 2016 is just around the corner, the right knows they will have to work harder than ever to get votes, and they are going to be doing everything they can to sway the public’s negative opinion of their party.
News about Minnesota is provided below or go to an overview of all the 2016 Swing States.