U.S. Senate, 2018 Election
Special
| Date: | November 6, 2018 |
| Cycle: | 2018 |
| Office: | U.S. Senate |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | Statewide |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Smith Incumbent | Woman | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 1,370,540 | 52.97 | +10.62 |
| Karin Housley | Woman | Republican | 1,095,777 | 42.35 | |
| Sarah Wellington | Woman | Legal Marijuana Now | 95,614 | 3.70 | |
| Jerry Trooien | Man | Unaffiliated | 24,324 | 0.94 | |
| Stephen A. Emery | Man | Write-In | 6 | 0.00 | |
| Mike Kuitu | Man | Write-In | 3 | 0.00 | |
| Tim Nelson | Man | Write-In | 2 | 0.00 | |
| Kevin Hartnett | Man | Write-In | 1 | 0.00 |
Appointed U.S. Senator Smith was elected to finish former Senator Al Franken's unexpired term.
Housley was a realtor from St. Mary's Point and sitting state Senator (SD 39, 2013-present).
Wellington was a public school teacher in St. Paul.
Trooien was a real estate developer from St. Paul.
Related Reports
- Will There Be a Record Number of Woman vs Woman US Senate Matchups in 2018? (March 11, 2018)
- 2018 is 15th Cycle with Multiple States Hosting Elections for Both US Senate Seats (March 6, 2018)
- Will a Short Campaign Calendar Hurt Tina Smith’s Chances in 2018? (January 15, 2018)
- Minnesota 2018: How Often Do States Host Elections for Both US Senate Seats? (December 7, 2017)
Sources
- Report of the State Canvassing Board, Office of Secretary of State, State of Minnesota, November 27, 2018 (p. 8-13). State of Minnesota Write-In Report, Office of Secretary of State, November 27, 2018 (p. 4-6).