The 2018 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on November 6, 2018, to elect the secretary of state of the U.S. state of Minnesota. Steve Simon, the incumbent and Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) nominee, won the election.
Background DFL incumbent Steve Simon was first elected in 2014—succeeding two-term DFL incumbent Mark Ritchie, who did not seek re-election. Simon announced on January 23, 2018, that he would seek re-election.
Candidates
Republican Party of Minnesota John Howe, member of the Minnesota Senate from 2011 to 2013; candidate for the Republican nomination for Minnesota Secretary of State in 2014
Howe was endorsed by the Republicans on June 2, 2018, at their state convention.
Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Steve Simon, incumbent since 2015
Simon was endorsed by the DFL on June 1, 2018, at their state convention.
Minor parties and independents William Denney, Independence Party of Minnesota
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs ofGoverningOctober 11, 2018
Results
By congressional district Simon won four of eight congressional districts, with the remaining four going to Howe, including one that elected a Democrat.
District Simon Howe Representative 45% 50%Jim Hagedorn 50% 46%Angie Craig53% 43%Dean Phillips65% 31%Betty McCollum78% 18%Ilhan Omar 39% 57%Tom Emmer 38% 58%Collin Peterson 46% 50%Pete Stauber
See also Minnesota elections, 2018
References
External links Elections & Voting - Minnesota Secretary of State Official Minnesota Secretary of State candidate websites William Denney (I) for Secretary of State John Howe (R) for Secretary of State Steve Simon (D) for Secretary of State