Race Status
RESULT: Tina Smith (Dem)
Strong Dem
INCUMBENT PARTY: Dem last updated: 10-15-2018
Key Dates
Filing Deadline: 06/05/2018
Primaries: 08/14/2018
General Election: 11/06/2018
Primaries: 08/14/2018
General Election: 11/06/2018
Race Status History
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Rep Candidate
Pundit Opinions
RESULT |
Cook | Sabato | Inside Elections | Real Clear Politics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Dem | Lean Dem | Likely Dem | Likely Dem | Lean Dem |
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Current Senate Scoreboard
Race Newsfeed
- Sen. Tina Smith on Planned Parenthood exit from Title X – Herald Review August 20, 2019
- 2020 U.S. Senate field takes shape in Minnesota – KMSP-TV August 20, 2019
- Smith hears about rural health challenges – International Falls Journal August 20, 2019
- Governor Walz to attend State Fair 4-H Auction – Citizentribune August 20, 2019
- Walz to attend State Fair 4-H auction – PostBulletin.com August 20, 2019
- Savanna's murder 'still very fresh' | State – Williston Daily Herald August 20, 2019
- Trial for Upper Bucks bombing suspects pushed to 2020 – Bucks County Courier Times August 19, 2019
- Casten listens to pleas for environmental preservation during town hall at Harper College – Chicago Tribune August 19, 2019
- Times Editorial – Great food for thought at housing discussion hosted by Sen. Smith – Crookston Daily Times August 19, 2019
- Two years after Savanna's murder, family finds joy in 'miracle baby' – Bismarck Tribune August 19, 2019
Bottom Line
Senator Smith was appointed by Governor Mark Dayton to replace former Senator Al Franken. At first, this seemed like a great opportunity for Republicans to pick up a seat, but their strongest candidate, Tim Pawlenty, passed on the race. He appears more interested in becoming Governor again. State Senator Karin Housely is running for this seat as is dental technician Bob Anderson. Neither is the top-tier candidate the GOP hoped to recruit. It will be interesting to see who else jumps in the race prior to the June 5 filing deadline.
2018 Minnesota Data Card
Minnesota Demographics
| Demographic | State | Nation |
|---|---|---|
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| Gender | 49.8% Male 50.2% Female |
51% Female |
| Race/Ethnicity | 80.6% White/Caucasian 6.2% Black/African American 4.9% Asian |
61% White 18% Hispanic 12% Black 5% Asian 2% Two or More 1% Native |
| Language Other than Eng at Home | 11.0% | 21.1% |
| High School Grad Rate | 92.9% | 87.5% |
| College Grad Rate | 34.8% | 31.3% |
| Per Capita Income | $34,515 | $31,128 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 4.1 |
| Median Age | 37.9 | 37.9 |
| Population | 5519952 | 325.7 mil |
| Square Miles | 79628.2 | 3,796,742 |
| Population per SqMi | 169.3 | 185.8 |
| People per Household | 2.5 | 2.7 |
| Foreign Born | 8.2% | 13.5% |
| Veteran | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| Geographic Mobility | 14.4% | 14.6% |
State: www.census.gov
State/Miscellaneous: BALLOTPEDIA State Profile
Other Races in Minnesota
| Sort | Race | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sort | Race | Current Status |
| Senate Race: Minnesota (Klobuchar v TBD) | Strong Dem | |
| Senate Race: Minnesota (Smith v TBD) | Lean Dem | |
| Gubernatorial Race: Minnesota (TBD v TBD) | Lean Dem | |
| House Race: MN-01 (TBD v TBD) | Toss Up | |
| House Race: MN-02 (TBD v Lewis) | Toss Up | |
| House Race: MN-03 (TBD v Paulsen) | Tilt Rep | |
| House Race: MN-04 (McCollum v TBD) | Strong Dem | |
| House Race: MN-05 (Ellison v TBD) | Strong Dem | |
| House Race: MN-06 (TBD v Emmer) | Strong Rep | |
| House Race: MN-07 (Peterson v TBD) | Likely Dem | |
| House Race: MN-08 (TBD v TBD) | Toss Up |
