The race for Minnesota’s 10 electoral votes remains in limbo as results continue to trickle in late into election night, with the latest numbers showing Democrat Kamala Harris leading with 53.2% of the vote, compared to Republican Donald Trump’s 44.7%. Despite the lead, officials are hesitant to make any final calls as only 52% of the estimated vote has been reported, keeping both campaigns on edge.
Governor Tim Walz’s state has emerged as an unexpectedly close battleground, with rural and suburban precincts sharply divided. The forecast indicates that Harris holds an advantage, but the remaining uncounted votes could still impact the outcome. While Minnesota has leaned blue in recent elections, the narrow margin leaves some room for surprises.
The map of Minnesota shows a familiar urban-rural divide, with Harris strong in areas like Minneapolis and Rochester, while Trump leads in large portions of rural counties. The forecast still places the state as a “lean Democratic” win for Harris, but even a lean margin isn’t enough for Democrats to declare a decisive victory. With over 1.7 million votes counted and the remaining ballots likely to be pivotal, both sides are bracing for a long night.
