DFL regains control of Minnesota House

After two years of a tied House, the DFL has regained the majority.

In a year when anger flared on both political sides — DFLers over Operation Metro Surge and Republicans over fraud in state programs — the DFL came out ahead in Tuesday’s general election and is projected to hold a 77-57 advantage for the 2027-28 biennium.

Voters also kept the DFL in control of the Senate, 39-28, and all five constitutional officers remain DFL. The DFL previously had a legislative trifecta in 2023-24.

“Minnesotans chose leaders who will work for them, who ran on making their lives better and more affordable. These leaders will put the good of their neighbors first in everything they do. We’re honored to earn Minnesotans’ trust, and we’re ready to deliver,” House DFL Caucus Leader Zack Stephenson (DFL-Coon Rapids) said in a statement. “These candidates and their dedicated supporters knocked over a million doors and had 333,000 conversations with Minnesotans. That means they’ve already shown their ability to work hard and they know exactly what their neighbors need for their future. I am confident this dedication will carry over into the legislative session.”