KSTP 2018 election coverage

Simon says the total number of voters in Minnesota was more than 2.6 million. That means 64.25 percent of eligible Minnesotans voted, surpassing the next closest state, Colorado, by more than a full percentage point.

Minnesota's voter turnout was the highest it's been for a midterm election since 2002, and the highest total number of midterm voters ever.

The board also approved a contingency plan for a publicly funded recount, if requested, in state House District 5A in the Bemidji area. DFL candidate John Persell and Republican incumbent Rep. Matt Bliss were separated by under 10 votes.