Minnesota
Minnesota is one of 11 states in CSG’s Midwestern Legislative Conference. Our snapshot of Minnesota includes information on the state’s three branches of government: key leaders in the executive branch, a partisan breakdown of the legislature, term limits, an overview of the judicial branch, and more.
Becky Leis serves as CSG Midwest liaison for Minnesota. Please contact Becky with any questions you have or research assistance you need.
Snapshot
Executive Branch
| Governor | Tim Walz |
| Lieutenant Governor | Peggy Flanagan |
| Secretary of State | Steve Simon |
| Attorney General | Keith Ellison |
| Auditor | Julie Blaha |
Legislative Branch
| Senate | House |
|---|---|
| Seats: 67 | Seats: 134 |
| Democrat: 34 | Democrat: 70 |
| Republican: 33 | Republican: 64 |
| Average Constituency Size: 85,172 (based on population figures from 2020 U.S. Census) | Average Constituency Size: 42,586 (based on population figures from 2020 U.S. Census |
| Length of Term: Four years | Length of Term: Two years |
| Term Limit: No term limits | Term Limit: No term limits |
Judicial Branch
| Highest Court | Minnesota Supreme Court |
| Chief Justice | Lorie Skjerven Gildea |
| Number of Justices | 7 |
| Method of Selection | Nonpartisan election |
| Method of Retention | Reelection |
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