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 |
In this Dec. 13 webinar, one of the nation’s leading policy experts on Medicaid will preview the coming year — a look at important recent developments in this critical public insurance program, as well as some of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for state legislators and other leaders. Participants also will learn about the tools and options available to the legislative branch regarding oversight of Medicaid, which makes up more than 10 percent of total state spending and now provides health insurance to close to 20 percent of people living in the United States.
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This webinar is open to all and will focus on policy and funding opportunities that help expand the use of on-farm anaerobic digesters. Organized by the CSG Midwestern Legislative Conference Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, and led by AgSTAR experts, this webinar will begin at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time/12:30 p.m. Central Time on Monday, Dec. 18.
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An event for legislators representing the eight states and two Canadian provinces in the Great Lakes basin, the meeting focuses on policies related to protecting the Great Lakes.
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An event for all legislators from the region's states and provinces
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In conjunction with the 77th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC), the MLC Criminal Justice &…
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In conjunction with the 77th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC), the MLC Education & Workforce…
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A webinar hosted by the nonpartisan, binational Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus (GLLC), which gets staff support for its work from CSG Midwest
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A webinar hosted by the nonpartisan, binational Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus (GLLC), which gets staff support for its work from CSG Midwest
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