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.

Mitch Arvidson serves as CSG Midwest liaison for Kansas. Please contact Mitch with any questions you have or research assistance you need.

Snapshot

Executive Branch
GovernorTim Walz
Lieutenant GovernorPeggy Flanagan
Secretary of StateSteve Simon
Attorney GeneralKeith Ellison
AuditorJulie Blaha
Legislative Branch
SenateHouse
Seats: 67Seats: 134
Democrat: 31Democrat: 69
Republican: 34Republican: 59
Independent: 2Independent: 1
New Republican: 4
Republican (no caucus): 1
Average Constituency Size: 79,163Average Constituency Size: 39,582
Length of Term: Four yearsLength of Term: Two years
Term Limit: No term limitsTerm Limit: No term limits
Judicial Branch
Highest CourtMinnesota Supreme Court
Chief JusticeLorie Skjerven Gildea
Number of Justices7
Method of SelectionNonpartisan election
Method of RetentionReelection