KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: GOP making gains on DFL in Minnesota House races
The elections are still more than six months away but according to our new KSTP/SurveyUSA poll, Republicans have edged into a nominal lead in a generic race pitting Democrats against Republicans.
Republicans haven’t controlled the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2018 but might be in position to take back control and break up the DFL “trifecta” in the 2024 elections.
When likely voters were asked if they’re “generally more inclined to vote” for a Republican, Democrat or candidate from another party, 45% said they prefer Republicans, 44% prefer Democrats, 8% were undecided and 3% preferred another party.
“The Republicans have a chance to take control of the state House based on this poll,” says Carleton College political analyst Steven Schier. Schier says he bases that not just on the slim overall lead by Republicans, but a big shift in …