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Politics in Fosston

Who represents Fosston

Fosston is represented in Congress by Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and Representative Michelle Fischbach. Tim Walz is governor.

Amy KlobucharTina SmithMichelle Fischbach6 people represent Fosston →
Election Day32days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
6
in Washington and Minnesota

What stands out about civic life in Fosston

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In Minnesota

Who represents Fosston in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Fosston.

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Tim WalzGovernor of MinnesotaDemocratic-Farmer-Labor · Since 2019Website ↗651-201-3400
State Senate · District 1
Mark JohnsonState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 1B
Steve GanderState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗218-773-3447Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Polk County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Polk County. Fosston’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President15,419 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican65.9%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat32.2%
Others1.9%

Minnesota: Harris 50.9%, Trump 46.7%

U.S. Senate15,098 votes
Royce WhiteRepublican56.7%
Amy KlobucharDemocrat40.6%
Others2.7%

Minnesota: Klobuchar 56.2%, White 40.5%

U.S. House · Minnesota's 7th District390,510 votes
Michelle FischbachRepublican70.4%
Aj "john" PetersDemocrat29.4%
Others0.1%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 32 days away

What Minnesota voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Minnesota
  • U.S. SenateOne of Minnesota’s two seats (now Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith)
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Michelle Fischbach)
  • GovernorNow Tim Walz
  • State legislatureThe 2 seats that cover Fosston are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Fosston
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Fosston in Congress

Two senators for all of Minnesota, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Minnesota
Amy Klobuchar
Amy KlobucharU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2007Website ↗202-224-3244
Tina Smith
Tina SmithU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2018Website ↗202-224-5641
U.S. House · Minnesota's 7th District
Michelle Fischbach
Michelle FischbachU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2021Website ↗202-225-2165
Closer to home

Where Fosston’s own decisions get made

Local leaders and public meetings. Most of what shapes daily life (roads, schools, taxes, zoning) is decided here.

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Fosston’s leaders

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Fosston by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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