Joe Biden campaigns in Minnesota. Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Former Vice President Joe Biden has won Minnesota, a battleground state in the race for the presidency, AP projects.
Why it matters: Minnesota’s 10 electoral votes were on President Trump’s radar as a potential GOP pickup, despite Hillary Clinton winning the state by 1.5% in 2016. Biden had a lead of about 9% in the state the day before Election Day, according to FiveThirtyEight's average of polls.
What to watch: Incumbent Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith (D) is up for re-election against Republican challenger Rep. Jason Lewis.
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