Humphrey Campaign Poster, 1968

Humphrey Campaign Poster, 1968

Hubert H. Humphrey campaign poster: "Some talk change. Others cause it," 1968.

Harold Stassen, ca. 1937

Harold Stassen

Harold Stassen, ca. 1937.

Floyd Olson delivering speech, 1932

Floyd Olson delivering speech, 1932

Governor Floyd B. Olson, ca. 1932. Photo by St. Paul Daily News

Political Equality Club, Minneapolis

Political Equality Club, Minneapolis

Political Equality Club, Minneapolis, ca. 1915. Photo by Fred. W. Bates.

John Johnson campaign poster, 1908

John Johnson campaign poster, 1908

Political postcard for John A. Johnson (Governor of Minnesota) for President, 1908.

Jordanians discussing politics, 1895

Jordanians discussing politics, 1895

Men in front of C.H. Casey Hardware store in Jordan discussing politics, ca. 1895.

RNC delegate ribbon,1892

RNC delegate ribbon,1892

Republican National Convention delegate’s ribbon, 1892.

"Gopher Train" illustration

"Gopher Train" illustration

"Gopher Train" illustration by Robert O. Sweeny made in opposition to a proposed amendment to the Minnesota State Constitution allowing the state to issue $5,000,0000 worth of bonds to assist railroad construction, 1857.

Governor Mark Dayton delivering an address to state legislators

Governor Mark Dayton delivering an address to state legislators

Governor Mark Dayton delivering his first State of the State address to a joint session of the Minnesota Legislature, February 9, 2011

HOW POLITICS HAS SHAPED THE STATE

Politics in Minnesota

People in Minnesota have engaged in lively politics noted for a high level of citizen participation since the founding of the state in 1858 and long before. Often, they showed a willingness to use government to improve the state’s quality of life. Though Minnesota’s political parties have at times diverged from their national counterparts, they have produced leaders who made notable contributions to the nation.

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