# Episode 64: ICE Shootings + Minnesota Elections w/ Ryan Faircloth of Star Tribune

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Podcast: [The Inside Elections Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-inside-elections-podcast-6436787)
Published: 2026-01-31T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://insideelections.com
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Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Ryan Faircloth of the Star Tribune analyze the impact of the surge of ICE agents and border patrol and two fatal shootings in the Twin Cities on key Minnesota races for governor, Senate and the House and talk about how previous political assassinations in the state and recent attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar has affected candidates in Minnesota. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @RyanFaircloth @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: U.S. Senator Amy Klubuchar Jumps Into Minnesota’s Governor’s Race [Star-Tribune] https://www.startribune.com/us-sen-amy-klobuchar-jumps-into-minnesota-governors-race/601569630 Democrats win two special elections for Minnesota House seats [Star-Tribune https://www.startribune.com/two-special-elections-tuesday-for-minnesota-house-seats/601571183 Republicans in Minnesota were bullish on their election chances. Then ICE arrived [Star-Tribune] https://www.startribune.com/republicans-in-minnesota-were-bullish-about-their-election-chances-then-ice-arrived/601571152 2026 Senate Overview: Democrats Making Progress [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/2026-senate-overview-democrats-making-progress 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-december-5-2025 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideel…

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