New Zealand and Minnesota Prepare for November 3 Elections

Voters in New Zealand and Minnesota are preparing for multiple elections and ballot measures scheduled for November 3, 2026. In New Zealand, projections from the Poll of Polls indicate a significant shift in Parliament, with new candidates expected from the National, Act, NZ First, Labour, and Green parties, and potentially the Opportunity Party if it meets the 5% threshold.

In Minnesota, voters will decide on a statewide constitutional amendment to increase funding for school districts from the permanent school fund. Local measures include a $350 million bond issue and a capital-project levy proposed by Independent School District 728 for school construction and technology. Minnesota voters are also casting ballots for various local, county, and state offices, including the U.S. House Sixth District.

To maintain order at Twin Cities polling sites, the nonpartisan Healing Democracy initiative is deploying over 150 trained poll and digital chaplains. These chaplains are tasked with providing de-escalation and accurate voting information to voters.