As the nomination period for the Oakdale City Council elections closed, two incumbents, Bob Amaral and Fred Smith, chose not to seek re-election, prompting an extension for non-incumbent candidates until August 14. Currently, four candidates are set to compete for two available council seats in the November 5 election, signaling a potential shift in local governance. Meanwhile, the Marshfield area held a partisan primary where notable candidates emerged, including Republican Eric Hovde facing incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin for the U.S. Senate and Democrat Kyle Kilbourn challenging Republican Tom Tiffany for U.S. Congress. In Novi, primary results showed Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers securing their respective party nominations for the U.S. Senate, while various incumbents in local and state races ran unopposed, leading them directly to the November ballot. In Minnesota, Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach, despite Trump's endorsement, faced a primary challenge and will compete against either Royce White or Joe Fraser for the chance to run against Senator Amy Klobuchar. These developments across multiple regions highlight a competitive landscape as elections approach in November.