U.S. Senate · Minnesota
Sen. Tina Smith (D)
Represents Minnesota, in office since Jan. 3, 2021. Official site
$5.01spent by the campaign for every vote cast in the 2020 general election
- This race$5.01
- Opponent$2.09
- MN average$5.71
- Senate average$13.91
Ranks 70 of 96 senators (1 = most spent per vote).
The 2020 race
| Candidate | Votes | Campaign spent | Per vote cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Smith (D), won | 1,566,522 (48.7%) | $16,100,432 | $5.01 |
| Jason Lewis (R) | 1,398,145 (43.5%) | $6,715,450 | $2.09 |
Total votes cast: 3,214,256. “Per vote cast” is the campaign’s total spending for that election divided by all votes cast in the race.
Tracked issue money in 2026
| Issue | Groups | Given | Bundled | Spent for | Spent against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HousingReal estate and home building | Realtors PAC (RPAC) | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
MN’s other senator
Results: state-certified totals (sources in How this works). Spending: FEC candidate totals for the 2020 election (as of Oct. 6, 2026). How this is calculated.