MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Experts say there is a lot at stake in the Minneapolis and St. Paul mayoral races. They are also watching special elections for state senate vacancies closely.

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Some people might be wondering if the federal government shutdown will have any impact on Tuesday’s election in Minnesota.

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon said there should be very minimal impacts.

"This is not a federal election year. There are no U.S. House or U.S. Senator or presidential contests. So, they really are locally crafted, locally run elections by your cities and counties. So, I think it’s a blessing that we’ll mostly be shielded from those impacts," said Simon.

"It’s really these local issues tha

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