Cut income tax rate from 5.85 percent to 5 percent. Deny prisoners right to vote. Abolish greyhound racing. First-term Republican Spence Abraham's big lead over Rep. Debbie Stabenow narrowed after debates, additional Stabenow advertising. Only close race featured state Sens. Mike Rogers, Republican, and Dianne Byrum, a Democrat, seeking Stabenow's seat.
Voters reject vouchers for private or parochial school tuition in failing public school districts.
Gore takes traditionally Democratic stronghold. Department-store heir Mark Dayton used own millions to defeat incumbent Republican Rod Grams. Incumbent Rep. Bill Luther in toughest fight as Republicans poured in money to back former presidential aide John Kline, who came within four points of beating Luther in 1998. Residents of Ventura, Minn., decide to change name of city that honors governor back to St. Augusta. Majority Leader Trent Lott defeats Democrat Troy Brown.