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Coffee Break: Election Day

by Nilufer Arsala and Jill Riley

November 03, 2026

A sign points to where early voting happened at the Coon Rapids Civic Center in Coon Rapids, Minn., on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2026.
A sign points to where early voting happened at the Coon Rapids Civic Center in Coon Rapids, Minn., on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2026.Anika Best | MPR News

People across the country are making their voices heard in this year’s midterm election, and today we want to know what songs represent Election Day to you (and why!).

From MPR News: The latest: Election 2026

From songs about making your voice heard to what it feels like to cast your ballot, let’s work together to make a playlist perfect for the polls.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs for Election Day would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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