Nov 3, 2026 · open seat
Minnesota - Governor
Gov. Tim Walz dropped his bid for a third term in January. Either nominee would be Minnesota’s first female governor. Republicans have not won the office since 2006.
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Amy Klobuchar
Democrat
Three-term U.S. senator. Won the August 11 DFL primary with 89.7%. Running mate: Ben Schierer.
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Lisa Demuth
Republican
Speaker of the Minnesota House, the first Republican to hold the post. Beat Trump-endorsed Mike Lindell and Kendall Qualls in the primary with 43.4%. Running mate: Ryan Wilson.
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Who's ahead?
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Ratings: Cook Political Report (Sept 10), Sabato’s Crystal Ball (Sept 3), Decision Desk HQ (Sept 12). Source →
Klobuchar
47
Demuth
40
Down from a 16-point Klobuchar lead (52–36) in the same poll a month earlier.
KSTP / SurveyUSA, likely voters →
Released Sept 18
Where they stand
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Sources: Wikipedia, KSTP / SurveyUSA, Smarter.Vote · September 2026
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