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Minnesota ballot

Minnesota Secretary of State

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 11, 2026

General election

DemocraticIncumbentAttorney

An attorney serving as the incumbent Minnesota Secretary of State, Simon emphasizes expanding voting access through early voting and same-day registration while opposing voting restrictions, and commits to serving all Minnesotans fairly.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidateBusiness development

A law school graduate with business development experience, Tangen is a Libertarian candidate running for Minnesota Secretary of State. He emphasizes removing major-party control of elections, expanding ballot access for alternative candidates, and maximizing voting opportunities while ensuring electoral security.

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GreenFirst-time candidate

Seth Kuhl-Stennes is a Green candidate for Minnesota Secretary of State in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanJudge

Tad Jude, a judge, is running for Minnesota Secretary of State.

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Primary

DemocraticIncumbentAdvancedAttorney

An attorney serving as the incumbent Minnesota Secretary of State, Simon emphasizes expanding voting access through early voting and same-day registration while opposing voting restrictions, and commits to serving all Minnesotans fairly.

From the candidate’s published profile

RepublicanAdvancedJudge

Tad Jude, a judge, is running for Minnesota Secretary of State.

From the candidate’s published profile

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Wendy Phillips is a Republican candidate for Minnesota Secretary of State in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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