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Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota

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

General election

DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Ben Schierer, Democratic, is running for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota for the first time.

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GreenFirst-time candidate

Jane Kirby is running for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAttorney

Ryan Wilson is an attorney and entrepreneur running for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota. He emphasizes government accountability and transparency, education funding oversight, and independent audit of public spending.

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Primary

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Andrew Maass is a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Ashley Johnson is a Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvanced

Ben Schierer, Democratic, is running for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota for the first time.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Brian Nicholson is a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Dennis Conn is a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Jason Haarsager is a Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Joe Kincaid is a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Kerry Busby is a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Leah Harris is a Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateRetired

Mark Frascone is a Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Murad Alshool is a Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateManufacturing

Paul Ference is a Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdministrator

Phillip Parrish is a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedAttorney

Ryan Wilson is an attorney and entrepreneur running for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota. He emphasizes government accountability and transparency, education funding oversight, and independent audit of public spending.

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