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Minnesota ballot

Governor of Minnesota

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

General election

DemocraticAttorney

Amy Klobuchar, an attorney, is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 general election.

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Republican

Lisa Demuth is a republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota.

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GreenFirst-time candidate

Young is running for his first election as Governor of Minnesota as a Green Party candidate.

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Primary

DemocraticAdvancedAttorney

Amy Klobuchar, an attorney, is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 general election.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Bill Gates Jr. is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

John Krhin is a Republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Kendall Qualls is a Republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateRetail

Kobey Layne is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanAdvanced

Lisa Demuth is a republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Loner Blue is a Republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Mike Lindell is a Republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Mohammad Wazwaz is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Ole Savior is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateVolunteer

Po Vang is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateActivist

Raul Estrada is a Republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Ross Nova is a Republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateActivist

Thomas Evenstad is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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