In the Republican primary election for Governor of Minnesota, businessman Mike Lindell failed to secure the party's nomination. Despite receiving an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, Lindell was defeated in the primary contest. The loss marks a key moment in the state's political landscape as Republican primary voters selected a different candidate to represent the party in the upcoming general election.
Lisa Demuth emerged victorious in the Republican contest, officially winning the nomination for governor. Her victory concludes a high-profile primary race within the state's Republican Party during the 2026 election cycle, setting the stage for the GOP's campaign to reclaim the governor's office.
On the Democratic side, official results confirmed that Amy Klobuchar secured the party's nomination to run for governor. Klobuchar enters the race as the Democratic choice to succeed outgoing Governor Tim Walz. With both major party primaries now decided, the general election matchup for Minnesota's highest executive office is officially established between Demuth and Klobuchar.