The 2026 Minnesota gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election is a state-level race to elect the executive leadership of Minnesota. This determines the governor and lieutenant governor of the state.
The 2026 Minnesota gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election is a state-level race to elect the executive leadership of Minnesota. This determines the governor and lieutenant governor of the state.
Attorney General
Incumbent Attorney General of Minnesota seeking re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary.
Secretary of State
Incumbent Secretary of State of Minnesota seeking re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary.
Governor
Tim Walz is a former schoolteacher and U.S. Representative who has been the Governor of Minnesota since 2019. He previously served in the Minnesota Army National Guard and in Congress representing Minnesota's 1st congressional district.
Governor
Incumbent Governor of Minnesota. Previously served as U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 1st congressional district from 2007 to 2019. Member of the Minnesota National Guard retiring at the rank of Command Sergeant Major.
Lieutenant Governor of California
No biography available for this candidate yet.
State Auditor
Candidate for Minnesota State Auditor in the 2026 Democratic primary.
Lieutenant Governor of California
No biography available for this candidate yet.
Governor of Minnesota
Former U.S. Senator from Minnesota seeking the governorship in 2026.
Governor
Amy Klobuchar is a candidate running for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 Democratic primary. There are no incumbents in this race.
State Auditor
Candidate for Minnesota State Auditor in the 2026 Democratic primary.
Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota
No biography available for this candidate yet.
Governor
Brad Kohler is an independent candidate for Governor of Minnesota in 2026. He emphasizes fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability in government, advocating for line-item veto power, citizen oversight committees, and blockchain-based spending tracking. He previously built businesses and worked in Minnesota communities.
Governor
Brad Kohler is an Independent candidate for Governor of Minnesota in 2026. He is a former UFC fighter, small business owner, and advocate for eliminating the state income tax, ending property taxes, and reducing car tabs to $99. He emphasizes public safety, parental rights in education, and protecting girls' sports.
Governor
Brad Kohler is a candidate running for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 general election as an Independent. There are no incumbents in this race.
Lieutenant Governor
Candidate running for Lieutenant Governor of California in the 2026 election. No biographical details are available in the source data.
Governor of Minnesota
Democratic candidate for Governor of Minnesota in 2026.
Governor
Christopher Seymore is a candidate running for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 Democratic primary. There are no incumbents in this race.
State Auditor
Candidate for Minnesota State Auditor in the 2026 Democratic primary.
Lieutenant Governor of California
No biography available for this candidate yet.
Lieutenant Governor of California
No biography available for this candidate yet.
Lieutenant Governor of California
No biography available for this candidate yet.
State Auditor
Candidate for Minnesota State Auditor in the 2026 Republican primary.
Lieutenant Governor of California
No biography available for this candidate yet.
Lieutenant Governor of California
No biography available for this candidate yet.
Governor
No biography available for this candidate yet.
Lieutenant Governor of California
No biography available for this candidate yet.
State Auditor
Candidate for Minnesota State Auditor in the 2026 general election representing the Forward Independence Party.
Governor of Minnesota
Candidate for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election. Affiliated with the Republican Party.
Lieutenant Governor of California
No biography available for this candidate yet.
Governor of Minnesota
John Krhin is running in the Republican primary for Governor of Minnesota on August 11, 2026.
Governor
John Krhin is a candidate running for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 Republican primary. There are no incumbents in this race.
Lieutenant Governor of California
No biography available for this candidate yet.
Governor of Minnesota
Republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota in 2026.
Governor
Kendall Qualls is a candidate running for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 Republican primary. There are no incumbents in this race.
Governor of Minnesota
Democratic candidate for Governor of Minnesota in 2026.
Governor
Kobey Layne is a candidate running for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 Democratic primary. There are no incumbents in this race.
Governor of Minnesota
Republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota in 2026.
Governor
Kristin Robbins is a candidate running for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 Republican primary. There are no incumbents in this race.
Governor of Minnesota
Republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota in 2026.
Governor
Lisa Demuth is a candidate running for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 Republican primary. There are no incumbents in this race.
Lieutenant Governor of California
No biography available for this candidate yet.
Governor of Minnesota
Republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota in 2026.
Governor
Mike Lindell is a candidate running for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 Republican primary. There are no incumbents in this race.
State Auditor
Candidate for Minnesota State Auditor in the 2026 Republican primary.
Lieutenant Governor of California
No biography available for this candidate yet.
Governor of Minnesota
Republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota in 2026.
Governor
Patrick Knight is a candidate running for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 Republican primary. There are no incumbents in this race.
Governor of Minnesota
Democratic candidate for Governor of Minnesota in 2026.
Governor
Paul Ference is a candidate running for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 Democratic primary. There are no incumbents in this race.
Governor of Minnesota
Peggy Bennett is running in the Republican primary for Governor of Minnesota on August 11, 2026.
Governor
Peggy Bennett is a candidate running for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 Republican primary. There are no incumbents in this race.
Governor of Minnesota
Republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota in 2026.
Governor
Phillip Parrish is a candidate running for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 Republican primary. There are no incumbents in this race.
Lieutenant Governor of California
No biography available for this candidate yet.
Governor of Minnesota
Democratic candidate for Governor of Minnesota in 2026.
Governor
Rick DeVoe is a candidate running for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 Democratic primary. There are no incumbents in this race.
Attorney General
Candidate for Attorney General of Minnesota running in the 2026 Republican primary.
Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota
Ryan Wilson is running in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota on August 11, 2026.
Lieutenant Governor
Ryan Wilson is a candidate running for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 Republican primary. There are no incumbents in this race.
State Auditor
Candidate for Minnesota State Auditor in the 2026 Republican primary.
Governor
Minnesota State Senator from District 47 since 2017. Family physician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Lieutenant Governor of California
No biography available for this candidate yet.
Lieutenant Governor of California
No biography available for this candidate yet.
Secretary of State
Candidate for Minnesota Secretary of State running in the 2026 Republican primary.
Governor of Minnesota
Republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota in 2026.
Governor
Thomas Evenstad is a candidate running for Governor of Minnesota in the 2026 Republican primary. There are no incumbents in this race.
Lieutenant Governor of California
No biography available for this candidate yet.
Secretary of State
Candidate for Minnesota Secretary of State running in the 2026 Republican primary.
State Auditor
Candidate for Minnesota State Auditor in the 2026 Democratic primary.
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