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Who will win the 2026 Minnesota Governor Republican Primary?

Aug 12, 2026, 3:59am UTC, in 26 daysLast updated: Jul 17, 2026, 12:08 PM UTC

Minnesota Republican Governor nominee?

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L. Demuth47%

M. Lindell44%

K. Qualls8%

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Mike Lindell is now at 48% and leads by 13.0 points in the Minnesota Republican governor nomination race.

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AINews Summary

Trump endorsed Mike Lindell in the Minnesota Republican governor race, giving him a notable boost. The article says Lindell is currently leading the GOP primary field, while Lisa Demuth remains a contender. The primary is set for August 11. Trump’s endorsement likely strengthens Lindell’s standing, but the field is still unsettled. The race remains competitive with Demuth also in the mix.

Articles

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Polls

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L. Demuth

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K. Robbins

B. Kohler

Date (Start - End)	Spread	Demuth	Lindell	Qualls	Jensen	Robbins	Kohler
Polling Average	Demuth+1.0	23.5%	22.5%	16.3%	12.0%	3.0%	1.0%
Big Data PollJun 26 - 29	Lindell+4.7	19.8%	24.5%	9.6%	–	–	–
Minnesota Private Business CouncilJun 23 - 25	Demuth+5.2	29.1%	20.4%	23.9%	–	–	–
Minnesota Private Business CouncilJun 23 - 25	Demuth+5.9	33.6%	23.7%	27.7%	–	–	–
SurveyUSAJun 11 - 16	Lindell+5.0	22.0%	27.0%	17.0%	–	–	–
Big Data PollMay 18 - 20	Lindell+1.9	19.4%	21.3%	8.8%	–	–	–
Peak InsightsJan 31 - Feb 1	Lindell+1.0	17.0%	18.0%	11.0%	12.0%	3.0%	1.0%