How Trump's endorsement impacts MN governor's race
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President Trump has officially endorsed MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in the race for Minnesota Governor. FOX 9 political analyst Blois Olson joins anchor Leah Beno to break down how this major endorsement impacts the highly competitive Republican gubernatorial primary between Mike Lindell, Lisa Demuth, and Kendall Qualls.

Minnesota primary elections 2026: What you need to know as voting begins

Minnesota’s 2026 primary election kicks off with early voting starting Friday, June 26, with major races include elections for governor and U.S. Senate. Here's what you should know:

MN governor's race: GOP endorsement complicates primary
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A week after the state conventions, the race for Minnesota governor has become more crowded as House Speaker Lisa Demuth decides to stay in the race. Fox 9 political analyst Blois Olson discusses the potentially competitive three-way Republican primary and what the recent party endorsement actually means for Kendall Qualls.

Demuth stays in governor's race after losing endorsement
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Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth announced Tuesday she will continue her campaign for governor after losing the Republican endorsement to Kendall Qualls at the Minnesota GOP State Convention. Demuth said her decision came after the Minnesota GOP announced candidates would not be bound by the party's endorsement pledge following voting issues during the convention. 

Lisa Demuth stays in Minnesota governor's race after GOP waives endorsement pledge

House Speaker Lisa Demuth announced Tuesday she will continue her bid for governor after the Minnesota GOP released candidates from its endorsement pledge following voting issues at the state convention, setting up a Republican primary against endorsed candidate Kendall Qualls and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell.

Kendall Qualls endorsed by Minnesota GOP for governor

The Minnesota GOP endorsed Kendall Qualls to run for governor after electronic voting issues caused delays at the Minnesota GOP State Convention.