Chris Madel drops out of Governor's race over Operation Metro Surge

Name: Chris Madel drops out of Governor's race over Operation Metro Surge
Uploaded: 2026-01-26T18:25:06Z
Description: Republican Chris Madel is ending his campaign for Minnesota governor, citing in part ongoing issues with Operation Metro Surge and saying he could not support national Republicans’ "stated retribution on the citizens of our state."

Republican Chris Madel is ending his campaign for Minnesota governor, citing in part ongoing issues with Operation Metro Surge and saying he could not support national Republicans’ "stated retribution on the citizens of our state."

Posted January 26, 2026 12:25pm CST