Minnesota gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 11 Republican primary)

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Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: June 2, 2026
Primary: August 11, 2026 General: November 3, 2026
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Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Minnesota
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A Republican Party primary takes place on August 11, 2026, in Minnesota to determine which candidates will earn the right to run as the party's nominee in the state's gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election on November 3, 2026.

In Minnesota, gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial candidates run for election together on a single ticket in both the primary and the general election.

This page focuses on Minnesota's Republican Party gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial primary. For more in-depth information on Minnesota's Democratic gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial primary and the general election, see the following pages:

• Minnesota gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 11 Democratic primary)
• Minnesota gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026

Candidates and election results

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Governor

Republican primary

Republican primary for Governor of Minnesota

The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for Governor of Minnesota on August 11, 2026.

		Candidate
		Peggy Bennett
		Lisa Demuth
		Thomas Evenstad
		Scott Jensen
	Submit photo	Jeff Johnson
		Patrick Knight
		Brad Kohler
		John Krhin
		Mike Lindell
		Phillip Parrish
		Kendall Qualls
		Kristin Robbins

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Chris Madel (R)

Lieutenant governor

Republican primary

Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota

Ryan Wilson (R) is running in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota on August 11, 2026.

		Candidate
		Ryan Wilson

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Thomas Evenstad

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Submitted Biography:  "I'm Thomas Evenstad, born in Springfield Illinois and raised from age 3 in Edina, Minnesota. I'm a staunch Fiscal Conservative running to Make Minnesota Minnesota Again by Deporting Illegals, Safeguarding Children and Destroying Gangs."

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Key Messages

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Safeguarding Kids by Hardening Soft Targets like Schools and Churches and destroying Gangs.

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Make Minnesota Minnesota Again by deporting illegal aliens.

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Prosecuting Fraud and Corruption are going to be priorities under my Evenstad Administration.

Brad Kohler

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Submitted Biography:  "I’m Brad Kohler — a former UFC fighter, entrepreneur, and lifelong Minnesotan running for Governor to bring common sense back to our state. I’ve spent my life standing up to bullies in and out of the ring, and now I’m fighting for the hardworking people of Minnesota who feel unheard and overtaxed. I’m not a career politician — I’m a man of action who believes in personal freedom, fiscal responsibility, and public safety. As Governor, I’ll eliminate the state income tax, end property taxes, and restore accountability across government. I’m running to protect kids, empower parents, support law enforcement, and make Minnesota affordable again for all."

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Key Messages

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1. Minnesota Needs a Fighter, Not a Politician I’ve fought in the UFC and built businesses from the ground up. I know what it takes to win and lead. I’m not here to play politics — I’m here to fix what’s broken. I’ll fight to end corruption, stop rising crime, and return power to the people of Minnesota. We need leadership that works for everyday Minnesotans, not career insiders.

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2. Lower Taxes, More Freedom I will eliminate the state income tax, end property taxes, and reduce car tabs to $99. It’s time Minnesotans keep more of what they earn. I’ll cut red tape for businesses and protect your rights — from the Second Amendment to parental control in education. I believe freedom and affordability go hand in hand.

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3. Protect Kids, Empower Parents I’ll fight to protect girls’ sports, stop gender ideology in schools, and ban early transition surgeries for minors. Parents deserve to be the decision-makers in their children’s lives. I’ll expand school choice, improve vocational training, and make sure every child in Minnesota has a path to succeed — without politics in the classroom.

John Krhin

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Submitted Biography:  "I am John Krhin, son of naturalized citizen Peter Krhin, who came to the U.S. from Austria in 1913. I was born in Chisholm, MN, the last of eight children, when my father was 60 and my mother 50. This gives me a distinctly different perspective on culture, since my life spans five generations, from my father's birth in 1892. My wife, Julia, and I have been married for nearly 53 years and have been blessed with 8 children, 34 grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Born, raised, and residing in the very center of the Iron Range, I've personally witnessed the politics of John Blatnik, James Oberstar, and Rudy Perpich, and the shift from Minnesota common-sense values to the woke culture promoted by today's Democrats. More recently, after serving as an ordained minister of the Gospel since 1981, my wife and I have participated in the grassroots effort to bring the Iron Range into the 21st Century, giving it and Northern Minnesota comprehensive conservative Republican representation for the first time in 100 years. Now, as the next Governor of MN, I propose to lead the rest of MN back to Common Sense for MN, modeled on that launched by Thomas Paine before the U.S. Revolution. MN needs a Constitutional reset, of which I will lead the way, bringing government back to WE THE PEOPLE, reducing the size and scope of MN government, giving citizens, not entrenched politicians, control of the State. @krhin4gov and krhin4gov.com"

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Key Messages

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I will govern within the scope of the MN State and U.S. Constitutions, and The Declaration of Independence, all of which are undergirded by the fact that our rights are endowed by our Creator, the God of the Bible, and that these documents are intrinsically built upon the Christian development of Western culture. Our immigration policy is also built upon this foundation, requiring by oath that citizenship requires the renunciation of fidelity and all allegiance to any foreign prince, potentate, or sovereignty. Historically this pattern of assimilation to our God-ordained Republic, includes the adaptation of English as our common language, requiring occasional limits and even suspension of immigration to advance this process. WE THE PEOPLE.

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Government is bloated and has grown beyond the comprehension of our Founders. However, their foresight produced Article V of our U.S. Constitution, which grants the States the ability to call for a Convention of States for proposing Amendments to the Constitution. The current initiative has been legislatively approved by 19 States, restricted to proposing amendments that will impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit its power and jurisdiction, and impose term limits on its officials and members of Congress. I will lead MN to join this effort, which will trigger the Convention when 34 States pass the initiative. This will provide a model for MN, upon which we can implement similar amendments to our State Constitution.

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Life, is the preeminent unalienable Right endowed by our Creator. Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, MN and all the Stated have the opportunity to reinstate life as a guarantee for the unborn. I will lead MN to form a LIFE INITIATIVE COUNCIL, tasked with producing a 21st century study of life from conception to the grave, and an historically accurate study of how the abortion industry has disrupted the development of our Constitutional Republic, exposing the deranged initiatives of Margaret Sanger and her sympathizers, aimed first at diminishing the influence of the black race, and now destroying the fundamental ability of U.S. citizenry to produce a God-given posterity upon which our Nation can be built. WE THE PEOPLE

Phillip Parrish

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Submitted Biography:  "Phillip C. Parrish is a retired Navy intelligence officer, father, farmer, teacher, administrator, and lifelong Minnesotan running for Governor in 2026 to restore integrity and prosperity."

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Key Messages

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Restoring Prosperity, Freedom, and Safety As your Governor, I’ll act immediately to deliver results for Minnesotans—cutting taxes, empowering parents, ensuring fairness, and strengthening safety. My 100-Day Plan tackles your priorities with decisive action.

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In a Parrish administration: • People will be fired for negligence and criminal activities—not because they offended somebody. • Boys are boys. Girls are girls. • Your hard-earned income belongs to you—not to grifters and thieves. These principles guide my fight to restore common sense, protect freedoms, and deliver real results. No more waste, no more division—just prosperity for all Minnesotans.

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I will appoint commissioners for agencies like Revenue, Management and Budget, Education, and Public Safety, who prioritize efficiency, transparency, fairness, and safety. Acting commissioners will begin work pending Senate confirmation, delivering monthly reports targeting $50 million in administrative savings by Day 100. This plan reflects my vision for a Minnesota that empowers its people, protects fairness, and prioritizes practical solutions. By ensuring fair sports and facilities, ending divisive DEI and sanctuary policies, cooperating to deport violent felons, replacing Due North with skills-focused education, advancing school choice, and cutting taxes—including the gas tax—we will build a stronger, safer, and more unified Minnesota

Voting information

See also: Voting in Minnesota

Ballotpedia will publish the dates and deadlines related to this election as they are made available.

Election analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state.

• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the state.
• Statewide elections - Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state.
• State partisanship - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
• Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.

• Presidential elections
• Statewide elections
• State partisanship
• Demographics

See also: Presidential voting trends in Minnesota and The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Cook PVI by congressional district

2024 presidential results by 2026 congressional district lines

2024 presidential results in congressional districts, Minnesota

District	Kamala Harris	Donald Trump
Minnesota's 1st	43.0%	55.0%
Minnesota's 2nd	52.0%	46.0%
Minnesota's 3rd	60.0%	38.0%
Minnesota's 4th	67.0%	31.0%
Minnesota's 5th	80.0%	18.0%
Minnesota's 6th	39.0%	59.0%
Minnesota's 7th	31.0%	67.0%
Minnesota's 8th	42.0%	56.0%
Source: The Downballot

2016-2024

How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2016, 2020, and 2024 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. Click [show] on the table below for examples:

County-level voting pattern categories
Democratic
Status	2016	2020	2024
Solid Democratic	D	D	D
Trending Democratic	R	D	D
Battleground Democratic	D	R	D
New Democratic	R	R	D
Republican
Status	2016	2020	2024
Solid Republican	R	R	R
Trending Republican	D	R	R
Battleground Republican	R	D	R
New Republican	D	D	R

Following the 2024 presidential election, 50.6% of Minnesotans lived in one of the state's 8 Solid Democratic counties, which voted for the Democratic presidential candidate in every election from 2016 to 2024, and 44.9% lived in one of 74 Solid Republican counties. Overall, Minnesota was Solid Democratic, having voted for Hillary Clinton (D) in 2016, Joe Biden (D) in 2020, and Kamala Harris (D) in 2024. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Minnesota following the 2024 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type.

Minnesota county-level statistics, 2024
Solid Democratic	8	50.6%
Solid Republican	74	44.9%
Battleground Republican	3	2.7%
Trending Democratic	1	1.2%
New Republican	1	0.6%
Total voted Democratic	9	51.7%
Total voted Republican	78	48.3%

Historical voting trends

Minnesota presidential election results (1900-2024)

• 21 Democratic wins
• 10 Republican wins
• 1 other win

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020	2024
Winning Party	R	R	R	P	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D

This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state.

U.S. Senate elections

See also: List of United States Senators from Minnesota

The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Minnesota.

U.S. Senate election results in Minnesota

Race	Winner	Runner up
2024	56.2%	40.5%
2020	48.8%	43.5%
2018	53.0%	42.4%
2018	60.3%	36.2%
2014	53.2%	42.9%
Average	54.3	41.1

Gubernatorial elections

See also: Governor of Minnesota

The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Minnesota.

Gubernatorial election results in Minnesota

Race	Winner	Runner up
2022	52.3%	44.6%
2018	53.8%	42.4%
2014	50.1%	44.5%
2010	43.6%	43.2%
2006	46.7%	45.7%
Average	49.3	44.1

See also: Party control of Minnesota state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Minnesota's congressional delegation as of October 2025.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Minnesota
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	2	4	6
Republican	0	4	4
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	8	10

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Minnesota's top four state executive offices as of October 2025.

State executive officials in Minnesota, October 2025

Office	Officeholder
Governor	Tim Walz
Lieutenant Governor	Peggy Flanagan
Secretary of State	Steve Simon
Attorney General	Keith Ellison

State legislature

Minnesota State Senate

Party		As of January 2026
	Democratic Party	34
	Republican Party	33
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		67

Minnesota House of Representatives

Party		As of January 2026
	Democratic Party	65
	Republican Party	67
	Other	0
	Vacancies	2
Total		134

Trifecta control

Minnesota Party Control: 1992-2025
Four years of Democratic trifectas  •  No Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25
Governor	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	I	I	I	I	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Senate	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D
House	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	S

The table below details demographic data in Minnesota and compares it to the broader United States as of 2023.

Demographic Data for Minnesota
	Minnesota	United States
Population	5,706,494	331,449,281
Land area (sq mi)	79,631	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White	78.4%	63.4%
Black/African American	6.8%	12.4%
Asian	5.1%	5.8%
Native American	0.9%	0.9%
Pacific Islander	0.3%	0.4%
Other (single race)	2.7%	6.6%
Multiple	6.2%	10.7%
Hispanic/Latino	6.2%	19%
Education
High school graduation rate	93.9%	89.4%
College graduation rate	38.8%	35%
Income
Median household income	$87,556	$78,538
Persons below poverty level	9.2%	12.4%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2018-2023).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

State profile

Demographic data for Minnesota
	Minnesota	U.S.
Total population:	5,482,435	316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):	79,627	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:	84.8%	73.6%
Black/African American:	5.5%	12.6%
Asian:	4.4%	5.1%
Native American:	1%	0.8%
Pacific Islander:	0%	0.2%
Two or more:	2.7%	3%
Hispanic/Latino:	5%	17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:	92.4%	86.7%
College graduation rate:	33.7%	29.8%
Income
Median household income:	$61,492	$53,889
Persons below poverty level:	12.2%	11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015) Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Minnesota. **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

Presidential voting pattern

See also: Presidential voting trends in Minnesota

Minnesota voted for the Democratic candidate in all seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.

Pivot Counties (2016)

Ballotpedia identified 206 counties that voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012. Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. Of these 206 counties, 19 are located in Minnesota, accounting for 9.22 percent of the total pivot counties.

Pivot Counties (2020)

In 2020, Ballotpedia re-examined the 206 Pivot Counties to view their voting patterns following that year's presidential election. Ballotpedia defined those won by Trump won as Retained Pivot Counties and those won by Joe Biden (D) as Boomerang Pivot Counties. Nationwide, there were 181 Retained Pivot Counties and 25 Boomerang Pivot Counties. Minnesota had 15 Retained Pivot Counties and four Boomerang Pivot Counties, accounting for 8.29 and 16.00 percent of all Retained and Boomerang Pivot Counties, respectively.

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