Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth runs for governor against Amy Klobuchar
The gist
Republican Lisa Demuth faces Democrat Amy Klobuchar in Minnesota's Nov.
Either winner would be Minnesota's first female governor.
How it unfolded
- Aug 12, 2026Demuth won the Republican primary for Minnesota governor, defeating Mike Lindell and Kendall Qualls. She advanced to face Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who won the Democratic primary, in the Nov. 3 general election.
- Sep 7, 2026Demuth defended $2.8 million in outside PAC (political action committee) funding in the governor's race and denied coordination; the PAC gave that amount to support her campaign.
- Sep 24, 2026Demuth called for a swift end to the war in Iran, breaking with President Donald Trump as his approval rating slips.