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More than 1 million Minnesotans voted in the August 11 primary, a record turnout for a primary election. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination, while Lisa Demuth secured the Republican gubernatorial ticket. These results set up a general election featuring Flanagan against Michele Tafoya and Demuth against Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
Mike Lindell refused to concede the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary despite losing by a double-digit margin to Lisa Demuth. Lindell, a Trump ally, disputed the Associated Press call, claiming 265,000 uncounted votes could change the outcome. Demuth, the state House speaker, won with 179,546 votes to Lindell’s 134,198. She will face Democrat Amy Klobuchar in November, becoming the first woman to win the Minnesota GOP nomination.
Mike Lindell refused to concede the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary to Lisa Demuth, despite trailing by over 45,000 votes. He dismissed the Associated Press's call, claiming hundreds of thousands of votes remained uncounted and demanding an investigation into the results. Demuth, the state House speaker, became the first woman to win the party's nomination and will face Senator Amy Klobuchar in November. Lindell's loss extended a streak of defeats for Trump-endorsed candidates in the state.
Minnesota voters selected their nominees for the open U.S. Senate seat on August 11, 2026. Democrat Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan secured the party nomination, while former sports reporter Michele Tafoya won the Republican primary. The general election will feature a contest between Flanagan and Tafoya to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith. Statewide turnout was high, with a record number of absentee ballots accepted, though federal election monitors faced restrictions in Twin Cities polling places.
Minnesota voters on August 11, 2026, selected their nominees for the November general election, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar securing the Democratic gubernatorial nod and House Speaker Lisa Demuth winning the Republican nomination. In the U.S. Senate race, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic primary, while former broadcaster Michele Tafoya claimed the Republican spot. The primary saw a record number of absentee ballots accepted, though federal election monitors faced access restrictions in major counties.
Wisconsin and Minnesota hold Democratic primaries on Aug. 11, featuring clashes between progressives and establishment figures. In Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers backs David Crowley against socialist Francesca Hong. In Minnesota, Rep. Angie Craig faces Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in a costly Senate race shaped by immigration backlash. These contests follow a narrow progressive win in Michigan, testing the party's ability to unify before November.
Minnesota voters are deciding party nominees for governor, U.S. Senate, and other offices in Tuesday's primary. Amy Klobuchar is the clear favorite for the DFL gubernatorial nomination, while the U.S. Senate race between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig is expected to be close. The GOP gubernatorial race features a crowded field including Mike Lindell and Lisa Demuth. Early ballot counts have reached record highs for a non-presidential year.