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Minnesota · 2026 United States general election · November 3

Governor

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Amy Klobuchar Democratic-Farmer-Labor Amy Klobuchar, four-term U.S. senator from Minnesota, is running for governor in 2026. Full profile → Lisa Demuth Republican Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth is the 2026 Republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota. Full profile → Steven Young Green Green Party candidate Steven Young seeks the 2026 Minnesota governorship; former Marine, attorney, and grocery-store owner from Minneapolis Full profile →

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IssueAmy Klobuchar
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Lisa Demuth
Republican
Steven Young
Green
Economy & jobsSupports cutting red tape, workforce training, and growing Minnesota's economy Voted 11 yes · 16 no Supports tax cuts, deregulation, and pro-business environment Supports UBI, green jobs, and a maximum wage
HousingSupports building 100,000+ homes, reforming permitting, and aiding renters and buyers Voted 1 yes · 1 no no sourced position no sourced position
Health careSupports lowering drug costs, protecting rural hospitals, and expanding healthcare access Voted 3 yes · 1 no Supports market competition, more plan choices, fraud crackdown Supports universal single-payer healthcare (Medicare for All)
ImmigrationSupports legal immigration pathways and opposes expanded ICE funding Voted 5 no Supports legal immigration and border enforcement; no sanctuary state Supports abolishing ICE and making Minnesota a sanctuary state
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position Opposes abortion rights; supports restrictions Supports broad abortion access with no gestational limit beyond consent
EducationSupports evidence-based instruction, tutoring, and classroom phone limits in K-12 Voted 1 yes · 3 no · 1 missedno sourced position Supports fully funded, teacher-led education in Minnesota
Climate & energySupports renewable energy and grid modernization to lower utility bills Voted 5 yes · 27 no · 1 missedno sourced position Supports urgent climate action via Green Jobs and renewable energy
Crime & public safetySupports regional gang task force, police recruitment, and longer sentences Voted 5 yes · 5 no Supports police, three-strikes rule, and repealing 'pro-criminal' laws Favors redirecting police funds to social services; Sanctuary State
Taxes & budgetSupports rooting out fraud and ensuring public money is not misspent Voted 11 yes · 12 no no sourced position Supports de-privatization, UBI, debt jubilee; wants Minnesotans to stop paying federal taxes
GunsSupports state assault-weapons ban and gun-safety package Voted 1 no Opposes new gun restrictions; prioritizes enforcing existing laws no sourced position
Democracy & electionsVoices general commitment to protecting democracy no sourced position Views constitutional observers as allies; limited specific election-policy detail
Foreign policy & defenseno sourced position Voted 15 yes · 7 no Calls for ending the war with Iran; backed Israel in 2023 attack Opposes U.S. military spending abroad; supports BDS against Israel

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