Minnesota
Federal and statewide candidates, elections, state political parties, news sites, and other resources — no frills, just what you need — curated by Politics1 publisher Ron Gunzburger.
This state page last updated: January 16, 2026
Governor
(Governor & Lt. Governor candidates run together on tickets.)
[ Tim Walz (DFL)* - Retiring in 2026. ]
& [ Peggy Flanagan (DFL)* - Candidate for US Senator in 2026. ]
Steve Carlson (DFL) - Business Consultant, Conservative Activist & Frequent Candidate
& Runningmate Not Yet Named
Bill E. Gates Jr. (DFL) - Pastor & '22 Arkansas Gov Candidate
& Runningmate Not Yet Named
Amy Klobuchar (DFL) - US Senator, Ex-Hennepin County Attorney & '20 Pres Candidate
Steve Simon (DFL) - Secretary of State, Ex-State Rep. & Attorney
Peggy Bennett (R) - State Rep. & Retired Teacher
& Runningmate Not Yet Named
Julie Coleman (R) - State Sen. & Ex-Chanhassen City Councilwoman
Lisa Demuth (R) - State House Speaker, Ex-Rocori School Board Member & Businesswoman
& Ryan Wilson (R) - Attorney, Ex-Medical Device Company CEO & '22 St Auditor Nominee
Scott Jensen (R) - Ex-State Sen., Physician & '22 Nominee
& Phouthaivanh Wilkerson (R) - Police Officer.
Jeff Johnson (R) - Ex-St Cloud City Councilman, Truck Driver & '20 County Comm Candidate
& Runningmate Not Yet Named
Patrick Knight (R) - Agribusiness Company CEO, Attorney & Retired USMC Officer
& Runningmate Not Yet Named
Brad Kohler (R) - Retired MMA Fighter, Businessman & '24 County Commission Nominee
& Runningmate Not Yet Named
Mike Lindell (R) - Businessman & MAGA Activist
& Runningmate Not Yet Named
Chris Madel (R) - Attorney
& Runningmate Not Yet Named
Phil Parrish (R) - Teacher, Naval Reserve Officer, Afghan War Veteran & '18 Candidate
& Runningmate Not Yet Named
Kendall Qualls - (R) - Technology Executive, Army Veteran, '22 Candidate & '20 US Rep Nominee
& Runningmate Not Yet Named
Kristin Robbins (R) - State Rep., Economist & Ex-Congressional Aide
& Runningmate Not Yet Named
Joyce Lacey (FI) - Guardianship Reform Advocate, '24 US Sen Nominee & '22 Candidate
Mike Newcome (FI) - Retired Home Cleaning Contractor & Ex-Sales Manager
& Runningmate Not Yet Named
Jesse Ventura (I) - Ex-Governor, Ex-Brooklyn Park Mayor, Retired Pro Wrestler & Vietnam War Veteran
Next State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2026.
Secretary of State
Steve Simon (DFL)* - (Campaign Site)
Tad Jude (R) - Ex-District Judge, Ex-State Sen., Ex-State Rep., '24 US Rep Candidate & '22 Atty Gen Candidate
Attorney General
Keith Ellison (DFL)* - (Campaign Site)
Ron Schutz (R) - Attorney, Army Veteran & GOP Activist
State Auditor
[ Julie Blaha (DFL)* - Retiring in 2026. ]
Zach Filipovich (DFL) - Ex-Duluth City Councilman, Business Consultant & Accountant
Adam Jennings (DFL) - Tonka Bay Mayor, Financial Executive & Retired Army Officer
Ben Schierer (DFL) - Ex-Fergus Falls Mayor & Businessman
Dan Wolgamott (DFL) - State Rep. & High School Football Coach
Elliott Engen (R) - State Rep.
Nate George (R) - Braham Mayor, Tribal Gaming Regulator & Retired USAF Veteran
Jay Reeves (FI) - Retired Army Officer, Iraq War Veteran & '24 US Rep Candidate
STATE LEGISLATURE
State House - (DFL Caucus - Republican Caucus)
State Senate - (DFL Caucus - Republican Caucus)
U.S. Senator
SENATE ELECTION 2026:
[ Tina Smith (DFL)* - Retiring in 2026. ]
Angie Craig (DFL) - Congresswoman & Ex-Journalist
Peggy Flanagan (DFL) - Lt Governor, Ex-State Rep. & Ex-Minneapolis School Board Member
Billy Nord (DFL) - Radio Show Producer
Michelle Benson (R) - Ex-State Sen., Accountant & '22 Gov Candidate
Christopher Brooks (R) - Logistics Specialist
Kathleen Fowke (R) - Realtor & '20 St Sen Nominee
Paul Gazelka (R) - Ex-State Senate Majority Leader, Ex-State Rep. & '22 Gov Candidate
Alycia Gruenhagen (R) - Food Co-Op Manager & Frequent Candidate
David Hann (R) - Ex-State GOP Chair, Ex-State Senate Minority Leader, Consultant & Vietnam War Veteran
Patrick Munro (R) - Businessman, Iraq War Veteran & Frequent Candidate
Jim Nash (R) - State Rep.
Ray Petersen (R) - Truck Driver, Navy Veteran & '24 Candidate
Mike Ruoho (R) - Restaurant Owner
Adam Schwarze (R) - Retired Navy SEAL Officer
Marisa Simonetti (R) - Real Estate Investor & '24 Hennepin County Comm Nominee
Michele Tafoya (R) - Retired NBC Sportscaster & GOP Activist
Tom Weiler (R) - Retired Navy Officer & '22 US Rep Nominee
Royce White (R) - Ex-NBA Pro Basketball Player, '24 Nominee & '22 US Rep Candidate
Mark York (R) - Computer Scientist, Farmer & Ex-White House Fellow
SENATE ELECTION 2030:
Amy
Klobuchar (DFL)* - (Campaign
Site)
U.S. House (Districts)
District 1
Brad Finstad (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Jake Johnson (DFL) - Teacher
Andy Smith (DFL) - State Rep. & Movie Theater/Coffeeshop Owner
Oliver Morlan (I) - Blue Collar Operations Supervisor
District 2
[ Angie Craig (DFL)* - Candidate for US Senate in 2026. ]
Kaela Berg (DFL) - State Rep. & Flight Attendant
Dan Feehan (DFL) - Ex-US Depy Asst Secretary of Defense, Army Veteran & '18/'20 Nominee
Matt Klein (DFL) - State Sen. & Physician
Matt Little (DFL) - State Sen., Ex-Lakeville City Councilman & Attorney
Michael Stefanko (DFL)
Tyler Kistner (R) - USMC Reserve Officer & '20/'22 Nominee
Eric Pratt (R) - State Sen.
Tayler Rahm (R) - Attorney & '24 Candidate
District 3
Kelly Morrison (DFL)* - (Campaign Site)
Jeremy Westby (R) - Public Relations Firm Owner & Music/Event Producer
District 4
Betty McCollum (DFL)* - (Campaign Site)
Gene Rechtzigel (R) - Farmer, Property Manager & Frequent Candidate
DISTRICT 5
Ilhan Omar (DFL)* - (Campaign Site)
Latonya Reeves (DFL) - DNC Member & State AFSCME Labor Union VP
Dalia Al-Aqidi (R) - Retired Journalist & '20/'24 Candidate
John Nagel (R) - Retired Police Officer & '24 St Rep Nominee
District 6
Tom Emmer (R)* - (House Majority Whip Site) - (Campaign Site)
Mike Foley (R) - Chemical Engineer & Iraq War Veteran
Doug Chapin (DFL) - College Professor, Attorney & Ex-Congressional Aide
Sierra Grandy (DFL) - Attorney & Mental Health Advocate
Jeanne Hendricks (DFL) - Nurse Anesthetist & '22/'24 Nominee
District 7
Michelle Fischbach (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Jared Adams (DFL) - Public Education Advocate, Army Veteran & '22 St Sen Candidate
Heather Keeler (DFL) - State Rep. & Educator
Derek Logan (DFL) - Fitness Instructor, Hospitality Worker & '24 US Sen Candidate
Erik Osberg (DFL) - Media Marketing Firm Owner, Ex-TV Sports Reporter & Ex-Construction Worker
District 8
Pete Stauber (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Harry Welty (R) - Ex-Duluth School Board Member, Ex-Teacher & Frequent Candidate
Emanuel Anastos (DFL) - Indian Child Welfare Case Manager
Cyle Cramer (DFL) - Attorney & National Guard Veteran
JohnClark Jarbi (DFL) - Community College Student & Democratic Socialist Activist
John-Paul McBride (DFL)
Trina Swanson (DFL) - Retired USCIS International Operations Director
Political Parties
Constitution Party of Minnesota (C)
Constitutional Republic Party (CR)
Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL)
Forward Independence Party
of Minnesota (FI)
Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party (GLC)
Green Party of Minnesota (G)
Human Rights Party (HRP)
Legal Marijuana Now Party (LMN)
Libertarian Party of Minnesota (L)
Minnesota Republican Party (R)
Independent (I)
Write-In (WI)I)
Write-In (WI)
State Election Office
Secretary
of State's Office
Campaign Finance & Public
Disclosure Board
State News Sources
Alexandria
Echo Press
Austin Daily Herald
Axios Twin Cities
Brainerd Daily
Dispatch
Bring Me The News (Arena News Group)
Checks & Balances (Politics)
Duluth News-Tribune
Grant County Herald
HometownSource.com (East Central Minnesota Community Newspapers)
Kanabec County Times
Lavender Magazine (LGBT)
Mankato Free Press
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Minnesota Daily (UMN)
El Minnesota de Hoy (Spanish)
Minnesota Lawyer
Minneapolis Racket (Alternative)
Minnesota Reformer
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
(African-American)
MinnPost.com
Morrison County Record
New Ulm Journal
Page 1 Publications
(Community Newspapers)
La Prensa de Minnesota (Spanish)
Rochester Post-Bulletin
Sahan Journal (Immigrant Community)
Southwest Minneapolis Journal
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Willmar West Central Tribune
Winona Daily News
KBJR TV-6 (CBS - Duluth)
KQDS TV-21 (FOX - Duluth)
KCCO TV-4 (CBS - Minneapolis)
KSTP TV-5 (ABC - Minneapolis)
KSMP TV-9 (FOX - Minneapolis)
KARE TV-11 (NBC - Minneapolis)
KJNK TV-25 (Telemundo - Minneapolis)
KSMQ TV-15 (PBS - Austin)
Pioneer PBS (Granite Falls)
Twin Cities PBS
Minnesota Public
Radio (NPR)