Primary
Democratic Primary
Held August 11, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Klobuchar ✓ | 614,956 | 92.3% | |
| Kobey J Layne | 40,421 | 6.1% | |
| Mohammad Wazwaz | 10,595 | 1.6% | |
| Thomas Evenstad | 5 | 0.0% | |
| Po Vang | 1 | 0.0% |
Republican Primary
Held August 11, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Demuth ✓ | 179,714 | 43.1% | |
| Mike Lindell | 134,326 | 32.2% | |
| Kendall Qualls | 88,440 | 21.2% | |
| Loner Blue | — | — | |
| Raul J Estrada | — | — |
Full calendar and every race: Minnesota primary guide
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General Election Polling Trend
PollingSource average — trailing average of all polls from the last 30 days.
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RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
Average reflects all polls from the last 30 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIPP Insights partisan·R ±2.5 | 2026-09-02 | 1494 RV | ±2.70 | Amy Klobuchar 47.00% | Lisa Demuth 37.00% |
| SurveyUSA | 2026-08-28 | 661 LV | Amy Klobuchar 52.00% | Lisa Demuth 36.00% | |
| KTSP/SurveyUSA | 2026-08-17 | 661 LV | ±4.30 | Amy Klobuchar 51.00% | Lisa Demuth 36.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Minnesota governor's race?
Amy Klobuchar leads Lisa Demuth 50% to 36.3% in the PollingSource polling average — a D+13.7 margin based on 3 polls from the last 30 days.
Is the 2026 Minnesota governor's race competitive?
No — the PollingSource polling average rates it Safe D for Democrats.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Minnesota governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from TIPP Insights (completed September 2, 2026), found Amy Klobuchar (D) at 47% and Lisa Demuth (R) at 37%.
When is the 2026 Minnesota governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
No MN term limits; Walz seeking a third term