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Governor
Minnesota · November 3, 2026
Minnesota voters will choose a governor for a 4-year term. Current officeholder: Tim Walz.
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Tim Walz
Incumbent
Democrat
· Running for re-election
Tim Walz (D) has served as Governor of Minnesota since 2019 and won re-election in 2022. He previously served in the U.S. House and worked as a high school teacher, and was the Democratic vice-presidential nominee in 2024. Stated priorities include school meals, reproductive rights, and clean energy.
Sources: Ballotpedia; National Governors Association.
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Republican
· Challenger
Lisa Demuth (R) has served as Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2025 and as a state representative since 2019. She is challenging incumbent Governor Tim Walz in the 2026 race.
Sources: Ballotpedia.