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Governor of Minnesota

Minnesota · Next election 2026State
About This Office

Governor of Minnesota — the state's chief executive, responsible for signing legislation into law, directing the executive branch, and serving as commander-in-chief of the state National Guard.

Term Length
4 years
Current Officeholders
Tim Walz
Tim WalzD
Governor · Minnesota
The 2026 Race

25 candidates filed for the 2026 Governor election in Minnesota. General election on Nov 3, 2026.

Primary
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General
Nov 3, 2026
Total Raised
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Candidates
25 filed
Incumbent
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Cash on Hand
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Election History
YearWinnerResultRunner-UpTotal Votes
2026Amy Klobuchar D55.5%Lisa Demuth R 42.7%2,827,718
2022Tim Walz - Peggy Flanagan D53.2%Scott Jensen - Matt Birk R 45.4%2,465,271
2018Tim Walz D27.8%Tim Walz / Peggy Flanagan D 27.8%5,008,160
2014Mark Dayton / Tina Smith D51.4%Jeff Johnson / Bill Kuisle R 45.7%1,925,270
2010Mark Dayton / Yvonne Prettner Solon D44.2%Tom Emmer / Annette Meeks R 43.7%2,081,181
2006Tim Pawlenty / Carol Molnau R47.2%Mike Hatch / Judi Dutcher D 46.3%2,177,378
2002Tim Pawlenty / Carol Molnau R45.7%Roger Moe / Julie Sabo D 37.6%2,185,275
1998Jesse Ventura / Mae Schunk O37.2%Norm Coleman / Joanne Benson R 34.5%2,078,591
1994Arne Carlson / Joanne Benson R63.8%John Marty / Pat Forciea D 34.3%1,715,817
State
Population
5,739,445
Median HH Income
$89K
Unemployment
4.1%
Bachelor's+
39.4%
Veterans
5.9%
Median Age
38.8
Mean HH Income
$118K
Poverty Rate
9.3%
HS or Higher
93.9%
Median Home Value
$329K
Median Rent
$1,280/mo
Owner-Occupied
72.2%
Under 18 / 65+
22.9% / 17.3%