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Minnesota Primary 2026: Live Election Results
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- In the Democratic Senate primary for Minnesota, moderate Rep. Angie Craig is challenging progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan to replace retiring Senator Tina Smith, highlighting a contest between the party’s center and left factions.
- Michele Tafoya, former NFL sideline reporter, is the frontrunner in the Republican Senate primary and will face the Democratic nominee for the open Senate seat.
- Senator Amy Klobuchar is expected to win the Democratic nomination for governor following Gov. Tim Walz’s decision not to seek a third term amid a fraud scandal.
- The Republican gubernatorial primary features Mike Lindell, endorsed by Trump and known for election conspiracy theories, alongside Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth and entrepreneur Kendall Qualls.
- The Democratic primary for Rep. Angie Craig’s vacated House seat in a battleground district is highly competitive with no clear favorite, while Rep. Ilhan Omar is likely to secure renomination in her safely Democratic district.
