2026 Minnesota governor's race

Incumbent: Tim Walz (Democratic) · not seeking re-election in this race

Amy KlobucharMinnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

BGBill Gates Jr.Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

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Declared candidates

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Amy Klobuchar
Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Stated positions (23) ▾
- Abortion: Supports pro-choice policies on abortion. [1]
- Agriculture & Rural Communities: Supports addressing unique needs of rural communities including housing, infrastructure, and broadband. [1]
- Border enforcement & immigration law: Supports bipartisan immigration reform that secures borders and strengthens legal pathways. [1][2]

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Pollster	Date	Demuth (R)	Lindell (R)	Klobuchar (M)	Spread
Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy	6/8 – 6/10	40	36	48	Demuth+4
Emerson College	2/6 – 2/8	38	31	51	Demuth+7
SurveyUSA	1/27 – 1/30	34	32	49	Demuth+2