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2026 Minnesota governor's race
Incumbent: Tim Walz (Democratic) · not seeking re-election in this race
Amy KlobucharMinnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor PartyBGBill Gates Jr.Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Implied chance of winning — live Polymarket prices
Where they stand
Expand an issue for what they've actually said, cited| Issue | Klobuchar | Qualls | Demuth | Lindell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Unknown | Cut taxes | Cut taxes | |
| Build more | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Expand gov role | Unknown | Market-based | Market-based | |
| Reform sentencing | Unknown | Tough on crime | Tough on crime | |
| Limit fossil fuels | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Pro Abortion | Unknown | Protect Unborn | Unknown | |
| EV mandates | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Parental authority | |
| Unknown | Unknown | Open Choice | Open Choice | |
| Deregulate | Unknown | Unknown | Deregulate | |
| New restrictions | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Crack down | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |
| No ID requirement | Unknown | Unknown | Require ID | |
| Election integrity: mail ballots | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Social Security & Medicare | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Legalize | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Medical gender transition for minors | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Unknown | Unknown | Protect Women | Unknown | |
| DEI programs | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Mixed record | Unknown | Unknown | Enforce the law | |
| Supports LGBT Causes | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Cut spending | |
| Student loan forgiveness | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Sanctuary jurisdictions | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Congressional term limits | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Congressional stock trading | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Free speech & tech censorship | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Back Israel | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Ukraine aid | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| China & trade | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
- [1] 5 questions on 5 issues: Lisa Demuth, Republican candidate for governor - KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News
- [2] Lisa's Priorities
- [3] Lindell releases plan to eliminate income tax with massive cuts to education, healthcare spending • Minnesota Reformer
- [4] 5 questions on 5 issues: Mike Lindell, Republican candidate for governor - KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News
- [5] Lower Housing Costs for Minnesotans - Amy Klobuchar for Governor
- [6] Klobuchar Statement on Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act - News Releases - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
- [7] Roll call HR6644 (official record)
- [8] Political positions of Amy Klobuchar
- [9] Health Care - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
- [10] Rep. Lisa Demuth - Legislative update
- [11] 2026 Governor Forum - Goodhue County Republicans
- [12] Environment, Climate Change, Homegrown Energy and Natural Resources - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
- [13] Amy Klobuchar on Climate Change: Where the Candidate ...
- [14] Demuth, Lisa - MN Family Voter
- [15] 2026 Minnesota Governor's race
- [16] Mike Lindell for Minnesota Governor - Official Platform Site
- [17] ONE-ON-ONE with Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell
- [18] Klobuchar Statement Regarding Bipartisan Gun Framework Including Her Provision on Closing the Boyfriend Loophole - News Releases - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
- [19] Klobuchar Statement on Bipartisan Border Security and Foreign Aid Package - News Releases - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
- [20] Roll call S5271 (official record)
- [21] S5271 on congress.gov
- [22] Mike Lindell on Government Reform
- [23] In shift, Klobuchar now supports legalizing marijuana
- [24] Klobuchar says she favors legalizing recreational marijuana
- [25] Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Immigration Reform: 'We Need to Get this Done' - Amy in the News - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
- [26] Amy Klobuchar on Immigration
- [27] Immigration - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
- [28] Federal Immigration Reform Policy:
- [29] Mike Lindell turns focus to selling his immigration agenda to Minnesotans
- [30] Longtime Israel supporter Amy Klobuchar pivots as Democrats divided over Mideast nation | Alpha News MN
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