Minnesota GOP Convention Lands in Duluth
- Minnesota's two major political parties are convening this weekend to endorse candidates for the 2026 election cycle, with Republicans gathering in Duluth and Democrats meeting in Rochester.
- Party leaders are prioritizing security with metal detectors and credential checks at both venues amid rumored threats; endorsements provide candidates crucial access to voter databases and local organizing infrastructure.
- Republicans face a competitive Senate endorsement race featuring Michele Tafoya, Adam Schwarze, and Royce White; Tafoya maintains a steady lead of as much as 43% in polling, though Schwarze has gained traction with delegates.
- Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan is positioned to receive the Democratic endorsement for U.S. Senate after Angie Craig announced she would skip the convention entirely, opting to focus on the August 11 primary.
- U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar enters the DFL convention unopposed in her bid for governor, while observers continue debating whether party endorsements still provide decisive advantages in modern campaigns.
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Republicans to endorse candidate for governor at second day of convention
Share This StoryMinnesota Republicans are meeting in Duluth today for the second day of their state convention. The main event of the day will be endorsing a candidate to run against U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the gubernatorial race. The candidates seeking the endorsement for governor are House Speaker Lisa Demuth, businessman Kendall Qualls, former CEO Patrick Knight, MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, State Rep. Peggy Bennett, former Navy intellig…
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Minnesota DFL State Convention on May 29, 2026
The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party State Convention is being held from Friday, May 29, to Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Mayo Civic Center in Rochester. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and her running mate, Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer, gained the Minnesota DFL Party gubernatorial party endorsement during Friday's session. Incumbent Attorney General Keith Ellison gained the endorsement for re-election. Incumbent Secretary of State Steve Simon gain…
Amy Klobuchar wins DFL governor endorsement
In a speech and question-and-answer session ahead of the endorsement vote, Klobuchar emphasized her record in passing legislation in the Senate, her ability to appeal to many different voters across the state and the positive effect on other DFLers when she appears on the ballot.
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