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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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…
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Minnesota GOP Convention lands in Duluth
DULUTH — More than 2,000 delegates were expected to nominate and endorse candidates for five state races during the Republican Party of Minnesota State Convention on May 29 and 30 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. ]]>
Politics Friday Special: Democrats and Republicans convene for their party conventions
Get a look at how the candidates and parties are diving deeper into this year’s midterm election campaign in this special broadcast from the DFL convention in Rochester and the GOP convention in Duluth.
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Winona Daily NewsFour things to watch at Minnesota’s high-stakes political conventions
Democrats and Republicans head into convention weekend facing major questions about momentum, electability and whether party endorsements still matter in modern campaigns.
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