Primary
Primary election: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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Race Overview
General Election Polling Trend
PollingSource average — trailing average of all polls from the last 90 days.
Candidates
Amy Klobuchar
DemocratBill Gates
DemocratKobey Layne
DemocratMohammad Wazwaz
DemocratOle Savior
DemocratPo Vang
DemocratTom Evenstad
DemocratJohn Krhin
RepublicanKendall Qualls
RepublicanLisa Demuth
RepublicanLoner Blue
RepublicanMike Lindell
RepublicanRaul Estrada
RepublicanRoss Nova
RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
Average reflects all polls from the last 90 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy | 2026-06-10 | 800 LV | ±3.50 | Amy Klobuchar 48.00% | Lisa Demuth 40.00% |
| Minnesota Star Tribune | 2026-06-10 | 800 LV | ±3.50 | Amy Klobuchar 48.00% | Lisa Demuth 40.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Minnesota governor's race?
Amy Klobuchar leads Lisa Demuth 48% to 40% in the PollingSource polling average — a D+8.0 margin based on 2 polls from the last 90 days.
Is the 2026 Minnesota governor's race competitive?
It is not considered a top-tier battleground: the PollingSource polling average rates it Likely D, meaning Democrats are clearly favored but an upset is not impossible.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Minnesota governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy (completed June 10, 2026), found Amy Klobuchar (D) at 48% and Lisa Demuth (R) at 40%.
When is the 2026 Minnesota governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 90 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
No MN term limits; Walz seeking a third term
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