When is the Minnesota Governor election?
The Minnesota governor election is November 3, 2026. Minnesota sets the filing deadline, the primary date, and the voter-registration deadline. This page does not restate those dates.
2026 Race Hub
2026 Minnesota Governor candidates
The Minnesota governor election is November 3, 2026.
OppIntell tracks 3 candidate profiles for this race. Named profiles on this page: Amy Klobuchar and Ben Schierer (DFL), Lisa Demuth and Ryan Wilson (R), and Steven Young and Jane Kirby (GP).
Party counts on file are 1 Republican, 1 Democratic, and 1 other.
Candidates
Each card links to that candidate's public profile. Names are in alphabetical order.
Amy Klobuchar and Ben Schierer
DFL · Governor & Lt Governor
Lisa Demuth and Ryan Wilson
R · Governor & Lt Governor
Steven Young and Jane Kirby
GP · Governor & Lt Governor
Key dates / how to research these candidates
Key dates
General election: November 3, 2026.
Minnesota sets the filing deadline, the primary date, and the voter-registration deadline. This page does not restate those dates.
How to research these candidates
Read the public record on each candidate with opposition research. A governor's campaign finance record is a state disclosure, and a gubernatorial candidate may never appear in an FEC report. When a federal filing exists, use FEC candidate research.
FAQ
Which Minnesota Governor candidates are listed?
OppIntell tracks 3 profiles for this race. The alphabetical list is Amy Klobuchar and Ben Schierer (DFL), Lisa Demuth and Ryan Wilson (R), and Steven Young and Jane Kirby (GP).
How do I research these Minnesota Governor candidates?
Start with the opposition research guide at /opposition-research. A governor's campaign finance record is a state disclosure, and a gubernatorial candidate may never appear in an FEC report. When a federal filing exists, the reading guide is /blog/fec-candidate-research. Open a candidate card on this page for that person's profile.