Overview
- Demuth, 58, launched her 2026 bid with a campaign video and plans a Monday news conference to kick off the run.
- She says she will seek the Minnesota GOP’s endorsement and the endorsement of President Trump.
- Rivals including Scott Jensen and Kristin Robbins have indicated they would continue to an August primary if they do not win the party nod.
- Demuth points to a $5 billion spending reduction negotiated in a tied House and lists lower taxes, better K–12 outcomes, and fraud prevention as priorities.
- Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is running for a third consecutive term, and the DFL is criticizing Demuth as favoring corporate interests.