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Minnesota Voters Head to the Polls in Tight Aug. 11 Primary

Turnout will determine whether establishment-backed or progressive candidates prevail in the governor and U.S. Senate contests through late absentee returns.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, center, gestures toward U.S. Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., during a campaign event, Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Bristol, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
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Candidates for Minnesota governor, from left, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, Mike Lindell and Kendall Qualls participate in a forum at Farmfest, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Morgan, Minn. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
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Overview

  • The statewide primary is Tuesday, Aug. 11, with polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and any voter in line at closing allowed to vote.
  • Minnesota uses an open primary where voters choose either the DFL or GOP ballot but may only vote in one party’s partisan contests on a single ballot.
  • The Republican governor field is crowded and volatile with Mike Lindell leading some polls and holding President Trump’s endorsement while Kendall Qualls has the state GOP backing and Lisa Demuth carries legislative experience.
  • The open U.S. Senate seat features a close DFL contest between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, aligned with progressives, and Rep. Angie Craig, supported by moderates and party establishment figures.
  • Early in-person voting ended Aug. 10 and absentee ballots must be received by election officials by Election Day so preliminary returns Tuesday night will be unofficial until county canvasses finish and the State Canvassing Board certifies results on Aug. 18.