Minnesota Voters Head to Primaries for Gubernatorial Candidate Selection

On January 25, 2026, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed the media at a news conference in Blaine, Minnesota. Citizens of Minnesota are heading to the polls on Tuesday to participate in the primary elections to determine the state’s next governor.

Senator Amy Klobuchar currently leads the Democratic primary race, hoping to succeed Governor Tim Walz. Meanwhile, on the Republican side, President Trump has endorsed Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow, as his preferred candidate.

The polls in Minnesota are set to close at 9 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. For those interested in real-time updates and results, Decision Desk HQ is providing coverage.