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Governor of Minnesota
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Tim Walz (Democrat) has been governor of Minnesota since January 7, 2019. Amy Klobuchar (Democrat) won the 2026 election and is the governor-elect.
| Governor | Tim Walz (D) |
|---|---|
| In office since | January 7, 2019 |
| Current term ends | 2027 |
| Governor-elect | Amy Klobuchar (D) |
| Next election | 2030 |
2026 governor's race
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Klobuchar (D) | 55.5% | 1,569,714 |
| Lisa Demuth (R) | 42.6% | 1,206,576 |
| Steven Young (G) | 1.8% | 51,389 |
99% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
PoliGov's final forecast gave Amy Klobuchar a 99% chance and Lisa Demuth a 1% chance (Likely D).
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