Minnesota Primary Election Preview | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Minnesota’s primary election day is here—voters decide who’ll battle for governor, Senate, and every congressional seat in November. The U.S. Senate race is wide open with Lt. Gov. Peggy Smith and Rep. Angie Craig vying for the Democratic nod, while Republicans pit Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze against sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya. Governor Tim Walz won’t run again, opening the door for a new chief executive—with Republicans fielding Kendall Qualls, Speaker Lisa Demuth, and Mike Lindell, backed by Trump. Every district sees fresh competition, including challengers targeting incumbents like…