Minnesota set to elect its first woman governor

Minnesota is almost certain to elect its first woman governor as DFL nominee Amy Klobuchar, a U.S. senator, faces Republican Lisa Demuth, the Minnesota House speaker; Green Party candidate Steven Young is also running. Gov. Tim Walz ended his campaign for a third term earlier this year. Polls close at 8 p.m. CT, and anyone in line by 8 p.m. can still vote.

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Why it matters

Minnesota's next governor will be its 42nd and, if either major-party nominee wins, its first woman in the office. Voters who are in line at their polling place by 8 p.m. CT can still cast a ballot, and Minnesotans can register at their polling place with proof of residence.

What to watch

Minnesota polls close at 8 p.m. CT tonight, Tuesday, November 3; results are reported after that.

How each side sees it

Klobuchar's campaign saysIts priorities are lowering health care and housing costs, rooting out fraud, government accountability, workforce preparation and access to education and health care.

Demuth's campaign saysIts priorities are fighting fraud, lowering taxes, investing in public safety and speeding business development with shorter permitting timelines.

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Published Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Spot an error? Email [email protected]. See our corrections log and standards.