Race · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

What this job does

Runs the state's executive branch. The governor appoints department heads and fills empty judge seats, can sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature, calls special sessions, and commands the National Guard. The governor and lieutenant governor are elected together as one ticket, for four-year terms. The lieutenant governor fills in when the governor is away or unable to serve. source: sos.mn.gov (Minnesota Secretary of State)

Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) ended his campaign for a third term in January 2026, so this is an open seat. Governor and lieutenant governor run together as one ticket.

Running mates: Steven Young with Jane Kirby; Amy Klobuchar with Ben Schierer; Lisa Demuth with Ryan Wilson.

Steven Young GreenAttorney
Amy Klobuchar Democratic-Farmer-LaborU.S. Senator; lawyer
Lisa Demuth RepublicanState legislator; co-owner of a commercial property business

Candidates in the order the Minnesota Secretary of State, Elections & Voting lists them . Your ballot may show the candidates in a different order.