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Minnesota's open governor race

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As of May 2026: Seeking GOP gubernatorial nomination; placed third in February 4 precinct caucuses

Minnesota hasn't elected a Republican governor since 2006. Senator Amy Klobuchar wants to keep it that way.

Updated May 23

Trump’s Tina Peters pardon tests the limits of power over state election crimes

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As of May 2026: Facing defamation suits; still central in networks that elevated Peters and similar figures.

President Trump pardoned former Mesa County, Colorado clerk Tina Peters in December 2025 over her nine-year state prison sentence for letting election conspiracy activists copy voting-machine data. The pardon has no legal effect on her state conviction, yet it triggered an escalating confrontation.

Updated May 15

Notable Quotes

After prayerful consideration and hearing from so many of you across our great state, I've made the decision to enter the 2026 gubernatorial race. I'm still standing and I'll stand for you.

from Minnesota's open governor race · Updated May 23

Lindell has repeatedly claimed, without credible evidence, that “machines flipped votes” in 2020.

from Trump’s Tina Peters pardon tests the limits of power over state election crimes · Updated May 15