Minnesota primary Tuesday sets governor, Senate matchups
Minnesotans will head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026 to pick party nominees in races including governor and U.S. Senate, with polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. statewide.[1]
Top Republican governor contenders include party-endorsed Kendall Qualls, Lisa Demuth and Mike Lindell, while the DFL field includes party-endorsed Amy Klobuchar and Kobey Layne among seven candidates.[1]
Minnesota uses an open primary, but ballots that list candidates from more than one party in partisan races are invalidated as split-ticket votes.[1]
Voters can drop off absentee ballots, vote in person on Election Day, or vote early in person.[1] Registered voters generally do not need ID, same-day registration is allowed with approved proof of residence, and campaign activity is barred inside or within 100 feet of polling places.[1]
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📌 Key Facts
- Minnesota’s primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, with polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Republican governor candidates include Kendall Qualls (party‑endorsed), Lisa Demuth and Mike Lindell; DFL governor candidates include Amy Klobuchar (party‑endorsed) and Kobey Layne among seven total.
- Minnesota uses an open primary, but ballots with candidates from more than one party in partisan races are invalidated as split‑ticket votes.
- Voters can still drop off absentee ballots, vote in person on Election Day, or have already voted early in person.
- Registered voters generally don’t need ID; same‑day registration is allowed with approved proof of residence, and campaign activity is barred inside or within 100 feet of polling places.
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