Lisa Demuth wins Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary as Mike Lindell finishes second
Lisa Demuth secured victory in the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary, emerging as the party's top candidate for the November general election. As the House Speaker, Demuth campaigned on her legislative record, emphasizing her ability to unify the Republican caucus and navigate divided government. She successfully blocked Democratic priorities such as gun control legislation and secured budget deals that averted a government shutdown. In a2nd place, Mike Lindell, who was endorsed by Trump, finished a distant second. Despite his loss, Lindell has not yet conceded, claiming to have seen 'anomalies' in the results without providing specific evidence. Lindell has spent significant resources defending his claims of 2020 election fraud, which have been a point of contention for the administration. Demuth's victory positions her as a potential frontrunner against Democratic nominee Amy Klobuchar. As the first Republican woman and first person of color to serve as House Speaker, Demuth aims to bring a conservative approach to the state's executive office.