Episode
Three Republicans, one endorsement: Inside the GOP's fight for Minnesota Governor
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- Essential Minnesota
- Published
- May 22, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1567
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Summary
As Minnesota Republicans head into their state convention, three very different candidates are vying for the party’s endorsement for governor: House Speaker Lisa Demuth, businessman Kendall Qualls and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Walker Orenstein and Nathaniel Minor break down who these candidates are and what their campaigns reveal about the future of the Minnesota GOP.