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2026 Minnesota gubernatorial election
This race is for governor of Minnesota, the state’s chief executive office. It will determine who leads the state government on budget, education, public safety, health care, and other statewide policy issues. Ballotpedia’s election page indicates the general-election candidate list is not yet finalized and will be added after the primary, so the confirmed roster is currently limited and may change as filing and primary processes continue. The race matters because Minnesota has been politically competitive in recent cycles and the governor’s office will shape the state’s direction on major policy disputes.
Candidates
Jeff Johnson is listed by Ballotpedia as a Minnesota governor 2026 candidate, but Ballotpedia’s candidate biography lookup did not return a profile in this session. A Minnesota Legislative Reference Library result identifies a Jeff Johnson who previously served in the Minnesota House and ran for attorney general in 2006, but that source does not by itself confirm this is the same person as the 2026 gubernatorial candidate.
Kobey Layne is listed by Ballotpedia as a Minnesota governor 2026 candidate, and a campaign website is available at kobey4governor.com. The campaign site describes the candidacy as focused on housing, rent, and community-building priorities, but Ballotpedia’s biography lookup did not return a profile in this session, so detailed background information could not be independently confirmed here.
Polling
Data Analysis Information
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 5/4/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.