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1-on-1 with leading Republican candidates for Minnesota governor
By Josh Skluzacek at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is working to schedule one-on-one interviews with each of the top candidates for the key election races in Minnesota this fall.
Below are the full interviews with each of the three leading Republican candidates for governor: Mike Lindell, Lisa Demuth and Kendall Qualls.
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Key takeaway Below are the full interviews with each of the three leading Republican candidates for governor: Mike Lindell, Lisa Demuth and Kendall Qualls.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
As Minnesotans prepare to head to the polls, the interviews with Mike Lindell, Lisa Demuth, and Kendall Qualls offer a glimpse into the vision each candidate has for the state's future. With the KSTP/SurveyUSA poll indicating Mike Lindell is currently leading the GOP governor race, his platform and policies will likely be under close scrutiny. The fact that these candidates are vying for the top spot in the Republican primary underscores the complexity of the election landscape in Hennepin County and the broader Twin Cities area. The outcome of this primary will have significant implications for the general election, and ultimately, the direction of state government. Minnesotans will be watching to see how each candidate's stance on key issues, such as public safety and education, resonates with voters and shapes the campaign narrative in the months to come.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is working to schedule one-on-one interviews with each of the top candidates for the key election races in Minnesota this fall.
Below are the full interviews with each of the three leading Republican candidates for governor: Mike Lindell, Lisa Demuth and Kendall Qualls.
KS...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 29, 2026 by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) and curated for The Minneapolis readers.
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