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· August 23, 2026
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Key points Amy Klobuchar with a significant lead in the race for governor, holding a 52% to 36% advantage over her challenger. Peggy Flanagan has a narrower lead in the contest for a U.
Recent polling data shows U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar with a significant lead in the race for governor, holding a 52% to 36% advantage over her challenger. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has a narrower lead in the contest for a U.S. Senate seat, ahead by 5 points. The attorney general race is currently deadlocked between incumbent Keith Ellison and challenger Ron Schutz, with a notable portion of voters undecided.
Further details on these races and the polling data are available. The poll was conducted after the primaries and provides an early look at the standings in the races for statewide office.
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Category: News Published: August 23, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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