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Demuth comes out a winner despite lack of Trump endorsement
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Ashley Halbach , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Her opponent, Mike Lindell, had received Trump's endorsement but lost by 11 points, a difference of 45,000 votes.
In the Minnesota governor's race, Lisa Demuth emerged as the winner despite not receiving an endorsement from President Donald Trump. Her opponent, Mike Lindell, had received Trump's endorsement but lost by 11 points, a difference of 45,000 votes. Demuth spoke with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, discussing her victory and the issues that resonated with Minnesota voters.
She noted that voters were seeking a change in state leadership, particularly in the wake of fraud scandals. Further details about Demuth's campaign and her plans for the state are available from 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, which conducted an interview with her.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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