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Kendall Qualls’ running mate was present at US Capitol on Jan. 6
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Kyle Brown , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Brian Nicholson, running mate of Kendall Qualls, confirmed his presence to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS.
A local politician's running mate was at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. Brian Nicholson, running mate of Kendall Qualls, confirmed his presence to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS. Qualls is a GOP-endorsed candidate for governor.
Nicholson was on the Capitol grounds during the insurrection that occurred on that day. Further details about his involvement are available from 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS. The confirmation of Nicholson's presence has been reported, but additional information about his actions or statements regarding the event is not provided here.
For more information, readers can refer to the original report from 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A local politician's running mate was at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. Brian Nicholson, running mate of Kendall Qualls, confirmed his presence to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS. Qualls is a GOP-endorsed…
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