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KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Early frontrunners in governor and Senate races, AG a toss-up
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Josh Skluzacek , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 18, 2026
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Key points The Minnesota Attorney General race is currently neck and neck. The DFL has a slight early edge in the governor and U.
A new poll shows tight races ahead for the upcoming elections. The Minnesota Attorney General race is currently neck and neck. The DFL has a slight early edge in the governor and U.S. Senate races.
The gubernatorial race is between House Speaker Lisa Demuth and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, with Klobuchar having the early advantage.
Further details of the poll results are available, including a breakdown of the numbers. The outcome of the races may still be influenced by undecided voters, who make up a notable segment in each of the three races.
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Category: government Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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