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KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Lindell, Tafoya increase their leads; Craig, Ellison margins shrink
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Josh Skluzacek , KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 21, 2026
· 6 min read
Just three weeks from the Minnesota primary elections, GOP frontrunners are further pulling away while DFL races are tightening. Results of a new KSTP/SurveyUSA poll show Mike Lindell and Michele Tafoya gaining in their Republican primary races for Minnesota governor and U.S. Senate, while the DF...
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Key takeaway Results of a new KSTP/SurveyUSA poll show Mike Lindell and Michele Tafoya gaining in their Republican primary races for Minnesota governor and U.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The tightening DFL Senate primary race between Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan has significant implications for Minneapolis voters, who have historically played a crucial role in shaping the state's Democratic ticket. As the race narrows, Minneapolis voters may find themselves courted heavily by both campaigns, with a potential surge in get-out-the-vote efforts and last-minute endorsements. The fact that 16% of voters remain undecided in the DFL Senate primary suggests that Minneapolis' progressive voter base could be the deciding factor in the outcome. Meanwhile, the growing leads of Mike Lindell and Michele Tafoya in the Republican primaries may prompt Minneapolis' Democratic establishment to reassess their general election strategies, particularly in a city where Republican candidates have traditionally faced an uphill battle. As the primary elections approach, Minneapolis voters can expect a flurry of campaign activity, with both parties vying for their support.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Just three weeks from the Minnesota primary elections, GOP frontrunners are further pulling away while DFL races are tightening. Results of a new KSTP/SurveyUSA poll show Mike Lindell and Michele Tafoya gaining in their Republican primary races for Minnesota governor and U.S. Senate, while the DF...
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