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Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Emily Baude , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The party has not had a statewide win in 20 years.
A fraud scandal involving state government has given Minnesota Republicans hope for winning statewide races. The party has not had a statewide win in 20 years. Recent primary results have boosted their enthusiasm, with Michele Tafoya and Lisa Demuth winning nominations.
The fraud scandal, which involves the theft of hundreds of millions of dollars meant for people in need, is being highlighted by the GOP ticket as they campaign against Democrats. Further details on the scandal and its impact on local politics are available from the source.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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