Minnesota Primary 2026 Results

The Minnesota primary on August 11, 2026, reshaped the state's political map for November. The headline: Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan won the DFL nomination for U.S. Senate, defeating U.S. Representative Angie Craig in a contest that pitted the party's progressive wing against its moderate establishment. News outlets called the race for Flanagan on election night, with supporters gathering at her rally as the results came in.

The Senate primary was defined by anti-ICE anger, with Flanagan's progressive platform resonating with voters. The outcome adds to a string of progressive victories in recent primaries, including Ilhan Omar's results and a progressive surge in Wisconsin. Flanagan will now face Republican Michele Tafoya, a former sports broadcaster who secured the GOP nomination by beating out party-endorsed candidate Schwarze, in the November general election.

In the governor's race, DFL incumbent Amy Klobuchar won her primary with about 90% of the vote, according to unofficial results reported at 11 p.m. On the Republican side, Lisa Demuth secured the GOP nomination with 44% of the vote, defeating Trump-backed Mike Lindell and other challengers. Klobuchar and Demuth are set to face off in November, a matchup that will test the state's political direction.

Down the ballot, several races took shape. In Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District, Matt Little won the Democratic primary and Eric Pratt won the GOP nomination. Scott Jensen secured the GOP nomination for State Auditor, while Tad Jude, a former Minnesota Representative and Senator, won the GOP nomination for Secretary of State. In Minnesota House District 4A, Erika Yoney won the DFL primary, with Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson coming up short in her bid for the seat.

These results signal a shift in the state's political landscape, with progressive wins in key races. The governor's race between Klobuchar and Demuth will be a focal point, but the Senate contest between Flanagan and Tafoya could draw national attention. For a broader look at how the primary sets up November, see our analysis of the primary's implications.

Voter turnout insights were highlighted in coverage, though specific percentages were not available. The primary results are unofficial, as news outlets made calls based on early returns. With the general election now set, Minnesota voters will decide between competing visions for the state's future.