The2018 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 6, to elect the 41stgovernor of Minnesota , as incumbentDemocratic (DFL) GovernorMark Dayton chose not to run for re-election for a third term. The Democratic nominee was U.S. RepresentativeTim Walz fromMinnesota's 1st congressional district , while theRepublican Party nominatedHennepin County commissionerJeff Johnson for a second consecutive time. TheIndependence Party of Minnesota did not field a candidate for the first time since1994 . Going into the election polls showed Walz ahead; the race was characterized as lean or likely DFL.
Walz went on to defeat Johnson by the largest margin for a DFL candidate since1986 , receiving more votes than any other gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota history. This was the first Minnesota gubernatorial election since1958 in which any party won more than two consecutive elections, as well as the first time since1998 where the party of the incumbent president lost.
[ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Erin Murphy (DFL)
Organizations Labor unions State elected officials Susan Allen , state representativeDavid Bly , state representativeLyndon Carlson , state representativeKaren Clark , state representativeMark Dayton , governor of MinnesotaRaymond Dehn , state representativeChris Eaton , state senatorMelisa Franzen , state senator[ 32] Mike Freiberg , state representative[ 32] Joan Growe , former Minnesota secretary of stateFrank Hornstein , state representativeMatt Klein , state senatorErin Koegel , state representativeMary Kunesh-Podein , state representativeCarolyn Laine , state senatorDiane Loeffler , state representativeBecky Lourey , former state senatorTim Mahoney , state representativeCarlos Mariani , state representativeJohn Marty , state senatorSandra Masin , state representativeRena Moran , state representativeLiz Olson , state representativeIlhan Omar , state representativeSandy Pappas , state senatorErin Maye Quade , state representativeAnn Rest , state senatorMary Sawatzky , former state representativeJennifer Schultz , state representativeErik Simonson , state senatorLinda Slocum , state representativeYvonne Prettner Solon , former Minnesota lieutenant governor and former state senatorJoAnn Ward , state representativeLocal officials Lisa Bender , Minneapolis City Council presidentAlondra Cano , Minneapolis City CouncilMelvin Carter , mayor of Saint PaulJohn Choi , Ramsey County AttorneyPhillipe Cunningham , Minneapolis City CouncilJeremiah Ellison , Minneapolis City CouncilAndrea Jenkins , Minneapolis City CouncilEmily Larson , mayor of DuluthMary Jo McGuire , Ramsey County commissionerGene Short , Currie City CouncilNational organizations Rebecca Otto (DFL)
State officials Tina Liebling , state representative, former 2018 gubernatorial candidateIndividuals Lori Swanson (DFL)
Federal politicians Rick Nolan , U.S. representative and candidate for lieutenant governor on the same ticketState elected officials Newspapers Unions Tim Walz (DFL)
Federal politicians Mayors State elected officials Jamie Becker-Finn , state representativeKarla Bigham , state senatorTerri Bonoff , former state senatorRobin Brown , former state representativeJim Carlson , state senatorGreg Clausen , state senatorDick Cohen , state senatorJack Considine , state representativeKevin Dahle , former state senatorJohn Dorn, former state representative Rob Ecklund , state representativeNick Frentz , state senatorPatti Fritz , former state representativeFoung Hawj , state senatorJeff Hayden , state senatorJason Isaacson , state senatorAlice Johnson , former state senatorClark Johnson , state representativeRuth Johnson, former state representative Steve Kelley , former state senatorSusan Kent , state senatorRon Latz , state senatorFue Lee , state representative[ 38] Leon Lillie , state representativeMatt Little , state senatorTony Lourey , state senatorPaul Marquart , state representativeJohn Persell , former state representativeJeanne Poppe , state representativeRoger Reinert , former state senatorMark Ritchie , former Minnesota secretary of stateSharon Ropes , former state senator Don Samuelson , former state senatorDuane Sauke , state representativeTom Saxhaug , former state senatorMatt Schmit , former state senatorYvonne Selcer , former state representativeKathy Sheran , former state senatorErik Simonson , state senatorRod Skoe , former state senatorLoren Solberg , former state representativeDan Sparks , state senatorMike Sundin , state representativeTed Suss, former state representative Chuck Wiger , state senatorCheryl Youakim , state representativeIndividuals Tribal nations Newspapers Labor unions Organizations Poll source Date(s) Sample Margin Erin Lori Tim Other Undecided Emerson College [ 49] August 8–11, 2018 217 ± 6.9% 19% 29% 28% – 24% Marist College [ 50] July 15–19, 2018 439 ± 5.6% 11% 28% 24% 1% 37% GQR Research (D-Minnesota Victory PAC)[ 51] June 25–27, 2018 602 – 17% 37% 29% 1%[ 52] 16%
Hypothetical polling
Poll source Date(s) Sample Margin Tom Chris Amy Erin Rebecca R. T. Tina Lori Tim Undecided SurveyUSA [ 53] November 17–19, 2016 – – 1% 3% 25% 0% 1% 6% 1% 3% 5% 54%
Poll source Date(s) Sample Margin Chris Tina Erin Rebecca Lori Paul Tim Undecided Mason-Dixon [ 54] January 8–10, 2018 298 – 12% 2% 6% 9% 16% 4% 21% 30%
Poll source Date(s) Sample Margin Erin Rebecca Tim Other Undecided Expedition Strategies (D-Walz)[ 55] April 23–26, 2018 600 ± 4.0% 3% 19% 27% 2% 49%
Straw poll ballot at the Minnesota DFL February 2018 precinct caucuses On February 6, 2018, the DFL conducted a statewide straw poll among registered Democrats in Minnesota. Caucus-goers were scheduled to elect delegates to their party's Senate district and county conventions, which in turn would elect state convention delegates who would endorse candidates for governor, two U.S. Senate seats, attorney general, state auditor and secretary of state. Congressional district delegates would endorse U.S. House candidates. Since the straw poll, the three lowest performing candidates withdrew from the race (Paul Thissen, Chris Coleman, and Tina Liebling).
Congressional Total Chris Coleman Tina Liebling Erin Murphy Rebecca Otto Paul Thissen Tim Other Uncommitted 1 2,577 71 355 107 232 56 1,558 4 163 2 3,501 384 202 411 656 120 1,156 4 523 3 4,291 670 202 386 827 186 1,362 8 530 4 6,072 854 297 1,111 1,227 139 1,384 11 897 5 9,519 1,019 457 1,400 1,462 537 2,363 30 1,137 6 2,375 326 115 294 587 59 590 4 375 7 2,121 124 106 274 405 172 761 4 273 8 3,873 441 277 474 1,082 263 759 8 527 Statewide 34,329 3,889 2,011 4,457 6,478 1,532 9,933 73 4,425 Percent - 11.86% 6.13% 13.59% 19.75% 4.67% 30.29% 0.22% 13.49%
Results by county 30–40%
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Results by county Results by congressional district Results by congressional district Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Sarah Anderson ,state representative [ 72] Michele Bachmann , former U.S. representative and candidate for president in2012 [ 73] Michelle Benson , state senator and candidate for lieutenant governor in2014 [ 28] [ 74] Kurt Daudt ,Speaker of theMinnesota House of Representatives (endorsed Pawlenty )[ 28] [ 74] Tom Emmer , U.S. representative and nominee forgovernor in2010 [ 75] running for re-election )[ 76] Karin Housley , state senator[ 74] running for the U.S. Senate [ 77] Amy Koch , formerMajority Leader of theMinnesota Senate [ 78] [ 79] Mike Lindell ,CEO ofMy Pillow [ 80] Mike McFadden , businessman and nominee for the U.S. Senate in2014 [ 28] [ 74] Carla Nelson , state senator[ 81] [ 82] Erik Paulsen , U.S. representative (running for re-election )[ 28] [ 74] [ 83] Julie Rosen , state senator (endorsed Pawlenty )[ 74] [ 79] Rich Stanek ,Hennepin County sheriff and former state representative (running for reelection )[ 28] [ 84] Tim Pawlenty
State officials Organizations Newspapers and publications Hypothetical polling
Poll source Date(s) Sample Margin Kurt Keith Tom Mike Erik Tim Rich Undecided SurveyUSA [ 53] November 17–19, 2016 – – 2% 1% 4% 2% 8% 19% 1% 64%
Poll source Date(s) Sample Margin Kurt Matt Keith Jeff Julie Mary G. Undecided Mason-Dixon [ 54] January 8–10, 2018 218 – 12% 2% 1% 24% 4% 1% 54%
Results by county 40–50%
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Results by county Results by congressional district Results by congressional district Third parties and independents [ edit ] Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report [ 99] Likely D October 26, 2018 The Washington Post [ 100] Lean D November 5, 2018 FiveThirtyEight [ 101] Likely D November 5, 2018 Rothenberg Political Report [ 102] Likely D November 1, 2018 Sabato's Crystal Ball [ 103] Lean D November 5, 2018 RealClearPolitics [ 104] Lean D November 4, 2018 Daily Kos [ 105] Likely D November 5, 2018 Fox News [ 106] [ b] Lean D November 5, 2018 Politico [ 107] Likely D November 5, 2018 Governing [ 108] Lean D November 5, 2018
Notes ^ Based on an estimated number of 4,064,389 eligible voters[ 1] ^ The Fox News Midterm Power Rankings uniquely does not contain a category for Safe/Solid races The debate season began only three days after the primaries, withJohnson andWalz participating in two debates on Friday, August 17. A third debate was held on Friday, August 31.[ 109] [ 110]
Jeff Johnson (R)
Federal officials Statewide and local officials Individuals Organizations Tim Walz (DFL)
Federal officials Max Cleland , former U.S. senator[ 34] Amy Klobuchar , U.S. senator[ 125] Betty McCollum , U.S. representativeDennis McDonough , former chief of staff to Barack ObamaWalter Mondale , formervice president , nominee forpresident in1984 , and former U.S. senator[ 35] Rick Nolan , U.S. representative and former candidate for lieutenant governor[ 126] Barack Obama , 44th president of the United States[ 127] Collin Peterson , U.S. representative[ 36] Tina Smith , U.S. senator[ 128] Newspapers Mayors Rita Albrecht, mayor of Bemidji Robert Beussman, mayor of New Ulm Bob Byrnes, mayor of Marshall Rick Cannata, mayor of Hibbing Melvin Carter , mayor of St. PaulMolly Cummings, mayor of Hopkins Jacob Frey , mayor of Minneapolis[ 37] Mary Gaasch, mayor of Lauderdale Eric Garcetti , mayor of Los Angeles[ 129] Emily Larson , mayor of DuluthKirsten Hagen-Kennedy, mayor of North Branch Mike Kuhle, mayor of Worthington Mike Maguire, mayor of Eagan Rick Miller, mayor of Waite Park Harold Peterson, mayor of Blooming Prairie Sarah Schroeder, mayor of Spring Grove Nancy Tyra-Lukens, mayor of Eden Prairie Ardell Brede , mayor of RochesterBen Schierer, mayor of Fergus Falls Jim Hovland, mayor of Edina Shep Harris, mayor of Golden Valley Gary Skalko, mayor of Mountain Iron Roy Srp, mayor of Waseca Myron Bailey, mayor of Cottage Grove Pat Baustian, mayor of Luverne Bob Broeder, mayor of Le Seur Ted Kozlowski, mayor of Stillwater Jack L'Heureux, mayor of Mora Charles Novak, mayor of Ely Mark Peterson, mayor of Winona Dennis Phelps, mayor of Westbrook Mike Poellinger, mayor of La Crescent R. T. Rybak , formermayor ofMinneapolis [ 36] Gary Skalko, mayor of Mountain Iron Nora Slawik , mayor of MaplewoodDave Smiglewski, mayor of Granite Falls Tom Stiehm, mayor of Austin El Tinklenberg, former mayor of Blaine John Tuorilla, mayor of Columet State and local officials Jamie Becker-Finn , state representativeKarla Bigham , state senatorTerri Bonoff , former state senatorRobin Brown , former state representativeArne Carlson , former governor of Minnesota (R)Jim Carlson , state senatorGreg Clausen , state senatorDick Cohen , state senatorJack Considine , state representativeKevin Dahle , former state senatorMark Dayton , governor of MinnesotaJohn Dorn, former state representative Rob Eklund, state representative Nick Frentz , state senatorPatti Fritz , former state representativeFoung Hawj , state senatorJeff Hayden , state senatorJason Isaacson , state senatorAlice Johnson , former state senatorClark Johnson , state representativeRuth Johnson, former state representative Steve Kelley , former state senatorSusan Kent , state senatorRon Latz , state senatorFue Lee , state representative[ 38] Tina Liebling , state representative and former candidate for governorLeon Lille, state representative Matt Little , state senatorTony Lourey , state senatorPaul Marquart , state representativeErin Murphy , state representative, former candidate for governorJohn Persell , former state representativeJeanne Poppe , state representativeRoger Reinert , former state senatorMark Ritchie , former Minnesota secretary of stateSharon Ropes , former state senatorDon Samuelson , former state senatorDuane Sauke , state representativeTom Saxhaug , former state senatorMatt Schmit , former state senatorJennifer Schultz , state representative[ 130] Yvonne Selcer , former state representativeKathy Sheran , former state senatorErik Simonson , state senatorRod Skoe , former state senatorLoren Solberg , former state representativeDan Sparks , state senatorMike Sundin , state representativeTed Suss, former state representative Lori Swanson , Minnesota attorney general, former candidate for governorChuck Wiger , state senatorCheryl Youakim , state representativeLocal officials Betsy Tate Anderson, former Hopkins School Board David Boone, Robbinsdale School Board Jen Bouchard, Hopkins School Board Crystal Brakke, Richfield School Board Katy Campbell, Hopkins Council Anne Casey, St. Louis Park School Board Joanie Clausen, Golden Valley Council Mari Daily, Moorhead Council Jim Grabowska, St. Clair School Board Dan Hartman, former Duluth Council Michael Herring, Robbinsdale School Board Linda Higgins, Hennepin County commissioner Noah Hobbs, Duluth City Council Valerie Holthus, Andover City Council Andrew Johnson, Minneapolis City Council Chris LaTondresse, Hopkins School Board Pam Lindberg, Robbinsdale School Board Nevada Littlewolf, Virginia City Council Nancy Livingston, North St. Paul School Board Randy Maluchnik, Carver County commissioner Ken Morrison, St. Louis Park School Board Reed Olson, Beltrami County commissioner Linea Palmisano, Minneapolis City Council Todd Rengo, Esko School Board Gillian Rosenquist, Golden Valley Council Kevin Staunton, Edina City Council Vance Stuehrenberg, Blue Earth County commissioner Christian Torkelson, Little Canada Council Mary Tomback, St. Louis Park School Board Renee Van Nett, Duluth City Council Karen Waters, St. Louis Park School Board Gordy Wagner, Pope County commissioner Abdi Warsame, Minneapolis City Council Individuals Tribal nations Unions National organizations Poll source Date(s) Sample Margin Tim Jeff Josh Other Undecided Change Research [ 132] November 2–4, 2018 953 – 53% 41% 2% 2%[ 133] – Research Co. [ 134] November 1–3, 2018 450 ± 4.6% 48% 42% – 1% 9% SurveyUSA [ 135] October 29–31, 2018 600 ± 5.3% 49% 41% – 2% 9% St. Cloud State University [ 136] October 15–30, 2018 404 – 50% 34% – – – Mason-Dixon [ 137] October 15–17, 2018 800 ± 3.5% 45% 39% 3% 2%[ 133] 12% Change Research [ 138] October 12–13, 2018 1,413 – 47% 44% 3% 4%[ 139] 2% Marist College [ 140] September 30 – October 4, 2018 637 LV ± 4.9% 51% 36% 6% <1% 6% 55% 38% – <1% 7% 860 RV ± 4.2% 49% 37% 7% <1% 7% 53% 39% – 1% 8% Mason-Dixon [ 141] September 10–12, 2018 800 ± 3.5% 45% 36% 1% 2%[ 133] 16% SurveyUSA [ 142] September 6–8, 2018 574 ± 4.9% 47% 40% – 3% 10% Suffolk University [ 143] August 17–20, 2018 500 ± 4.4% 46% 41% 1% 1%[ 144] 12% Emerson College [ 49] August 8–11, 2018 500 ± 4.6% 40% 33% – – 27%
Hypothetical polling
with Erin Murphy and Tim Pawlenty
Poll source Date(s) Sample Margin Erin Tim Other Undecided Marist College [ 50] July 15–19, 2018 876 ± 4.0% 48% 40% 2% 9%
with Lori Swanson and Tim Pawlenty
with Tim Walz and Tim Pawlenty
with Lori Swanson and Jeff Johnson
Poll source Date(s) Sample Margin Lori Jeff Undecided Emerson College [ 49] August 8–11, 2018 500 ± 4.6% 37% 32% 31%
Poll source Date(s) Sample Margin Generic Generic Undecided BK Strategies [ 145] June 24–25, 2018 1,574 ± 2.5% 48% 42% 10% Public Policy Polling (D-A Better Minnesota)[ 146] June 15–16, 2018 717 – 46% 39% 16%
Swing by county Democratic — +>15%
Democratic — +12.5-15%
Democratic — +10-12.5%
Democratic — +7.5-10%
Democratic — +5-7.5%
Democratic — +2.5-5%
Democratic — +0-2.5%
Republican — +0-2.5%
Republican — +2.5-5%
Republican — +5-7.5%
Republican — +7.5-10%
Republican — +10-12.5%
Republican — +12.5-15%
Republican — +>15%
Trend by county Democratic — +>15%
Democratic — +12.5-15%
Democratic — +10-12.5%
Democratic — +7.5-10%
Democratic — +5-7.5%
Democratic — +2.5-5%
Democratic — +0-2.5%
Republican — +0-2.5%
Republican — +2.5-5%
Republican — +5-7.5%
Republican — +7.5-10%
Republican — +10-12.5%
Republican — +12.5-15%
Republican — +>15%
Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican [ edit ] Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic [ edit ] By congressional district [ edit ] Walz won five of eight congressional districts, with the remaining three going to Johnson. Each candidate won a district that elected a representative of the other party.[ 148]
Edison Research exit poll Demographic subgroup Walz Johnson No % of Gender Men 48 49 3 46 Women 59 37 4 54 Age 18–24 years old 71 25 4 6 25–29 years old 63 34 3 5 30–39 years old 60 38 2 12 40–49 years old 51 46 3 13 50–64 years old 54 45 1 29 65 and older 52 46 2 35 Race White 53 46 1 89 Black 84 14 2 5 Latino N/A N/A N/A 3 Asian N/A N/A N/A 2 Other N/A N/A N/A 2 Race by gender White men 46 53 1 41 White women 59 39 2 48 Black men N/A N/A N/A 3 Black women N/A N/A N/A 2 Latino men N/A N/A N/A 1 Latino women N/A N/A N/A 1 Others N/A N/A N/A 3 Education High school or less52 45 3 17 Somecollege education 48 49 3 24 Associate degree 48 49 3 17 Bachelor's degree 56 40 4 26 Advanced degree 70 28 2 16 Education and race White college graduates 61 35 4 38 White no college degree 46 51 3 51 Non-white college graduates 70 26 4 4 Non-white no college degree 74 23 3 7 Whites by education and gender White women with college degrees 68 29 3 21 White women without college degrees 51 45 4 28 White men with college degrees 54 43 3 17 White men without college degrees 40 58 2 23 Non-whites 73 24 3 11 Income Under $30,000 63 34 3 14 $30,000–49,999 54 43 3 21 $50,000–99,999 48 51 1 36 $100,000–199,999 55 42 3 23 Over $200,000 N/A N/A N/A 7 Party ID Democrats 95 5 N/A 39 Republicans 10 90 N/A 32 Independents 51 42 7 28 Party by gender Democratic men 94 5 1 14 Democratic women 95 4 1 25 Republican men 8 92 N/A 16 Republican women 12 88 N/A 17 Independent men 47 48 5 16 Independent women 58 34 8 13 Ideology Liberals 94 2 4 27 Moderates 65 32 3 39 Conservatives 10 87 3 33 Marital status Married 47 49 4 68 Unmarried 63 33 4 32 Gender by marital status Married men 43 54 3 31 Married women 51 45 4 36 Unmarried men 52 43 5 15 Unmarried women 72 24 4 18 First-time midterm election voter Yes 52 44 4 12 No 55 42 3 88 Most important issue facing the country Health care 74 24 2 50 Immigration 20 79 1 22 Economy 30 67 3 18 Gun policy N/A N/A N/A 8 Area type Urban 67 30 3 40 Suburban 50 46 4 32 Rural 41 56 3 28 Source:CNN [ 149]
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(September 3, 2017)."Ramsey County's Blake Huffman withdraws from race for MN governor" .St. Paul Pioneer Press . RetrievedSeptember 5, 2017 . ^ The Associated Press (January 8, 2018)."David Osmek says his campaign for Minnesota governor is over" .twincities.com . RetrievedJanuary 8, 2018 .^ Morris, William (March 21, 2017)."Former Medford man launches run for governor" .Owatonna People's Press . RetrievedAugust 22, 2017 . ^ "Woodbury mayor files to run for governor as Republican" .Minneapolis Star Tribune the original on 2017-11-30. Retrieved2017-11-29 .^ "GOP endorses Jeff Johnson for Governor" .Kare 11 . June 2, 2018.^ "Giuliani Stephens names Backer to ticket in GOP governor bid" .Star Tribune the original on May 5, 2018. RetrievedMay 4, 2018 .^ Coolican, J. Patrick (February 18, 2017)."Rep. Sarah Anderson: A name for the 2018 statewide mix?" .Star Tribune . RetrievedFebruary 24, 2017 . ^ Montgomery, David (July 19, 2017)."Michele Bachmann warns about 'radical Islam' .St. Paul Pioneer Press . RetrievedJuly 20, 2017 . ^a b c d e f Lopez, Ricardo (November 29, 2014)."Handicapping the next race for governor: The Republicans" .Star Tribune . RetrievedMarch 6, 2015 . ^ Montgomery, David (December 5, 2016)."GOP hopefuls for governor seek support from party" .Austin Daily Herald . RetrievedDecember 6, 2016 . ^ Dillon, Nora (May 25, 2018)."Emmer Files For Reelection" .emmerforcongress.com . RetrievedJune 1, 2018 . ^ "Karin Housley pulls in $514K for Senate race; businessman Jerry Trooien to enter fray" . April 13, 2018. RetrievedJune 1, 2018 .^ "Morning Digest: GOP poll gives Tammy Baldwin an early double-digit lead in Wisconsin Senate race" .Daily Kos Elections . RetrievedFebruary 24, 2017 .^a b Golden, Erin (September 9, 2017)."Republican women consider runs for Minnesota office — but so far, few pulling trigger" .Star Tribune . Retrieved2017-09-19 . ^ "Pillow mogul Mike Lindell denies report he is considering run for governor" .Star Tribune . RetrievedMay 22, 2018 .^ Carlson, Heather J. (June 7, 2017)."Miller out, but plenty of other GOPers mull 1st District bids" .Post-Bulletin . RetrievedJune 13, 2017 . ^ Carlson, Heather J. (October 2, 2017)."Nelson running for Congress" .Post-Bulletin the original on October 3, 2017. RetrievedOctober 2, 2017 . ^ "Talking Points: Erik Paulsen & The 2018 Election" . September 24, 2017. RetrievedJune 1, 2018 .^ Coolican, J. Patrick (May 21, 2017)."Sheriff Rich Stanek running for re-election, not governor, in 2018" .Minneapolis Star-Tribune . Archived fromthe original on May 21, 2017. RetrievedMay 22, 2017 . ^ "State Rep. Josh Heintzeman endorses Pawlenty-Fischbach for Governor/Lt. Governor" .Tim Pawlenty for Governor . June 25, 2018.[permanent dead link ^ Tim Pawlenty for Governor."It's great to see one of our supporters, @SenatorJasinski, out promoting the Pawlenty-Fischbach ticket in Faribault! Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, August 14th! 🇺🇸 #mngov" .Twitter . ^a b "Two former GOP Speakers of the Minnesota House endorse Pawlenty and Fischbach" .Tim Pawlenty for Governor . June 11, 2018.[permanent dead link ^ "Associated Builders and Contractors Endorses Tim Pawlenty for Governor" .Tim Pawlenty for Governor . June 28, 2018.[permanent dead link ^ "Housing First Minnesota Endorses Tim Pawlenty for Governor" .Housing First Minnesota . May 31, 2018.[permanent dead link ^ "Minnesota Chamber Leadership Fund PAC endorses Pawlenty for governor" .Tim Pawlenty for Governor . July 2, 2018.[permanent dead link ^ Minnesota College Republicans."MNCRs endorse @TPaw2018 for Governor!" .Twitter . ^ "Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis endorses Pawlenty-Fischbach for Governor/Lt. Governor" .Tim Pawlenty for Governor . July 18, 2018. Archived fromthe original on July 22, 2018. RetrievedJuly 19, 2018 .^ "Our View / Endorsement: Pawlenty gives Republicans best shot" .Duluth News Tribune ^ "ENDORSEMENT: PAWLENTY IS GOP'S TICKET BACK TO THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION" .Mesabi Daily News ^ "Star Tribune endorsement for governor in GOP primary: Tim Pawlenty" .Star Tribune ^ BK Strategies (R) Archived 2018-06-29 at theWayback Machine ^ Dickson, Janiese (May 10, 2017)."Politicians and citizens implore Minnesotans to legalize marijuana at 4/20 rally" .City College News . ^ Golden, Erin (June 16, 2018)."Legal pot advocates join Minnesota races for state, federal offices" .Star Tribune . RetrievedJune 17, 2018 . ^ "2018 Governor Race Ratings for October 26, 2018" .The Cook Political Report . Retrieved2021-04-10 .^ "The Washington Post's gubernatorial race ratings" .The Washington Post ^ "2018 Governor Forecast" .FiveThirtyEight . October 17, 2018. Archived fromthe original on October 18, 2018. RetrievedOctober 17, 2018 .^ "2018 Gubernatorial Ratings" .Inside Elections . Retrieved2017-11-15 .^ "Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball » 2018 Governor" .www.centerforpolitics.org . Retrieved2017-11-15 .^ "2018 Governor Races" .RealClearPolitics ^ "2018 Governor Race Ratings" .Daily Kos [permanent dead link ^ "2018 Midterm Power Ranking" .Fox News ^ "Politico Race Ratings" .Politico ^ "2018 Governor Elections: As November Nears, More Governors' Races Become Tossups" .www.governing.com . Archived fromthe original on October 21, 2018. Retrieved2018-07-18 .^ "Debates get race for Minnesota governor off to a roaring start" .Star Tribune ^a b "Johnson, Walz spar at State Fair governor's debate" . August 31, 2018.^ "Johnson, Walz Participate in First Debate in Nisswa | KSTP.com" . Archived fromthe original on 2018-08-19. Retrieved2018-08-18 .^ "Almanac | Jeff Johnson + Tim Walz in the first post-primary TV debate | Season 2018 | Episode 48" .^ Tom Emmer."Congratulations to @MNJeffJohnson and @doug_wardlow on their primary wins. Look forward to working with the entire @mngop ticket to #TurnMNRed this November" . Twitter. ^ Michael R. Pence."CONGRATS to @MNJeffJohnson & @PeteStauber on their primary victories in Minnesota last night. They are the kind of strong leaders we need supporting @realDonaldTrump's agenda!" . Twitter. ^ Donald J. Trump."Jeff Johnson of Minnesota had a big night in winning the Republican nomination for Governor against a very strong and well known opponent! Thanks for all of the support you showed me. You have my complete and total Endorsement. You will win in November!" . Twitter. ^ Michelle Benson."Update on @Tim_Walz government health care plan. @MNJeffJohnson is correct, it is not good for hospitals. #MNGov" .Twitter . ^ "Republican race for governor: Matt Dean drops out, throws support behind Jeff Johnson" ,Twin Cities Pioneer Press , January 25, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2018.^ "Former Lt. Gov. snubs old boss Tim Pawlenty, endorses Jeff Johnson" . May 4, 2018. RetrievedAugust 18, 2018 .^ Tim Pawlenty."Although the primary results were not what I had hoped, I have no regrets about the run. Am so grateful for Mary, my campaign team, supporters and friends for the great help and support. I wish @MNJeffJohnson the best as he strives to become MN's next Governor. Support him!" .Twitter . ^ Jeff Johnson."I'm so proud to have the support of my friend, Gov. Al Quie. He just turned 95, is sharp as a tack and wears his button with pride wherever he goes. God bless you, Al" .Twitter . ^ Mike Lindell.".@MNJeffJohnson for MN Governor! #voteAugust14th" .Twitter . ^ Jeff Johnson."FARMER ENDORSED. Our campaign is proud to have the endorsement of @MNFarmBureau MN Farmers are the people who move our state forward & help nourish our entire country. We're beyond excited to represent them come November! #OverthrowTheStatusQuo #MNGov" .Twitter . ^ "Job Creators Strongly Support Jeff Johnson for Minnesota Governor" .NFIB . September 25, 2018.^ Smith, Kelly (October 16, 2018)."Minneapolis police union endorses Republican Jeff Johnson for Minnesota governor" .Star Tribune ^ Amy Klobuchar."Great event at @HoopsBrewing in Duluth for my friend @Tim_Walz with a big crowd of supporters. Tim is standing up for Minnesota values and for our future. Looking forward to seeing him and @peggyflanagan win in November!" .Twitter . ^ News Tribune (March 12, 2018)."Nolan endorses Walz for Minnesota governor" .Duluth News Tribune . ^ Barack Obama."Today, I'm proud to endorse even more Democratic candidates who aren't just running against something, but for something—to expand opportunity for all of us and to restore dignity, honor, and compassion to public service. They deserve your vote" . Twitter. ^ Tina Smith."I am SO excited to see the incredible turnout everywhere @Tim_Walz and I go. We are hopeful. We have the momentum. And we are not taking ANYTHING for granted over the next 38 days. #OneMinnesota" .Twitter . ^ Eric Garcetti."Kicking off #EGinMN at the @MinnesotaDFL Founders' Day Dinner listening to @Tim_Walz -- a teacher and coach, veteran and congressman. Fired up by his speech, inspired by the leader he'll be for Minnesota" . Twitter. ^ Jennifer Shultz."Looking good, Duluth! TY @amyklobuchar, @Tim_Walz & @TonyLourey for visiting with us" . Twitter. ^ "IFO Endorses Tim Walz For Governor!" .Tim Walz for Governor . September 28, 2017. RetrievedApril 10, 2018 .^ Change Research ^a b c Chris Wright (GLC) with 2% ^ Research Co. ^ SurveyUSA ^ St. Cloud State University ^ Mason-Dixon Archived 2018-10-21 at theWayback Machine ^ Change Research ^ Chris Wright (GLC) with 4% ^ Marist College ^ Mason-Dixon ^ SurveyUSA ^ Suffolk University Archived 2018-12-08 at theWayback Machine ^ Chris Wright (GLC) with 1% ^a b c BK Strategies Archived 2018-06-29 at theWayback Machine ^ Public Policy Polling (D-A Better Minnesota) ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2018 General Election Results" . Archived fromthe original on 2020-04-10. Retrieved2018-12-12 .^ "Home - Election Results" .^ "Minnesota gubernatorial election exit poll" .CNN . RetrievedNovember 20, 2018 .Official campaign websites
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