Jump to content
 







Main menu
    


Navigation  


●Main page
 ●Contents
 ●Current events
 ●Random article
 ●About Wikipedia
 ●Contact us
 ●Donate
  



Contribute  


●Help
 ●Learn to edit
 ●Community portal
 ●Recent changes
 ●Upload file
  







Search  

































●Create account

●Log in
 









●Create account
 ● Log in
  



Pages for logged out editors learn more  


●Contributions
 ●Talk
  


















Contents

   



(Top)
  


1 Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary  


1.1  Candidates  


1.1.1  Nominated  




1.1.2  Eliminated in primary  




1.1.3  Withdrawn  




1.1.4  Declined  






1.2  Endorsements  




1.3  Polling  




1.4  Straw poll  




1.5  Results  






2 Republican primary  


2.1  Candidates  


2.1.1  Nominated  




2.1.2  Eliminated in primary  




2.1.3  Withdrew  




2.1.4  Declined  






2.2  Endorsements  




2.3  Polling  




2.4  Results  






3 Third parties and independents  


3.1  Candidates  


3.1.1  Declared  








4 General election  


4.1  Predictions  




4.2  Debates  




4.3  Endorsements  




4.4  Polling  




4.5  Results  


4.5.1  Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican  




4.5.2  Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic  






4.6  Results by congressional district  




4.7  Voter demographics  






5 See also  




6 References  




7 External links  













2018 Minnesota gubernatorial election






●Español
  
Edit links
  








●Article
 ●Talk
  
















●Read
 ●Edit
 ●View history
  







Tools
    


Actions  


●Read
 ●Edit
 ●View history
  



General  


●What links here
 ●Related changes
 ●Upload file
 ●Special pages
 ●Permanent link
 ●Page information
 ●Cite this page
 ●Get shortened URL
 ●Download QR code
 ●Wikidata item
  



Print/export  


●Download as PDF
 ●Printable version
  



In other projects  


●Wikimedia Commons
  















Appearance
    

 





From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  

See also: 2018 United States gubernatorial elections

2018 Minnesota gubernatorial election
← 2014 November 6, 2018 2022 →
 
Nominee Tim Walz Jeff Johnson
Party Democratic (DFL) Republican
Running mate Peggy Flanagan Donna Bergstrom
Popular vote 1,393,096 1,097,705
Percentage 53.8% 42.4%

Walz:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Johnson:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Tie:      40–50%      50%      No votes

Governor before election

Mark Dayton
Minnesota DFL

Elected Governor

Tim Walz
Minnesota DFL

Elections in Minnesota
General elections
Federal elections
Presidential elections
Senate elections
House of Representatives
State executive elections
Gubernatorial elections
Lieutenant gubernatorial elections
Secretary of State elections
State Auditor elections
Attorney General elections
State legislative elections
Senate elections
House of Representatives elections
Special elections
Ballot questions
2012
Minneapolis
General elections
Mayoral elections
City Council elections
City ballot questions
Saint Paul
Mayoral elections
  • t
  • e

    • The 2018 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 6, to elect the 41st Governor of Minnesota as incumbent Democratic governor Mark Dayton chose not to run for re-election for a third term. The Democratic nominee was congressman Tim Walz from Minnesota's 1st congressional district while the Republicans nominated Hennepin County commissioner Jeff Johnson. The Independence Party of Minnesota didn't field a candidate for the first time since 1994. Going into the election the polls showed Walz ahead and the race was characterized as lean or likely DFL.

    In the end, Walz went on to defeat Johnson by the largest margin for a DFL candidate since 1986. Walz had also received more votes than any gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota's history. This is the first Minnesota gubernatorial election since 1958 where any party won more than two consecutive elections. This was also the first time since 1998 where the party of the incumbent president lost.

    Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary

    [edit]

    Candidates

    [edit]

    Nominated

    [edit]

    Eliminated in primary

    [edit]

    Withdrawn

    [edit]

    Declined

    [edit]

    Endorsements

    [edit]
    Erin Murphy (DFL)
  • Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
    • Labor unions
    State elected officials

    Local officials

    National organizations

    Rebecca Otto (DFL)
    State officials
    Individuals
    Lori Swanson (DFL)
    Federal politicians
    State elected officials
    Newspapers
    Unions
    Tim Walz (DFL)
    Federal politicians
    Mayors
    State elected officials
    Individuals
    Tribal nations
    Newspapers
    Labor unions
    Organizations

    Polling

    [edit]
    Poll source Date(s)
    administered     		Sample
    size     		Margin
    of error     		Erin
    Murphy     		Lori
    Swanson     		Tim
    Walz     		Other Undecided
    Emerson College Archived 2018-08-15 at the Wayback Machine August 8–11, 2018 217 ± 6.9% 19% 29% 28% – 24%
    Marist College July 15–19, 2018 439 ± 5.6% 11% 28% 24% 1% 37%
    GQR Research (D-Minnesota Victory PAC) June 25–27, 2018 602 – 17% 37% 29% 1%[48] 16%
    Hypothetical polling
    Poll source Date(s)
    administered     		Sample
    size     		Margin
    of error     		Tom
    Bakk     		Chris
    Coleman     		Amy
    Klobuchar     		Erin
    Murphy     		Rebecca
    Otto     		R.T.
    Rybak     		Tina
    Smith     		Lori
    Swanson     		Tim
    Walz     		Undecided
    SurveyUSA Archived 2017-11-16 at the Wayback Machine November 17–19, 2016 – – 1% 3% 25% 0% 1% 6% 1% 3% 5% 54%
    Poll source Date(s)
    administered     		Sample
    size     		Margin
    of error     		Chris
    Coleman     		Tina
    Liebling     		Erin
    Murphy     		Rebecca
    Otto     		Lori
    Swanson     		Paul
    Thissen     		Tim
    Walz     		Undecided
    Mason-Dixon January 8–10, 2018 298 – 12% 2% 6% 9% 16% 4% 21% 30%
    Poll source Date(s)
    administered     		Sample
    size     		Margin
    of error     		Erin
    Murphy     		Rebecca
    Otto     		Tim
    Walz     		Other Undecided
    Expedition Strategies (D-Walz) April 23–26, 2018 600 ± 4.0% 3% 19% 27% 2% 49%

    Straw poll

    [edit]
    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 will elect state convention delegates who will endorse candidates for governor, two U.S. Senate seats, attorney general, state auditor and secretary of state. Congressional district delegates will 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
    Unit     		Total
    attendance     		Chris Coleman Tina Liebling Erin Murphy Rebecca Otto Paul Thissen Tim
    Walz     		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

    [edit]
    county
    Results by county
      Walz
    •   30–40%
  •   40–50%
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
    •   Murphy
      Swanson
    congressional district
    Results by congressional district
      Walz
      Murphy
      Swanson
    Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party primary results
    Party Candidate Votes %
    Democratic (DFL) Tim Walz 242,832 41.60%
    Democratic (DFL) Erin Murphy 186,969 32.03%
    Democratic (DFL) Lori Swanson 143,517 24.59%
    Democratic (DFL) Tim Holden 6,398 1.10%
    Democratic (DFL) Olé Savior 4,019 0.69%
    Total votes 583,735 100.00%

    Republican primary

    [edit]

    Candidates

    [edit]

    Nominated

    [edit]

    Eliminated in primary

    [edit]

    Withdrew

    [edit]

    Declined

    [edit]

    Endorsements

    [edit]
    Tim Pawlenty
    State officials
    Organizations
    Newspapers and publications

    Polling

    [edit]
    Poll source Date(s)
    administered     		Sample
    size     		Margin
    of error     		Jeff
    Johnson     		Matt
    Kruse     		Tim
    Pawlenty     		Other Undecided
    Emerson College Archived 2018-08-15 at the Wayback Machine August 8–11, 2018 156 ± 8.0% 34% – 43% – 23%
    Marist College July 15–19, 2018 340 ± 6.4% 32% – 51% 1% 16%
    BK Strategies (R) Archived 2018-06-29 at the Wayback Machine June 24–25, 2018 439 ± 4.7% 20% 3% 54% – 23%
    Hypothetical polling
    Poll source Date(s)
    administered     		Sample
    size     		Margin
    of error     		Kurt
    Daudt     		Keith
    Downey     		Tom
    Emmer     		Mike
    McFadden     		Erik
    Paulsen     		Tim
    Pawlenty     		Rich
    Stanek     		Undecided
    SurveyUSA Archived 2017-11-16 at the Wayback Machine November 17–19, 2016 – – 2% 1% 4% 2% 8% 19% 1% 64%
    Poll source Date(s)
    administered     		Sample
    size     		Margin
    of error     		Kurt
    Daudt     		Matt
    Dean     		Keith
    Downey     		Jeff
    Johnson     		Julie
    Rosen     		Mary G.
    Stephens     		Undecided
    Mason-Dixon January 8–10, 2018 218 – 12% 2% 1% 24% 4% 1% 54%

    Results

    [edit]
    county
    Results by county
      Johnson
    •   40–50%
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
    •   Pawlenty
    congressional district
    Results by congressional district
      Johnson
      Pawlenty
    Republican Party of Minnesota primary results
    Party Candidate Votes %
    Republican Jeff Johnson 168,841 52.61%
    Republican Tim Pawlenty 140,743 43.86%
    Republican Mathew Kruse 11,330 3.53%
    Total votes 320,914 100.00%

    Third parties and independents

    [edit]

    Candidates

    [edit]

    Declared

    [edit]

    General election

    [edit]

    Predictions

    [edit]
    Source Ranking As of
    The Cook Political Report[91] Likely D October 26, 2018
    The Washington Post[92] Lean D November 5, 2018
    FiveThirtyEight[93] Likely D November 5, 2018
    Rothenberg Political Report[94] Likely D November 1, 2018
    Sabato's Crystal Ball[95] Lean D November 5, 2018
    RealClearPolitics[96] Lean D November 4, 2018
    Daily Kos[97] Likely D November 5, 2018
    Fox News[98][a] Lean D November 5, 2018
    Politico[99] Likely D November 5, 2018
    Governing[100] Lean D November 5, 2018
    Notes
    1. ^ The Fox News Midterm Power Rankings uniquely does not contain a category for Safe/Solid races

    Debates

    [edit]

    The debate season began only three days after the primaries with Johnson and Walz participating in two debates on Friday, August 17. A third debate was held Friday, August 31.[101][102]

    Host
    network/sponsors     		Date Link(s) Participants
    Tim
    Walz (DFL)     		Jeff
    Johnson (R)
    MPR News August 31, 2018 [102] Invited Invited
    KSTP-TV August 17, 2018 [103] Invited Invited
    Twin Cities PBS (Almanac) August 17, 2018 [104] Invited Invited

    Endorsements

    [edit]
    Jeff Johnson (R)
    Federal officials
    Statewide and local officials
    Individuals
    Organizations
    Tim Walz (DFL)
    Federal officials
    Newspapers
    Mayors
    State and local officials
    Local officials
    Individuals
    Tribal nations
    Unions
    National organizations

    Polling

    [edit]
    Poll source Date(s)
    administered     		Sample
    size     		Margin
    of error     		Tim
    Walz (D)     		Jeff
    Johnson (R)     		Josh
    Welter (L)     		Other Undecided
    Change Research November 2–4, 2018 953 – 53% 41% 2% 2%[124] –
    Research Co. November 1–3, 2018 450 ± 4.6% 48% 42% – 1% 9%
    SurveyUSA October 29–31, 2018 600 ± 5.3% 49% 41% – 2% 9%
    St. Cloud State University October 15–30, 2018 404 – 50% 34% – – –
    Mason-Dixon Archived 2018-10-21 at the Wayback Machine October 15–17, 2018 800 ± 3.5% 45% 39% 3% 2%[124] 12%
    Change Research October 12–13, 2018 1,413 – 47% 44% 3% 4%[125] 2%
    Marist College 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 September 10–12, 2018 800 ± 3.5% 45% 36% 1% 2%[124] 16%
    SurveyUSA September 6–8, 2018 574 ± 4.9% 47% 40% – 3% 10%
    Suffolk University Archived 2018-12-08 at the Wayback Machine August 17–20, 2018 500 ± 4.4% 46% 41% 1% 1%[126] 12%
    Emerson College Archived 2018-08-15 at the Wayback Machine August 8–11, 2018 500 ± 4.6% 40% 33% – – 27%
    Hypothetical polling
    with Erin Murphy and Tim Pawlenty
    Poll source Date(s)
    administered     		Sample
    size     		Margin
    of error     		Erin
    Murphy (D)     		Tim
    Pawlenty (R)     		Other Undecided
    Marist College July 15–19, 2018 876 ± 4.0% 48% 40% 2% 9%
    with Lori Swanson and Tim Pawlenty
    Poll source Date(s)
    administered     		Sample
    size     		Margin
    of error     		Lori
    Swanson (D)     		Tim
    Pawlenty (R)     		Other Undecided
    Emerson College Archived 2018-08-15 at the Wayback Machine August 8–11, 2018 500 ± 4.6% 44% 36% – 21%
    Marist College July 15–19, 2018 876 ± 4.0% 51% 40% 2% 7%
    BK Strategies Archived 2018-06-29 at the Wayback Machine June 24–25, 2018 1,574 ± 2.5% 46% 41% – 13%
    with Tim Walz and Tim Pawlenty
    Poll source Date(s)
    administered     		Sample
    size     		Margin
    of error     		Tim
    Walz (D)     		Tim
    Pawlenty (R)     		Other Undecided
    Emerson College Archived 2018-08-15 at the Wayback Machine August 8–11, 2018 500 ± 4.6% 44% 33% – 23%
    Marist College July 15–19, 2018 876 ± 4.0% 51% 40% 1% 8%
    BK Strategies Archived 2018-06-29 at the Wayback Machine June 24–25, 2018 1,574 ± 2.5% 48% 41% – 11%
    with Lori Swanson and Jeff Johnson
    Poll source Date(s)
    administered     		Sample
    size     		Margin
    of error     		Lori
    Swanson (D)     		Jeff
    Johnson (R)     		Undecided
    Emerson College Archived 2018-08-15 at the Wayback Machine August 8–11, 2018 500 ± 4.6% 37% 32% 31%
    Poll source Date(s)
    administered     		Sample
    size     		Margin
    of error     		Generic
    Democrat     		Generic
    Republican     		Undecided
    BK Strategies Archived 2018-06-29 at the Wayback Machine June 24–25, 2018 1,574 ± 2.5% 48% 42% 10%
    Public Policy Polling (D-A Better Minnesota) June 15–16, 2018 717 – 46% 39% 16%

    Results

    [edit]
    •   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%
    • Minnesota gubernatorial election, 2018[127]
    Party Candidate Votes % ±%
    Democratic (DFL) Tim Walz 1,393,096 53.84% +3.77%
    Republican Jeff Johnson 1,097,705 42.43% −2.08%
    Grassroots—LC Chris Wright 68,667 2.65% +1.07%
    Libertarian Josh Welter 26,735 1.03% +0.11%
    Write-in 1,084 0.04% 0.00%
    Total votes 2,587,287 100.00% N/A
    Democratic (DFL) hold

    Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican

    [edit]

    Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic

    [edit]

    Results by congressional district

    [edit]

    Walz won 5 of 8 congressional districts. Each candidate won a district won by the other party.[128]

    District Walz Johnson Representative
    1st 49.54% 47.18% Jim Hagedorn
    2nd 51.52% 44.58% Angie Craig
    3rd 54.44% 42.37% Dean Phillips
    4th 65.72% 30.56% Betty McCollum
    5th 77.91% 18.17% Ilhan Omar
    6th 40.53% 55.49% Tom Emmer
    7th 39.56% 56.86% Collin Peterson
    8th 47.14% 48.93% Pete Stauber

    Voter demographics

    [edit]
    Edison Research exit poll
    Demographic subgroup Walz Johnson No
    Answer     		% of
    Voters
    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 less 52 45 3 17
    Some college 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[129]

    See also

    [edit]

    References

    [edit]
    1. ^ Carlson, Heather J. (March 27, 2017). "Democrat Walz to run for governor". Post-Bulletin. Archived from the original on March 27, 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  • ^ Coolican, J. Patrick (October 5, 2017). "DFL candidate for governor Tim Walz picks Peggy Flanagan, state representative from Twin Cities, as running mate". Star Tribune. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
  • ^ a b c d "Candidate Filings". candidates.sos.state.mn.us. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  • ^ "Investor says he's selling St. Paul properties to run for mayor". Twin Cities. March 22, 2017. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  • ^ Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. (November 17, 2016). "St. Paul Rep. Erin Murphy announces run for MN governor". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  • ^ "Erin Murphy taps Erin Maye Quade as running mate in race for governor". WCCO-TV. June 3, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
  • ^ Coolican, J. Patrick; Golden, Erin (June 4, 2017). "Attorney General Lori Swanson joins governor's race". Star Tribune. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  • ^ Van Berkel, Jessie (February 7, 2017). "State Rep. Paul Thissen drops out of Minnesota governor's race". Minneapolis Star Tribune. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  • ^ Coolican, J. Patrick (June 14, 2017). "Former Minnesota DFL House Speaker Paul Thissen to run for governor". Minneapolis Star Tribune. Archived from the original on June 15, 2017. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
  • ^ "St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman to run for governor in 2018 – Twin Cities". December 13, 2016. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
  • ^ "Coleman withdraws from governor's race". Retrieved February 12, 2018.
  • ^ Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. (April 2, 2017). "With detailed policy focus, Democrat Tina Liebling to run for governor". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
  • ^ Magan, Christopher (March 12, 2018). "DFL Rep. Tina Liebling drops out of governor's race". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  • ^ "State Auditor Rebecca Otto Withdraws Campaign For Governor". CBS Minnesota. June 4, 2018. Archived from the original on June 15, 2018. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  • ^ a b Condon, Patrick (November 22, 2014). "Handicapping the next race for governor: the DFLers". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  • ^ Hanna, Bill (January 23, 2016). "Sen. Bakk Holds Caucus Together, While Also Reaching Across Political Aisle". Mesabi Daily News. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  • ^ The Timberjay. Quote: "Bakk said he had been considering his own bid for governor had the party failed to endorse a candidate, but he said the recent announcement by Republican Sen. Michelle Fischbach to resign her Senate seat to run with Tim Pawlenty helped to clarify his priorities."
  • ^ "Minnesota governor 2018: A who's who of possible candidates". Minnesota Public Radio. Associated Press. November 21, 2016. Retrieved February 20, 2018. ...as both parties aim to replace Gov. Mark Dayton, who has said he won't seek a third term.
  • ^ Shepard, Steven (February 9, 2018). "Minnesota Rep. Nolan won't run for reelection". Politico. Retrieved February 20, 2018. Gov. Mark Dayton — himself a former senator — isn't seeking a third term.
  • ^ Kayser, Zach (May 1, 2017). "Crow Wing County DFL convenes, thinks 2018". Brainerd Dispatch. Archived from the original on July 1, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  • ^ "DFL Rep. Debra Hilstrom joins Minn. attorney general race". Star Tribune. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  • ^ Sherry, Allison (December 25, 2016). "Klobuchar will run again for Senate, rules herself out for governor's race". Star Tribune. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  • ^ Coolican, J. Patrick (June 2, 2017). "U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan running for re-election, not for governor". Star Tribune. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
  • ^ Melo, Frederick (September 18, 2015). "Is a gubernatorial run next for St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman?". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  • ^ Kimball, Joe (May 4, 2016). "Q&A: R.T. Rybak on his new gig at the Minneapolis Foundation — and whether or not he'll run for governor". MinnPost. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  • ^ Ode, Kim (May 18, 2016). "R.T. Rybak says he's here to stay, in a city he loves like a middle-schooler's crush". Star Tribune. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  • ^ a b c d e f Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. (September 1, 2015). "It's really not too early to think about 2018. Is it?". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  • ^ Lopez, Ricardo (March 17, 2017). "Lt. Gov. Tina Smith will not run for Minnesota governor in 2018". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
  • ^ Coolican, J. Patrick. "Minnesota Nurses Association endorses Rep. Erin Murphy for governor". StarTribune.com. Minneapolis Star Tribune.
  • ^ "Erin Murphy". facebook.com. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  • ^ a b c "Marco Rubio Endorses Jeff Johnson For Minnesota Gov". October 24, 2017. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
  • ^ LBTQ Victory Fund endorsed Erin Maye Quade for Lieutenant Governor "Victory Fund Endorses 16 More LGBTQ Candidates for 2018, Including Two Historic Statewide Candidates". Victory Fund. July 24, 2018. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
  • ^ a b hcarlson@postbulletin.com, Heather J. Carlson (September 25, 2017). "Political Notebook: Nelson decision coming soon?". Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  • ^ a b c d "Congressman Collin Peterson and R.T. Rybak Support Tim!". Tim Walz for Governor. April 4, 2017. Archived from the original on May 11, 2017. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
  • ^ a b "Tim Walz". facebook.com. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  • ^ a b Jacob Frey. "After I sat down with @Tim_Walz & @peggyflanagan months ago to talk about the election, I knew who I wanted to lead Minnesota. I'm THRILLED that they're leading our ticket. I can't wait for them to win in November & I can't wait to have such strong allies in the Governor's office". Twitter.
  • ^ a b Fue Lee. "Kicking off the Weekend of Action for the @Tim_Walz-@peggyflanagan Campaign at the @MinnesotaDFL North Minneapolis Office. Thank you @MNSteveSimon for the opening #OneMinnesota #MNVotesEarly #BeAVoter". Twitter.
  • ^ a b "Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  • ^ "Our View / Endorsement: DFLers have a leader in Walz". Duluth News Tribune. August 2, 2018.
  • ^ "Star Tribune endorsement for governor in DFL Primary: Tim Walz". Star Tribune. August 3, 2018.[permanent dead link]
  • ^ a b "Education Minnesota Endorses Tim Walz For Governor". Tim Walz for Governor. May 19, 2018. Archived from the original on May 23, 2018. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  • ^ a b "Operating Engineers Local 49 Endorses Tim Walz For Governor!". Tim Walz for Governor. February 6, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  • ^ a b "LiUNA! Minnesota and North Dakota Endorses Tim Walz For Governor!". Tim Walz for Governor. February 8, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  • ^ a b "Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 Union Endorses Tim Walz For Governor & Peggy Flanagan for Lt. Governor". Tim Walz for Governor. February 12, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  • ^ a b "Teamsters Joint Council 32 Endorses Tim Walz For Minnesota Governor!". Tim Walz for Governor. February 28, 2018. Archived from the original on April 11, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  • ^ a b "MAPE Endorses Tim Walz For Governor!". Tim Walz for Governor. April 3, 2018. Archived from the original on April 11, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  • ^ a b "AFGE Endorses Minnesota's Tim Walz for Governor". Tim Walz for Governor. June 18, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
  • ^ Tim Holden and Olé Savior with 0%, other 1%
  • ^ Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. (May 10, 2017). "Echoing Trump's populist message, Jeff Johnson enters race for governor". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
  • ^ Van Berkel, Jessie (May 14, 2018). "Jeff Johnson picks Donna Bergstrom as running mate in governor's race". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  • ^ Coolican, J. Patrick (April 5, 2018). "Tim Pawlenty makes it official: He's running for governor again". Star Tribune. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  • ^ Coolican, J Patrick (May 31, 2018). "Pawlenty picks Fischbach as running mate". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
  • ^ Morris, William (March 21, 2017). "Former Medford man launches run for governor". Owatonna People's Press. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
  • ^ "Woodbury mayor files to run for governor as Republican". Minneapolis Star Tribune. Archived from the original on November 30, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  • ^ "GOP endorses Jeff Johnson for Governor". Kare 11.
  • ^ "Giuliani Stephens names Backer to ticket in GOP governor bid". Star Tribune. May 2, 2018. Archived from the original on May 5, 2018. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  • ^ Lease, Lawrence (December 31, 2016). "MN native Christopher Chamberlin running for governor in 2018". News Record. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  • ^ Pugmire, Tim (December 7, 2017). "As Dayton weighs Franken replacement, who may run in 2018?". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  • ^ The Associated Press, "Republican Matt Dean Is No Longer Running For Governor", WCCO, January 25, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  • ^ Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. (July 24, 2017). "Keith Downey, former GOP chair, is running for governor with the message: 'I believe in you.'". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
  • ^ Salisbury, Bill (April 18, 2018). "Keith Downey, former MN GOP chairman, drops out of governor's race". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
  • ^ "Ramsey County Commissioner Blake Huffman to run for governor". St. Paul Pioneer Press. April 18, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  • ^ Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. (September 3, 2017). "Ramsey County's Blake Huffman withdraws from race for MN governor". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
  • ^ The Associated Press (January 8, 2018). "David Osmek says his campaign for Minnesota governor is over". twincities.com. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
  • ^ Coolican, J. Patrick (February 18, 2017). "Rep. Sarah Anderson: A name for the 2018 statewide mix?". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
  • ^ Montgomery, David (July 19, 2017). "Michele Bachmann warns about 'radical Islam'". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  • ^ a b c d e f Lopez, Ricardo (November 29, 2014). "Handicapping the next race for governor: The Republicans". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  • ^ Montgomery, David (December 5, 2016). "GOP hopefuls for governor seek support from party". Austin Daily Herald. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
  • ^ Dillon, Nora (May 25, 2018). "Emmer Files For Reelection". emmerforcongress.com. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
  • ^ "Karin Housley pulls in $514K for Senate race; businessman Jerry Trooien to enter fray". April 13, 2018. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
  • ^ "Morning Digest: GOP poll gives Tammy Baldwin an early double-digit lead in Wisconsin Senate race". Daily Kos Elections. February 23, 2017. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
  • ^ a b Golden, Erin (September 9, 2017). "Republican women consider runs for Minnesota office — but so far, few pulling trigger". Star Tribune. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
  • ^ "Pillow mogul Mike Lindell denies report he is considering run for governor". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  • ^ Carlson, Heather J. (June 7, 2017). "Miller out, but plenty of other GOPers mull 1st District bids". Post-Bulletin. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
  • ^ Carlson, Heather J. (October 2, 2017). "Nelson running for Congress". Post-Bulletin. Archived from the original on October 3, 2017. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  • ^ "Talking Points: Erik Paulsen & The 2018 Election". September 24, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
  • ^ Coolican, J. Patrick (May 21, 2017). "Sheriff Rich Stanek running for re-election, not governor, in 2018". Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Archived from the original on May 21, 2017. Retrieved May 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]
  • ^ "Housing First Minnesota Endorses Tim Pawlenty for Governor". Housing First Minnesota. May 31, 2018.[permanent dead link]
  • ^ "Associated Builders and Contractors Endorses Tim Pawlenty for Governor". Tim Pawlenty for Governor. June 28, 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 from the original on July 22, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  • ^ "Our View / Endorsement: Pawlenty gives Republicans best shot". Duluth News Tribune. August 1, 2018.
  • ^ "Star Tribune endorsement for governor in GOP primary: Tim Pawlenty". Star Tribune. August 4, 2018.
  • ^ "ENDORSEMENT: PAWLENTY IS GOP'S TICKET BACK TO THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION". Mesabi Daily News.
  • ^ 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. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  • ^ "2018 Governor Race Ratings for October 26, 2018". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  • ^ "The Washington Post's gubernatorial race ratings". The Washington Post. October 16, 2018.
  • ^ "2018 Governor Forecast | FiveThirtyEight". FiveThirtyEight. October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  • ^ "2018 Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
  • ^ "Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball » 2018 Governor". www.centerforpolitics.org. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
  • ^ "2018 Governor Races". RealClearPolitics. October 9, 2018.
  • ^ "2018 Governor Race Ratings". Daily Kos. June 5, 2018.[permanent dead link]
  • ^ "2018 Midterm Power Ranking". Fox News. October 10, 2021.
  • ^ "Politico Race Ratings". Politico.
  • ^ "2018 Governor Elections: As November Nears, More Governors' Races Become Tossups". www.governing.com. Archived from the original on October 21, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  • ^ "Debates get race for Minnesota governor off to a roaring start". Star Tribune.
  • ^ a b "Johnson, Walz spar at State Fair governor's debate".
  • ^ "Johnson, Walz Participate in First Debate in Nisswa | KSTP.com". Archived from the original on August 19, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  • ^ "Almanac | Jeff Johnson + Tim Walz in the first post-primary TV debate | Season 2018 | Episode 48".
  • ^ Donald 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.
  • ^ Mike 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.
  • ^ 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.
  • ^ "Former Lt. Gov. snubs old boss Tim Pawlenty, endorses Jeff Johnson". May 4, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  • ^ "Republican race for governor: Matt Dean drops out, throws support behind Jeff Johnson", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, January 25, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 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.
  • ^ Michelle Benson. "Update on @Tim_Walz government health care plan. @MNJeffJohnson is correct, it is not good for hospitals. #MNGov". 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.
  • ^ 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.
  • ^ 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.
  • ^ 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.
  • ^ News Tribune (March 12, 2018). "Nolan endorses Walz for Minnesota governor". Duluth News Tribune.
  • ^ 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. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  • ^ a b c Chris Wright (GLC) with 2%
  • ^ Chris Wright (GLC) with 4%
  • ^ Chris Wright (GLC) with 1%
  • ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2018 General Election Results". Archived from the original on April 10, 2020. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
  • ^ "Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts". Daily Kos. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  • ^ "Minnesota gubernatorial election exit poll". CNN. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
    • [edit]
    Official campaign websites

    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2018_Minnesota_gubernatorial_election&oldid=1231009074"
    Categories: 
    ●2018 Minnesota elections
     ●Minnesota gubernatorial elections
     ●2018 United States gubernatorial elections
     Hidden categories: 
    ●All articles with dead external links
     ●Articles with dead external links from June 2020
     ●Articles with permanently dead external links
     ●Articles with dead external links from July 2022
     ●Articles with dead external links from August 2021
     ●Articles with short description
     ●Short description is different from Wikidata
     ●Use mdy dates from September 2023
     ●Webarchive template wayback links
     ●Pages using multiple image with auto scaled images
      


    ●This page was last edited on 25 June 2024, at 23:10 (UTC).
    ●Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 4.0; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization.


    ●Privacy policy
    ●About Wikipedia
    ●Disclaimers
    ●Contact Wikipedia
    ●Code of Conduct
    ●Developers
    ●Statistics
    ●Cookie statement
    ●Mobile view


    Wikimedia Foundation
    Powered by MediaWiki