Minnesota's Pandemic Fraud Scandal Could Become Double-Edged Issue As Minnesota's Convention Season Begins

CBS Minnesota

May 29, 2026

Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.

The DFL is convening in Rochester while Republicans gather in Duluth, with the August primary just two months away and the general election in November.

In the governor's race, Sen. Amy Klobuchar enters the DFL convention as the overwhelming favorite with no significant opposition. She has $1.3 million in cash on hand and a 20-year track record of winning statewide races by double digits.

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