MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has officially entered the 2026 Minnesota governor’s race, launching a campaign centered on election security, tax reform and government accountability.

The 2026 election will see races for State House and Senate, constitutional offices, and a few federal seats in Minnesota. It’ll be the first time since 2022 that state senators and constitutional officers will be on the ballot.

We are almost always No. 1 in voter turnout because we have good, bipartisan laws that balance access and security," Simon said. “My aim is to keep it that way.”

MAZEPPA, Minn. — Republican state Sen. Steve Drazkowski announced Tuesday, Dec. 9, that he would not seek re-election in 2026.

The Republican from Mazeppa represents Senate District 20, which includes Wabasha and Goodhue Counties and parts of Olmsted, Winona, and Dakota Counties.

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon announced Tuesday he’ll seek a fourth term in office. He’s the second statewide DFL official to announce his intent to run in 2026. Simon, a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party,

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is officially seeking a fourth term. Simon announced on Tuesday that he's running for reelection in 2026, joining other top Democrats hoping to hold onto their roles, including Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison.

"I want you to know that I will stand for you as the next governor of the state of Minnesota," he said from the floor of his MyPillow factory. “I will stand for you against the