Key facts
- Lisa Demuth has been projected as the Republican nominee for Minnesota governor.
- Demuth defeated former MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in the Republican primary.
- Demuth will face Democratic nominee Amy Klobuchar in the general election.
- The Minnesota primaries were seen as a test of Donald Trump's influence on Republican voters.
Minnesota Republicans chose state Representative Lisa Demuth as their nominee for governor, defeating former MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, who had the endorsement of U.S. President Donald Trump, according to U.S. media projections. Demuth will face Democratic nominee Senator Amy Klobuchar in the November general election. The primaries in Minnesota and Wisconsin were seen as tests of progressive energy within the Democratic party and the continued influence of Trump's endorsements within the Republican party. Recent polling indicates a significant majority of liberal Democrats believe it is essential for their party's candidates to support higher taxes on corporations and billionaires, expanded abortion access, and universal healthcare.