2023 Minnesota Gubernatorial Election: Trump Endorses Laxalt, Walz Seeks DFL Endorsement
Republican Primary: Trump Endorses Laxalt
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Adam Laxalt in the Republican primary for Minnesota governor.
Laxalt, the former Nevada attorney general, is a close ally of Trump and has been a vocal supporter of the former president's policies.
Laxalt is considered the frontrunner in the Republican primary, but he faces a challenge from several other candidates, including former state senator Scott Jensen and businessman Kendall Qualls.
Democratic Primary: Walz Seeks DFL Endorsement
Governor Tim Walz is seeking the endorsement of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) in his bid for a second term.
Walz, a former congressman, was first elected governor in 2018. He is considered a moderate Democrat and has worked to build relationships with both Democrats and Republicans in the Minnesota Legislature.
Walz is facing a challenge from several other candidates in the DFL primary, including state Representative Ilhan Omar and former state Senator Dave Senjem.
The General Election
The general election for Minnesota governor will be held on November 8, 2022.
The winner of the Republican primary will face the winner of the Democratic primary in the general election.
The incumbent governor, Tim Walz, is seeking re-election.
Key Issues
The key issues in the 2022 Minnesota gubernatorial election include:
- The economy
- Education
- Health care
- Public safety
Polls
Recent polls show that Walz is the frontrunner in the Democratic primary, while Laxalt is the frontrunner in the Republican primary.
However, the race is still considered to be competitive, and anything could happen in the general election.
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