Minnesota GOP State Central Committee Conducts Non-Binding Gubernatorial Preference Poll

As reported at MNGOP.com

Medina, MN — December 13, 2025 — The Republican Party of Minnesota conducted a non-binding gubernatorial preference poll of its State Central Committee on December 13 in Medina, Minnesota. The poll included participation from more than 300 elected grassroots leaders representing every region of the state.

The results of the preference poll were as follows:

First Place: Kendall Qualls

Second Place: Lisa Demuth

Third Place: Mike Lindell

This preference poll is advisory in nature and is intended to provide insight into grassroots sentiment among the Party’s State Central Committee. It does not determine the Party’s endorsement or nomination, which will be decided through the official endorsement process and ultimately by Republican voters.

“The strength of the Minnesota GOP is our grassroots,” said Alex Plechash, Chairman of the Republican Party of Minnesota. “This preference poll provides a snapshot of where engaged party leaders stand today and reflects the growing energy around winning the Governor’s Office in 2026.”

Chairman Plechash added that the Party remains focused on building unity, expanding its grassroots organization, and supporting a strong field of candidates who can defeat Tim Walz’s failed record and restore accountability, affordability, and opportunity for Minnesotans.

Note: The 335 State Central Committee Delegates who participated in this survey were elected to represent their BPOU at the GOP State Central Committee (SSC).  The 335 voting delegates represent 134 BPOUs and 8 Congressional Districts across the state of Minnesota.  The GOP SSC typically meets 3-4 times annually to review and oversee the party business as conducted by the elected officers of the MN GOP in between even-year state conventions.