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Republican Rep. Kristin Robbins drops out of Minnesota governor race

Robbins said she will keep serving in the Minnesota House through January 2027 and leave public office after ending her gubernatorial campaign.

  • On Friday, Minnesota Representative Kristin Robbins suspended her campaign for governor, stating she would fight for the state's future "from the outside."
  • Robbins cited the "establishment political class, media, and donors" for allegedly anointing Senator Amy Klobuchar, who refused to engage meaningfully on issues mattering to Minnesotans.
  • Her departure narrows the GOP field to seven candidates, with House Speaker Lisa Demuth, Kendall Qualls, and Pillow CEO Mike Lindell remaining as frontrunners.
  • The race seeks to replace DFL Gov. Tim Walz, who declined a third term amid scrutiny, while Amy Klobuchar emerged as the leading Democratic candidate.
  • Robbins plans to serve as State Representative until January 2027, after which she will continue her advocacy for Minnesota as a private citizen.
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KARE broke the news in Minneapolis, United States on Friday, May 1, 2026.
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