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Minnesota governor polls
Klobuchar (D) vs. Demuth (R)
Amy Klobuchar leads the 2026 Minnesota governor race by 7.7 points in PolitiKool's polling average, as of Oct. 11, 2026.
- Klobuchar 47.6%, Demuth 39.9%.
- 5 polls from 4 pollsters, weighted by recency, sample size, pollster record and partisan sponsorship.
- The margin has moved 5.9 points toward Lisa Demuth over the past month.
- Rated Likely D, combining the average with the Cook Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball and Inside Elections.
- The seat is held by Tim Walz (D).
Minnesota governor polling average
Amy Klobuchar47.6%
Lisa Demuth39.9%
MarginKlobuchar +7.7
Average as of Oct. 11, 2026 · — Amy Klobuchar · — Lisa Demuth
Latest Minnesota governor polls
| Dates | Pollster | Sample | Klobuchar | Demuth | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 2–7 | Morning Consult (partisan) | 1,000 RV | 48% | 39% | Klobuchar +9 |
| Sept. 14–15 | co/efficient (partisan) | 833 LV | 47% | 45% | Klobuchar +2 |
| Sept. 9–14 | SurveyUSA / KSTP-TV (St. Paul), KAAL-TV (Austin), WDIO-DT (Duluth) | 654 LV | 47% | 40% | Klobuchar +7 |
| Aug. 31 – Sept. 2 | TIPP Insights (partisan) | 1,494 RV | 47% | 37% | Klobuchar +10 |
| Aug. 13–17 | SurveyUSA / KSTP-TV (St. Paul), KAAL-TV (Austin), WDIO-DT (Duluth) | 661 LV | 52% | 36% | Klobuchar +16 |
| Aug. 13–17 | KTSP/SurveyUSA | 661 LV | 51% | 36% | Klobuchar +15 |
| June 8–10 | Mason-Dixon Polling & Research, Inc. / The Star Tribune, KARE 11, Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication | 800 LV | 48% | 40% | Klobuchar +8 |
| Feb. 6–8 | Emerson College | 1,000 LV | 51% | 38% | Klobuchar +13 |
| Jan. 27–30 | SurveyUSA / KSTP-TV | 575 RV | 49% | 34% | Klobuchar +15 |