Republican Kendall Qualls has launched a bid for governor, making him the highest-profile Republican to join the 2026 race.

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Kendall Qualls, a former health care executive and U.S. Army veteran, launched his second campaign this week for Minnesota governor in 2026, after unsuccessfully seeking the GOP ...

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — Republican Kendall Qualls launched his bid for governor Tuesday, May 13, making him the first ...

It’s not the first time Qualls has sought public office; he made a gubernatorial run in 2022 but lost the GOP nomination to ...