An open governor's race and the first open Senate seat in twenty years.
Every statewide office on your November 3, 2026 Minnesota ballot, plus the constitutional amendment where leaving the line blank counts as a no vote, in plain language and with nobody telling you how to vote.
- Both sides, no spin
- Blank vote explained
- Sourced & cited
- Instant PDF download
The strongest case for each side
For every race and the amendment, the best honest argument each way. Equal space, no endorsement.
A blank line is a no vote
Minnesota counts an unmarked amendment line against the amendment. Skip Amendment 1 and you have voted no. We flag that more than once.
Two races that could make history either way
A twenty-year U.S. Senator running for governor, and a lieutenant governor who would be Minnesota's first Native American senator against a former NFL broadcaster.
Sourced, not spun
Every factual claim is tied to reporting and official records, listed at the back.
What's inside
Five statewide offices and Amendment 1.
Governor & Lt. Governor
Sen. Amy Klobuchar against House Speaker Lisa Demuth, after Walz withdrew.
U.S. Senate
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan against broadcaster Michele Tafoya, for the first open seat in twenty years.
Attorney General
Keith Ellison seeks a third term against trial lawyer Ron Schutz.
Secretary of State
Steve Simon defends a decade as chief elections officer, with a Libertarian also on the ballot.
State Auditor
An accountant against a physician, for an office with less fraud-fighting power than the ads imply.
Amendment 1
The Permanent School Fund distribution, and why a blank line counts as no.
Before you vote
Same-day registration, absentee voting, and Election Day.
Get the full 2026 Minnesota Voter Guide
Five statewide offices and Amendment 1. Instant PDF download.
Get the guide · $9.99What format is it?
A PDF you download the moment you buy. Read it on your phone or computer, or print it to take to the polls.
Is it partisan?
No. PolitiGeist is independent and makes no endorsement in any race or on the amendment. The point is the strongest case for both sides.
What does it cover?
Governor and Lieutenant Governor, U.S. Senate, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Auditor, and Amendment 1. Minnesota has no statewide judicial contest requiring coverage this year, and U.S. House, legislative, and local races aren't included.
What happens if I skip the amendment?
It counts as a no vote. Minnesota requires a majority of everyone voting in the election, not just a majority of those who mark that line, so a blank line works against passage. The guide explains this where you will see it.