Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth announces run for Governor

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth announced in a video online Sunday that she’s running for Governor of Minnesota.

Demuth has become the biggest name in the republican primary, which also includes Rep. Kristin Robbins, former state senator Scott Jensen, and former MMA fighter Brad Kohler, among others.

Another big name set to enter the race is Mypillow ceo Mike Lindell, who said he re-established his Minnesota residency as he mulls a bid for governor.

Current Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced his run for reelection in mid-September.

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