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Klobuchar and Demuth debate in Minnesota governor's race

Confirmed1 source · Oct 19, 2026

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Republican state Rep. Lisa Demuth clashed over budget, business, costs, and fraud in their first debate.

Klobuchar and Demuth debate in Minnesota governor's race
Image via The Hill

What happened

Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D) and state Rep. Lisa Demuth (R) participated in the first debate of their 2024 gubernatorial race on Monday morning, hosted by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. The hourlong program featured discussion of the state budget, business policy, rising costs, and a state fraud scandal. Demuth argued for a break from current direction, according to the reporting.

Context

This debate marks the opening phase of the general election campaign for Minnesota governor, establishing the terms on which both candidates will compete. The topics raised — budget management, business climate, cost of living, and government fraud — reflect central concerns likely to define the race.