Primary Election Candidates Listed for Central Minnesota 2026

The Minnesota primary election is scheduled for August 11, 2026, with the general election on November 3. A comprehensive list of candidates has been compiled for federal, state, and local races affecting Central Minnesota, including the St. Cloud area.

Key federal contests feature U.S. Senate hopefuls Angie Craig (D) and Peggy Flanagan (D) on the Democratic side, and Adam Schwarze (R) and others for the Republicans. In the U.S. House race for District 6, Doug Chapin (D) and Tom Emmer (R) are among the declared candidates. The governor’s race includes Amy Klobuchar (D) and the Republican ticket of Kendall Qualls and Brian Nicholson.

State legislative races cover multiple Senate and House districts, with candidates such as Aaron Brutger (R), Jared Gapinski (R), Trent Dilks (D), and Bernie Perryman (R) listed. Local elections also feature St. Cloud City Council seats, with contenders like Dave Masters and Dreyton Nichols. Voters are urged to review the candidate information and participate in the upcoming primary.