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Minnesota Republicans endorse Adam Schwarze for U.S. Senate

Schwarze secured the Minnesota Republican Party’s Senate endorsement after six ballots.

Minnesota Republicans endorse Adam Schwarze for U.S. Senate
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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Adam Schwarze won the Minnesota Republican Party’s endorsement for the U.S. Senate race after six ballots, defeating a field that included Michele Tafoya and Royce White. The endorsement highlights divisions over whether the party should prioritize conservative positions or general-election appeal.

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Republican Senate candidate who won his party’s endorsement

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Amy Klobuchar
D · MN · SEN

U.S. senator and Democratic candidate for governor

Keith Ellison
Former U.S. Representative (D-MN)

Minnesota attorney general and Democratic incumbent

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Republican Senate candidate who competed for the party endorsement

Timothy J. Walz
Former U.S. Representative (D-MN)

Minnesota governor who dropped his reelection bid

Republican Senate candidate who competed for the party endorsement

Lieutenant governor expected to seek the Democratic U.S. Senate endorsement

Pete Stauber
R · MN-8

U.S. representative who spoke at the Republican convention

Mark York
R · MN

Republican Senate candidate who criticized Peggy Flanagan

Tad Jude
R · MN

Republican candidate endorsed for secretary of state

Tina Smith
D · MN · SEN

U.S. senator whose seat is the subject of the 2026 race

ALSO MENTIONED  Julie Blaha, Minnesota state auditor who is not seeking reelection; Kristin Robbins, Minnesota state representative who addressed convention delegates; Nate George, Republican candidate endorsed for state auditor; Patti Anderson, State representative and chair of the party nominating committee; Ron Schutz, Republican candidate for attorney general who received the party endorsement; Scott Jensen, Republican who competed for the state auditor endorsement; Steve Simon, Democratic secretary of state seeking a fourth term; Tim Pawlenty, Former Minnesota governor; Wendy Phillips, Candidate for secretary of state

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Minnesota GOP Endorses Adam Schwarze for U.S. Senate

Adam Schwarze won the Minnesota Republican Party’s endorsement for the U.S. Senate race. Center outlets present the endorsement as a convention result, with some coverage stressing party divisions over conservative principles versus general-election appeal and the unresolved primary. Right-leaning outlets focus on Schwarze’s criticism of Washington’s political establishment and his likely Democratic opponent.

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