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Minnesota political conventions 2026: DFL, GOP pick candidates

Photos: Scenes from the Minnesota Republican Convention

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Two people speak into microphones at the convention.
Minnesota GOP Chair Alex Plechash (center) speaks with MPR News host Brian Bakst live on air at the Republican convention in Duluth, on Friday.
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A woman sits for an interview on the radio.
Lisa Demuth, House speaker and candidate for governor, speaks with MPR News host Brian Bakst live on air at the GOP convention in Duluth, on Friday.
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A woman shakes hands with people at the convention.
Candidate for Minnesota U.S. Senate, Michele Tafoya, meets with delegates at the Republican convention in Duluth on Friday.
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Republicans are gathering at their 2026 endorsing convention Friday morning in Duluth. On their agenda are votes for U.S. Senate and gubernatorial candidates, along with other statewide hopefuls.