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Here are the candidates who did — and didn't — file for Minnesota’s statewide races

Minnesota's 5 p.m. Tuesday candidate filing deadline at the Veterans Services Building has passed, setting several statewide races for an Aug. 11 primary election.
Party endorsements did little to narrow the candidate field, as evidenced by filings showing multiple candidates per race seeking party backing without exclusivity guarantees.
Rep. Peggy Bennett, R-Albert Lea, declined to file for governor after gaining little traction at the GOP convention weekend, while Rep. Dan Wolgamott also withdrew from the state auditor race.
Candidates retain until Thursday, June 5, to withdraw their names from ballots, potentially reshaping the final primary field before the Aug. 11 election.
Rep. Elliott Engen filed for his House seat despite earlier uncertainty, signaling that competitive primary contests await across multiple open and contested positions statewide.

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Here are the candidates who did — and didn't — file for Minnesota’s statewide races

ST. PAUL — The 5 p.m. Tuesday candidate filing deadline passed with few surprises, and confirms that several statewide races in Minnesota will head to an Aug. 11 primary. As evidenced by the filings, endorsements from each state party did little to narrow who will be on the ballot. Candidates have until Thursday, June 5, to withdraw their names. For now, a look at who filed — and who didn't — for statewide races. Governor & lieutenant governor …

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