Klobuchar and Demuth to meet for first official debate on Wednesday night
The 60-minute FOX 9 debate will air live at 7 p.m. with an hour of post-debate analysis as the candidates make their final case.
- On Wednesday, Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Lisa Demuth faced off in their final gubernatorial debate in Rochester, hosted by FOX 9 and Gray Media before the Nov. 3 election.
- Minnesota's open governor's race marks the first such contest since 2018 after Democrat Gov. Tim Walz decided not to seek a third term.
- Klobuchar has served as a U.S. senator since 2006, while Demuth has served as Minnesota House Speaker since 2024, the first Black lawmaker in that role.
- If Demuth wins, she would become Minnesota's first Black governor, according to the National Governor's Association, while the GOP has not won statewide in Minnesota in 20 years.
- Voters will decide the outcome on Nov. 3, with citizens able to access the Minnesota voter guide to prepare for the general election.
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Top 3 clashes in heated MN governor debate as Walz's legacy looms large: 'Change the culture' - NEW YORK TIMES POST
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Republican and Democratic candidates vying to replace Minnesota’ s outgoing governor Tim Walz sparred in their final debate Wednesday over the massive fraud scandal that has unfolded in the state, health care and rising gas prices. MASSIVE FRAUD SCANDAL “A vote for Amy Klobuchar is a [...]
Demuth, Klobuchar debate in Rochester on Oct. 21, 2026
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Republican Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth took part in a gubernatorial debate hosted by KTTC on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Rochester. The debate was broadcast across the state.
A final faceoff in Minnesota's governor's race is Wednesday in Rochester
Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Lisa Demuth will appear in a televised debate — the second time they’ve shared a stage this week, and probably the last of this campaign. Meanwhile, a judge in Minneapolis sharply criticized federal prosecutors and ICE after an agent falsely accused an attorney of helping a defendant escape.
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