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Minnesota political conventions 2026: DFL, GOP pick candidates

Updated at 2:09 AM

In Duluth, Qualls secured the GOP endorsement for governor after a 10-ballot marathon marked by voting glitches, while Schwarze won the GOP endorsement for U.S. Senate. In Rochester, Flanagan won the DFL endorsement for U.S. Senate despite facing a primary challenge, and Klobuchar won the DFL endorsement for governor.

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