House Speaker Lisa Demuth tops Mike Lindell to win GOP governor nomination

House Speaker Lisa Demuth has secured the GOP governor nomination in Minnesota, defeating Mike Lindell and Kendall Qualls. Demuth makes history as the first woman nominated by Republicans for governor and the first Black gubernatorial candidate from any major party. Her victory comes as Donald Trump's endorsement reshaped the primary field. Demuth will now seek to replace Tim Walz in the upcoming November election, marking a significant milestone for the Republican party in the state.