ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - House Speaker Lisa Demuth has chosen Ryan Wilson as her running mate for the 2026 gubernatorial race.

Rep. Demuth announces running mate

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In a press release Monday, Demuth announced Wilson, an attorney and former small business owner, would join her ticket as lieutenant governor.

"I am honored that Speaker Demuth has asked me to serve as her running mate in this pivotal election to send Tim Walz into retirement," said Wilson in a statement. "Lisa is a proven fighter and leader. She’s the only candidate in this race who has stood up to Walz, stared him down, and won. Minnesotans are ready to rally behind Speaker Demuth in the months ahead."

Wilson ran for state auditor in 2022, and lost to incumbent Julie Blaha . He currently resides

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