Minnesota’s 7th District Congresswoman, RINO Michelle Fischbach, voted Monday, July 15 to cover-up the Epstein Files. She has taken many bad votes throughout her long career in politics but protecting powerful pedophiles from being exposed and prosecuted is a low that Fischbach has never reached before.

The Jeffrey Epstein cover-up has lit a fire under MAGA like nothing else. In what is the largest betrayal by the Trump Administration, Attorney General Pam Bondi (alongside FBI Director Kash Patel and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino) released a memo claiming that Epstein killed himself, the video released corroborates the suicide, Epstein had no client list, there was “no evidence” that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals despite the report also stating that Epstein harmed over 1,000 individuals.

Our government is treating We The People like mindless, soulless beings. To make matters worse, Congress is covering it up and Minnesota’s RINO Michelle Fischbach is part of the pack!

Fischbach sits on the U.S. House Rules Committee which took a vote on an Amendment that would require the release of the Epstein Files and was defeated by a vote of 5 in favor and 7 against. The full video of the committee can be seen here. See those who voted to protect Jeffrey Epstein’s pedophile ring below:

As seen above, RINO Michelle Fischbach voted to keep the American people in the dark and cover-up for Epstein. This inexcusable action may completely diminish any credibility she has with the America First, anti-pedophile grassroots. Others in Congress say RINO Chip Roy, who purports himself as some regular conservative, ducked the vote. 

The Epstein issue may be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. Congress’ participation in the Epstein cover-up may come back to haunt them. Career politician RINO Michelle Fischbach is on thin-ice in CD7 as is, she failed to win the GOP party endorsement last election against conservative businessman Steve Boyd. Many already suspected that Fischbach was a phony due to her big government voting record and that her husband runs the fraudulent, fake pro-life group MCCL that cheers on RINOs spending tax dollars on abortions and Planned Parenthood. 

Congress has a duty and an obligation to fill in the gaps and demand transparency from the Executive branch when that Executive fails to deliver. The grassroots is demanding the full release of the Jeffrey Epstein Files (excluding child pornography) to prove who else was involved and must be prosecuted. Fischbach’s role in the cover-up must be shouted from the rooftops because if the grassroots conservatives of Minnesota have any say on the matter, the release of all info would be IMMEDIATE!

Keep in mind, MNGOP Chair Alex Plechash ALREADY endorsed Fischbach for 2026 despite MNGOP party officers being required by the party bylaws to remain neutral before a party endorsement is earned by a vote of the delegates (see previous reporting here). This can be seen in Article IV, Section 8 of the MNGOP Bylaws. Plechash put out the endorsement on social media on March 19, 2025 (see here). See the Article IV, Section 8 of the MNGOP Bylaws and the endorsement below:

Fischbach represents a deep-red, conservative district that covers almost the entire western section of the state. Find out if you live in pedophile protector Michelle Fischbach's district (CD7) here or look at the map below:

Above map created by MPR.

Not only are Minnesota citizens suffering the consequences of Walz’ socialist, pro-illegal alien policies in our state but taxpayers will also be burdened with covering $430K for Walz’ legal expenses to prepare him to testify to Congress! 

Last month, Walz appeared in front of the U.S. House Oversight Committee to testify in Congress alongside two other Democrat Governors who prioritize illegal aliens over their own citizens, J.B. Pritzker of Illinois and  Kathy Hochul of New York. 

The Star Tribune reported Wednesday (July 9th, 2025) that Walz was initially given legal counsel by ANTIFA Keith Ellison’s Attorney General office, however, the AG office passed the buck and recommended Walz hire outside counsel. Even MN’s radical left, Socialist Attorney General is afraid to legally defend Minnesota’s insane policies! 

Global law firm K&L Gates was hired and invoices show that they were paid about $516 per hour or over $61K per hour of the congressional hearing! One has to wonder if all the legal work leading up to the sloppy, weak Walz testimony performance tap-dancing around the truth was really worth $430K of taxpayer dollars.

Walz’ excuses are beginning to pile in as news is spreading. Walz told reporters Wednesday (July 9th, 2025) that the congressional testimony “certainly proved that there was nothing there other than using it as grandstanding”, which is exactly what Walz did in front of the Oversight Committee. That said, much of the GOP “oversight” were simply opportunities for performative theatrics by RINOs. While many saw Minnesota’s RINO delegation (Emmer, Fischbach, and Stauber) go after Walz in the committee, it was all for show. Interestingly, all three MN RINO Congressmen do not sit on the Oversight Committee and were simply there to score political points. Walz’ spokesman, Teddy Tschann, said to the Star Tribune “What’s most frustrating is that Tom Emmer and Pete Stauber planned this spectacle knowing what it would cost and went through with it anyway.” While Emmer, Fischbach, and Stauber certainly can’t be blamed for Walz’ poor management of tax dollars, it is clear that Walz’ testimony accomplished nothing policy wise.

On the day of the June 12th Congressional hearing Walz testified at, MN’s budget agency sent a letter to a state legislative commission asking it to approve a $430K transfer from a general fund account to Walz’ office to cover the legal expenses. It is not immediately clear if the expenses were covered or which legislative commission received this request. GOP legislators, especially with control of the state House Speakership, must have this request rejected and force Walz and Ellison to eat the costs with their already appropriated, massive budgets.

RINO state Rep. Jim Nash (48A) told the Star Tribune that Ellison should’ve helped more to cover costs. Nash was one of the crooked politicians cheerleading the bill that gave ANTIFA Keith Ellison an increased budget and now he wants to play hard-ball? Most conservatives have come to grip with the reality that a lot of GOP politicians talk tough but do the exact opposite when it comes time to vote. Nash must lead the charge to reject the tax dollar request and tell Walz that his office must use already appropriated funds to cover his legal scam.

The state GOP legislators must demand that the legislative commissions refuses to fund Walz’ FAILED Congressional testimony. Taxpayer dollars should not be spent to the tunes of hundreds of thousands just to get answers out of politicians! The corruption has to end and Walz is starting to fall apart. The very fact that the Star Tribune has run several negative stories on Walz and a prospective third Governor term may signal that the Walz era may be over sooner than expected. 

A4L will continue to lead the Minnesota grassroots conservative movement and fight to end the corruption! All swamp creatures must be held accountable!

It’s less than 50 days until the Great Minnesota Get-Together — the legendary Minnesota State Fair — and we can’t wait. Drawing nearly 2 million visitors each year, the State Fair isn’t just a celebration of summer. While most just show up for corn dogs and butter sculptures, we know what it really is: one of the biggest political battlegrounds in the country. There’s no better place to show Minnesota (and especially Tim Walz) that the Liberty movement is alive and well in our state!

Last year, our “NEVER WALZ” booth at the fair became a huge viral moment.

We didn’t just show up and draw massive crowds. We dominated the local and international mainstream media. The booth was covered in the news in the U.K., Australia, and all across the U.S. Even Fox News had to cover it.

Why? Because we brought what the establishment fears the most: a radical, unapologetic message they can’t control and can’t ignore, no matter how hard they try. While the far-Left pushes widespread degeneracy and the GOP elite hides behind foreign money and nothing-burger slogans, we’re out here actually saying what everyone’s thinking. You can read all about the hard hitting impression we made at the fair here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/masterful-shapeshifter-walz-gets-pointed-message-from-minnesota-voters-state-fair-booth

Let’s be clear: the people of Minnesota have been utterly failed. Repeatedly. Not just by Walz, although he’s a clownish tyrant who ran Minnesota like a COVID police state, but by every fake “conservatives” who sat down and shut up when it counted the most.

That’s why we took the fight right into their territory. While the rest of the so-called “right” was licking the boots of the establishment, we were on the ground, in the biggest venue in the state, drawing thousands, firing up patriots, and humiliating Walz in public. The guy probably couldn’t walk 10 feet without seeing someone holding a NEVER WALZ fan the whole fair. That’s not just a message, that’s total public rejection by his own people.

We’ve proven our movement is a force to be reckoned with. The “NEVER WALZ” booth didn’t just draw a block-long line of outraged Minnesotans, it sent a loud and clear message: we will NEVER let Walz shut down our state again.

Now, we’re doubling down with an even bolder presence at the State Fair this year. The people lined up before 9am in 2024, and now we’re adding even more boots on the ground. This year, we’re expanding the team, and that means there’s a place for you. When you join us, you’re joining a massive movement that’s already shaking the political establishment. And yes, you’ll have a blast doing it!

There’s nothing like standing shoulder to shoulder with fellow Minnesota patriots, feeling the energy of the crowd, and knowing you’re making a difference in the fight to restore liberty. 

Volunteering at the Action 4 Liberty booth isn’t just fun, it’s empowering. 

You’ll get the training you need right from us. You’ll get to hangout with other patriotic Minnesotans. And, most importantly, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you’re part of something that actually matters. Not some lame think tank op-ed or an RNC fundraiser, but real, direct, grassroots action.

Are you going to scroll past and let these people walk all over your rights, your values, and your state?

Or are you going to stand up, claim your spot, and show the regime that Minnesota belongs to Patriots, not the radical-Left and weak-kneed Republicans?

Sign up to volunteer HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA4AF2AA3F8C16-55286905-state#/

Longtime Trump hater, RINO Senator Eric Pratt (SD54), has recently fallen under the national microscope with a potential Congressional campaign in CD2. This consideration has caused Pratt to be called out on the carpet by the MAGA hound dogs including Laura Loomer.

Laura Loomer is a former Congressional candidate in Florida, an outspoken defender of President Trump, host of Loomer Unleashed, and known for her takedowns of crooked politicians. In a recent post on X, Loomer posted a video of Eric Pratt saying that he has never endorsed Trump and wasn’t sure who he would vote for in the Presidential election. Click here or the image below:

A4L President Erik Mortensen had the following reply:

If Laura Loomer will call out MN RINOs selling out the America First movement, she would be in good company with pro-grassroots liberty conservatives at A4L! Loomer was also critical of Globalist RINO Tom Emmer during his short-lived Speaker bid, including calling Emmer a “communist enabler” for his previous lobbying work to destroy the Electoral College and install a national popular vote. Loomer’s attacks against Emmer were even re-truthed on Truth Social by President Trump on 10/23/25. See below:

With fake moderate Angie Craig running for the U.S. Senate, MN’s CD2 election could prove to be extremely competitive. As noted by Mortesensen, Eric Pratt is not well liked by CD2 grassroots conservatives and would likely be easily rejected by GOP delegates. Keep in mind, Pratt lost the GOP endorsement to nurse Natalie Barnes in 2022 and just barely won the primary after corrupt RINO party chair David Hann cut off data access to 5 GOP endorsed candidates (Natalie being included). Pratt also has a pathetic, FAILING 25% lifetime score in A4L scorecards.

2020 and 2022 CD2 GOP nominee, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve officer Tyler Kistner, has already announced his bid for the 2026 election. In 2022, Kistner fought the establishment by endorsing then-Rep. Erik Mortensen in the GOP primary against RINO Bob Loonan. As a familiar face, Kistner would likely be a natural choice for many GOP delegates at the CD2 endorsing convention.

As seen in 2024, Emmer puppet Joe Teirab was defeated by Angie Craig by over 13% since he failed to unify grassroots conservatives around his campaign. After carpetbagging from the DC swamp to MN’s CD2, Teirab was demolished at the CD2 GOP endorsing convention and only won the primary because Emmer got Teirab’s opponent, Tayler Rahm, to quit the race! Even when Teirab was the only Republican in the race, the CD2 GOP refused to endorse him. 

As we’ve previously reported, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) Exec. Director says candidates cannot just be installed without grassroots approval. In necessary swing districts for Republicans, the grassroots needs to be on board and if they are not, the candidate will fail.

Carpetbagger Joe Teirab, quitter Tayler Rahm, and Loomered RINO Eric Pratt all did not rule out a run for Congress in CD2 when asked by the Star Tribune. On the Democrat side, Senator Matt Klein (SD53) and former Senator Matt Little (SD58) are running. Another Democrat, Michael Stefanko, also filed with the FEC and spent $755.35 on studio and camera rental but seemingly withdrew from the race and filed a termination report on 6/4/25 which was approved on 6/10/25.

Action 4 Liberty will keep Patriots updated with the latest key news in MN politics.

A pervasive lie has been told over and over again by Minnesota’s RINO Establishment claiming that taxpayer dollars MUST fund Planned Parenthood and abortion. This blatant lie has provided cover for RINO legislators who vote for this spending against the interests of their constituents.

This falsehood now holds no credibility as the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that states can reject spending Medicaid dollars going to Planned Parenthood!

The ruling was 6-3 with Justices John Roberts, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barret voting in favor and Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson, Elena Kagan, and Sonia Sotomayor in opposition. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the majority opinion of the court, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote a concurring opinion in support of the majority ruling, and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote the dissenting minority opinion.

In the last regular legislative session for the state of Minnesota, 29 state House RINOs voted for taxpayer funding of abortion and Planned Parenthood in the Health omnibus bill (HF2435). No GOP Senator voted for the bill. Between the lines of all the regulations, policy, and billions in spending within the 263 page bill is abortion funding under the guise of “medical assistance”. Planned Parenthood is also funded in the bill through sexual and reproductive grants, family planning awards, and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). See House vote below:

MNGOP Chair Alex Plechash attempted to cover for RINOs who voted for abortion/Planned Parenthood funding by claiming that taxpayer funded abortion is “not because of any vote by Republicans”. Many other RINO politicians have also pushed the issue away by saying they have no choice but to include the funding or they just flat out deny that abortion is funded through the legislature. Even the fake pro-life group, MCCL, has pushed these lies and fought against Senator Nathan Wesenberg (SD10) legislatively defining life at conception! Senator Wesenberg also disproved the lie that legislators couldn't fight the funding by pushing an amendment that would defund abortion and Planned Parenthood.

Also bear in mind, MN has some of the most extreme laws in the country on abortion, including post-birth abortion!

The excuses for RINOs to keep spending tax dollars killing unborn babies are gone! Former state Representative, Jeremy Munson, eloquently made this point on social media. See below:

The Supreme Court decision confirmed what Constitutional conservatives already knew, legislators are not obligated to spend taxpayer dollars funding abortions. Action 4 Liberty celebrates the massive victory for life in the U.S. Supreme Court and calls on the GOP state House and Senate caucuses to remove all abortion and Planned Parenthood funding during the next legislative session. We The People will not accept any more excuses, the GOP must step up or voters will see them for the spineless sellouts that they truly are.

Fraud became rampant through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans offered to businesses during the Covid era. While it is well known that many shady businessmen have been caught falsifying business records and blatantly misrepresenting facts for PPP loans, locals in Morrison County are alleging such actions were committed by their very own State Representative, RINO Ron Kresha (10A).

Locals and conservative activists brought forward evidence at a recent Morrison County GOP meeting to argue that Rep. Ron Kresha received PPP loans with falsified records claiming to have employees when his company doesn't have any. This evidence was given to the other District 10 State Representative Isaac Schultz (10B) to investigate as Schultz sits on the state House Fraud committee. Kresha did not show up to the meeting despite being invited multiple times according to the Morrison County Republican Party. Kresha was also recently condemned by Morrison County GOP due to his ultra-liberal voting record.

According to the Department of Treasury, a company cannot list independent contractors as employees for the purpose of calculating their PPP loan amount. Instead, independent contractors were eligible to apply for their own PPP loans. Morrison County locals tell us small businesses with dozens of employees in the community received loans that were peanuts in comparison to Kresha's company.

Included in the documents presented to the 30 or so attendees of the Morrison County GOP BPOU meeting and given to Rep. Isaac Schultz were two PPP loans given to Kresha's company, Golden Shovel Agency LLC, which claims the company had 17 employees in April 2020 and 20 employees in March 2021. See below:

Contrary to the employee counts seen above, Ron Kresha stated in a November 2020 deposition regarding a lawsuit with former associate Mary Whelan that the company had no employees at all and instead had about 15 independent contractors who were with them. Whelan was suing Kresha in relation to lost wages and intellectual property theft. More information on this lawsuit can be found here. The questions (Q) is Whelan's attorney and the answers (A) are Kresha's responses. See below:

Kresha further stated in the deposition that him hiring independent contractors and giving them titles for the company did not constitute those people as employees. See below:

As previously stated, the Department of Treasury says PPP loans were not allowed to calculate independent contractors as employees and it would be fraud to do so. The statutes of limitations to prosecute PPP loan fraud was extended in 2022 to 10 years.

In May 2024, Steve Wenzel, a well respected longtime Representative from Little Falls called for Kresha to explain the acceptance/use of PPP loans in a letter to the editor.

Many may wonder what Kresha's business, Golden Shovel Agency, actually does. While appearing to be a vague web development, business consultant type company on their website, sources say they also are involved in writing grants and collecting a percentage of the money claimed. This could be a massive conflict of interest for Kresha as a legislator because he sits on the Commerce and Education Finance committees where many grant programs within legislation would be approved. Kresha could very well be voting for bills in order to make money off of the grants found within them!

Rep. Isaac Schultz, as a member of the Republican led House Fraud & Agency Oversight Committee, has obtained the above documents and more in relation to the alleged PPP fraud by Ron Kresha's company. Souces tell A4L Schultz left with the documents and was directed by Morrison County conservatives to take it to the Fraud Committee. Schultz is joined in the House Fraud committee by Republicans Chair Kristin Robbins (37A), Vice Chair Patti Anderson (33A), Walter Hudson (30A), Marion Rarick (29B), and Democrats Dave Pinto (64B), Steve Elkins (50B), and Emma Greenman (63B). While it may be uncomfortable to investigate potential fraud involving a legislative colleague, refusing to do so would undermine the legitimacy and purpose of a Fraud Committee.

Ron Kresha was reached out to for comment on this story and did not respond beyond an automated reply saying he will respond "as soon as possible".

A4L will keep Patriots informed as this story develops.

Minnesotans across our state are fed up with Establishment politicians who sell out conservative values for power, status, or other driving factors for corrupt politicians. Patriots understand that our liberty is too precious to be sacrificed in our state.

Radical Democrat policies paired with spineless RINOs has been a recipe for disaster and many conservatives have taken note. As noted in Action 4 Liberty’s President Erik Mortensen’s recent email, Patriots have begun reaching out to A4L for candidate training while eyeing bids for the state House or Senate.

Bold leadership and the pursuit of liberty in the Capitol is desperately needed. The political Establishment has proven time and time again that they will not represent the interests and concerns of Constitutional conservatives, perhaps it is time for new blood.

If you have any interest in running for office, do NOT count yourself out!

Small business owners, concerned parents, Citizen Patriots, and other common folks understand what is happening on the ground far better than most career politicians. Political resumes have been a detriment to legislators as the experience is almost always utilized to help the Establishment rather than fight them.

A4L candidate training equips Patriots with the tools needed to outmaneuver RINOs and Democrats, from crafting hard-hitting messaging to mobilizing grassroots conservatives to in-depth legislative analysis. It will take serious strategy and precise movements to turn our state around and we have the tools to make it happen!

Imagine yourself standing tall in the Legislature as a liberty champion dismantling bad laws, slashing wasteful spending, protecting our God-given Rights, and inspiring others to do the same. The battle isn’t always easy, but sitting on the sidelines while our state slides into tyranny is not an option!

Contact [email protected] if you have any interest in running for office. We will inform Patriots of upcoming training dates when available. A4L is happy to train common citizens with the tools they need to win! Just remember, if not you, then who?

NOTE - This story is developing and details are still coming forward.

Democrat legislators Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman (34B) and Senator John Hoffman (SD34) and their spouses were targeted in shootings at their homes. Sources report that Hortman and her husband were shot and they passed away. Sources also report that Hoffman and his wife were shot multiple times and are alive and recovering. 

The suspected shooter was reportedly impersonating a police officer and broke into both lawmakers’ homes. As of writing this article, the hunt was still underway for police to track down the shooter. Sources say the suspect was a white male with brown hair wearing black body armor over a blue shirt and blue pants. A shelter in place alert was sent out by the Brooklyn Park Police Department at 5:30AM. A motive has not yet been established. Reportedly a manifesto from the shooter exists containing a list of names.

According to Fox 10 News, the police arrived at Hortman’s house and saw an SUV equipped with lights mimicking a police squad vehicle. They say they were confronted by a man dressed as an officer and that the man fired at the police, who returned fire, before retreating into the home. 

Reports have also shown the following flyers in the suspected shooters vehicle relating to "No Kings" protests. These protests are demonstrations arguing that President Trump is an authoritarian. See below:

It goes without saying that these evil actions must be condemned by all. Violence of all kinds, especially targeted attacks taking the lives of others, is evil and morally bankrupt. The shooter showed up to the homes of legislators with deadly intent and must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Melissa Hortman’s legacy from her two decades in the State House will be remembered as a respected, formidable, tough, and tactical leader who can negotiate and deliver legislation that Democrats wanted. Senator John Hoffman is also thought of highly by his colleagues and is respected across the aisle.

Action 4 Liberty offers our thoughts and prayers to the Hortman and Hoffman families during these incredibly tough times and wish for a speedy recovery for Senator John Hoffman and his wife.

UPDATE: Since publishing, media reports are identifying the suspect as Vance Luther Boelter. This individual appears to have been appointed to the Governor's Workforce Development Board in 2019 by Tim Walz and was appointed to the Governor's Workforce Development Council in 2016 by then Governor Mark Dayton. According to mnAfricansUnited.org, Boelter is the CEO of a company based in The Democratic Republic of the Congo called Red Lion Group and the CEO of a Minnesota security services company called Praetorian Guard Security Service. See below:

While Tyrant Tim Walz has not yet announced a third term re-election bid, all signs seem to point that he will do so. This presents a unique moment for Republicans in finding a challenger following Walz’ humiliating debate and campaign performance as the VP candidate for Kamala. A strong Republican challenger could mount a serious challenge to Walz, instead, RINO Wayne Johnson (41A) appears to be considering a ridiculous run for Governor.

Johnson has posted a few things on social media that would seemingly indicate that he is considering a run for Governor, if not openly floating it. See below:

RINO Wayne Johnson is one of the most liberal, big government Republicans in the MN legislature. He has been a consistent vote for the Establishment and has lied repeatedly when confronted over his vote to oppose the Never Again Bill on the House floor. In response, Action 4 Liberty organized a successful Day of Action in Johnson’s district to inform his constituents that he voted to sideline an anti-lockdown, anti-mandate, pro-freedom bill. Seeing all the pictures of Johnson posted wearing useless masks, his opposition to the Never Again Bill is no surprise!

Lying has become a standard practice for Johnson following the 2024 41A GOP endorsing convention. Johnson pledged to abide by the endorsement before the convention and even sent an email to delegates following the convention that he would not run. See below:

Johnson then abandoned the GOP and planned to run as an Independent, which would almost certainly cause the GOP to lose in this swing district. Considering the district’s Senate seat was lost by less than 1% of the vote thanks to RINO Tony Jergens endorsed radical leftist Judy Seeberger over conservative Tom Dippel. Johnson is friends with Jurgens and was clearly considering a path to also destroy the GOP’s chance of victory. See below:

Sources tell A4L Wayne Johnson would not commit to vote for Trump after he became the Republican presidential nominee.

While Establishment RINOs might feel comfortable with Qualls for Governor (despite the mailing issue with his campaign and the MNGOP), one reason Johnson may be hesitant to back him is because Qualls endorsed Wayne’s GOP primary opponent, Grayson McNew. This could explain for why Johnson is not backing Qualls and floating himself as an option, see below:

As we’ve previously reported, former MNGOP Chair RINO David Hann is considering a run for Governor. Wayne Johnson will give Hann some serious competition in determining which campaign is more clownish!

Walz has become increasingly unpopular and did not look good when testifying to Congress about Minnesota being a sanctuary state for illegal aliens. While KSTP and their poll numbers on Walz should be viewed skeptically, Walz will be a tough opponent and conservatives will have to have a candidate capable of unifying grassroots conservatives behind their message which RINOs David Hann and Wayne Johnson would have no chance in doing!

UPDATE: Since publishing our article, Wayne Johnson has took to social media to say he will not run because he does not think conservative delegates statewide can endorse someone "electable"! Johnson is openly opposing the endorsing process! See below:

Action 4 Liberty will keep Patriots informed as the race develops with more candidates. Potential candidates are listed in previous A4L reporting. See all announced candidates below.

Announced candidates:

Democrat - none

GOP - Kendall Qualls, Phil Parrish, Brad Kohler, and former Saint Cloud city councilman Jeff Johnson (no relation to previous GOP Governor candidate Jeff Johnson)

Independent - Adam Kedrowski

Independence-Alliance Party - Christopher Seymore

A suspicious mailer was sent out by the MNGOP including a return envelope belonging to Kendall Qualls’ Governor campaign and was exposed by former A4L President Jake Duesenberg on X. See below:

MNGOP Chair Alex Plechash put out a statement following this claiming the envelope was in a small portion of the mailers and that the responsibility belongs to the vendor, not the party. Plechash also states that the vendor has taken full responsibility. What is not said in the statement is who this shared vendor is between the MNGOP and Qualls campaign. Of all the vendors in our state, the two just happened to use the same one? On X, former state Rep. Jeremy Munson alleges the vendor is Tim Berkness while complaining that Duesenberg highlighted this mailing error. See statement from Plechash below:

MNGOP party officers are obligated by the party bylaws to be neutral in all races until a candidate is endorsed. The appearance of the MNGOP and the Qualls campaign being one in the same gives Patriots reason to question if the 2026 MNGOP State Convention will be fairly run for all candidates involved. See Article IV, Section 8 of the MNGOP bylaws below:

The MNGOP Constitution also lays out the rules for endorsements, which clearly shows that the decision belongs to the delegates, not a unilateral decision by the MNGOP Chair. See Article VI, Section 3, subsection B below:

Reason to question if preferential treatment will be given to Qualls from party leadership includes Qualls’ donation of $10K to the party using the remaining funds of his failed Congress campaign against Dean Phillips. Considering how pitiful the MNGOP fundraising has been as of late, $10K is a God-send. See donations below:

During his 2022 Governor run, Qualls was an opponent to the Never Again Bill, supported unilateral Governor Emergency declaration power, and changed his stance on Emergency Powers THREE TIMES on his website! That Governor campaign was funded by mega-donor David Frauenshush, a commercial investor who’s funded healthcare and pharmaceutical projects. Qualls' 2022 Lt. Governor nominee was allegedly going to be pro-abortion Michelle Tafoya. Qualls was a healthcare executive for Johnson & Johnson - one of the major Covid shot producers in our country and wore useless masks throughout his 2020 Congress campaign. Qualls has been nicknamed by the grassroots as "Ken Doll Qualls" to indicate that he is a fraud and stands for nothing.

As noted in Duesenberg’s post on X seen above, the MNGOP should also retract their unconstitutional endorsement of RINO Michelle Fischbach (CD7). Plechash should be representing the grassroots as Chair instead of attempting to curry favor with the RINO DC Establishment by unilaterally and unconstitutionally endorsing an incumbent Congresswoman who failed to win the endorsement in 2024 against conservative Steve Boyd. Republican delegates get to decide who wins the GOP endorsement, not Alex Plechash. See unconstitutional endorsement below:

A4L has previously reported on U.S. Senate candidate Royce White slamming Alex Plechash for a lack of neutrality in the Senate and CD7 elections. A4L has also previously reported that Qualls worked against Royce as the endorsed GOP candidate in the primary. On the Qualls/MNGOP mailer situation, Royce White said on X "There are no accidents" and that "Kendall Qualls is another scumbag sellout".

Other GOP candidates for Governor include Navy veteran Phil Parrish, former UFC fighter Brad Kohler, and former Saint Cloud city councilman Jeff Johnson (no relation to previous GOP Governor nominee Jeff Johnson). Phil Parrish has appeared on the Truth Hurts podcast, as has Brad Kohler and his running mate, Reverend Tim Christopher. 

As A4L has previously reported, failed former MNGOP Chair RINO David Hann is also considering a run, but that plan was likely torpedoed after A4L exposed that Hann was using tens of thousands of dollars of the party’s money in secret to pay a Kamala Harris influencer. Other candidates considering a run include My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell, RINO Sen. Zach Duckworth (SD57), 2022 GOP Attorney General nominee Jim Schultz, RINO Rep. Wayne Johnson (41A) and 2022 GOP Governor candidate Scott Jensen.