Lisa Demuth to run in GOP primary for governor, setting up three-way election in August

Lisa Demuth, the House Speaker from Cold Spring, has decided to continue her campaign for the Minnesota governor's seat in the Republican primary, despite initially committing to withdraw if she didn't secure the GOP endorsement. The primary now features a three-way contest with Army veteran Kendall Qualls, who was chosen by party delegates, and Demuth herself. This unexpected move sets up a significant intra-party contest in August, potentially influencing the overall election dynamics and highlighting divisions within the Republican party.