01/27/2026
Republican candidate Chris Madel announced he is leaving the Minnesota governor’s race after watching a GOP debate where ICE involvement in Minneapolis was not addressed. Madel said the silence conflicted with his values amid growing tension over federal immigration enforcement in the state.
Explaining his decision, Madel said, “I can’t look my daughter in the eye and say I’m running as a Republican,” citing frustration with the party’s direction and its handling of recent events tied to ICE operations.
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