GOP Candidate Quits Governor’s Race in Minnesota

Monday, January 26, 2026

Chris Madel (R) made a stunning exit from the Minnesota governor's race, saying he cannot support the national GOP's "stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so," the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. Said Madel: "United States citizens, particularly those of color, live in fear. United States citizens are carrying papers to prove their citizenship. That's wrong."

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So. not MAGA?

Hopefully a sign of the times.

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-26 10:17 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

What a rino.

~ stupidfuckdan ~

#2 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-01-26 10:18 AM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 1

Sounds like this is the one Republican who should be running in Minnesota. Further proof that the GOP is completely incompatible with American values.

#3 | Posted by qcp at 2026-01-26 10:54 AM | Reply

Sounds like this is the one Republican who should be running in Minnesota. Further proof that the GOP is completely incompatible with American values.

#3 | Posted by qcp

While true, Chris Madel has to be willing to take the risk of death threats, bombs in his car, arsonists targeting his home ect ect.

I wouldn't cross MAGA right now, not with their current predilection to violence and state terror.

#4 | Posted by jpw at 2026-01-26 11:01 AM | Reply