Minnesota AG Keith Ellison seeks re-election, facing Republican Scott Schutz, who criticizes his crime and fraud record.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced his 2026 campaign for a third term, highlighting progress on affordability and consumer rights, including the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act. In a October 21, 2025, Facebook video, he positioned himself as a champion for everyday residents. His Republican opponent, Scott Schutz, a U.S. Army veteran and attorney, challenged Ellison’s record, citing rising violent crime, alleged government fraud, and a perceived soft-on-crime approach, pledging stronger law enforcement and fiscal accountability. The race is a pivotal moment for Republicans, who aim to end a two-decade drought in statewide wins, with the last victory in 2006.