The Brief Primary election results will start coming in after polls close at 8 p.m. See live results for Democratic and Republican gubernatorial candidates below. Minnesota's primary election is today, Aug. 11. Minnesota primary election governor resultsIt is a crowded race on both sides for the primary election for Minnesota governor. Republican gubernatorial candidates:John KrhinRoss NovaLoner BlueMike LindellRaul J EstradaLisa DemuthKendall QuallsDemocratic primary for governorDig deeper:Seven candidates are running for the Democratic nomination for governor. In May, Klobuchar announced that Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer would be her running mate for Minnesota governor, putting him in the role of lieutenant governor if they win the election.