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2026 Minnesota Attorney General — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Certified August 18, 2026 primary nominee: Ronald J. Schutz
Votes: 369353; Percent: 100%
The Minnesota State Canvassing Board certified the August 11, 2026 State Primary results on August 18, 2026.
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The current Attorney General is soft on crime and hostile to law enforcement. That must change.
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The current Attorney General is soft on crime and hostile to law enforcement. That must change.
The current Attorney General has pushed policies that allow biological males to compete in girls’ and women's sports. This is unfair and unsafe. It takes away opportunities that women and girls have fought hard to achieve.
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The current Attorney General has pushed policies that allow biological males to compete in girls’ and women's sports. This is unfair and unsafe. It takes away opportunities that women and girls have fought hard to achieve.
Over the course of his career, Ron has built a national reputation as a courtroom leader. He is a partner in a national litigation firm and served as the firm’s chairman from 2019 to 2024.
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Over the course of his career, Ron has built a national reputation as a courtroom leader. He is a partner in a national litigation firm and served as the firm’s chairman from 2019 to 2024.
Ron’s commitment to service began early. He earned his Mechanical Engineering degree, magna cum laude, from Marquette University on an Army ROTC Scholarship, and went on to graduate with honors from the University of Minnesota Law School.
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Ron’s commitment to service began early. He earned his Mechanical Engineering degree, magna cum laude, from Marquette University on an Army ROTC Scholarship, and went on to graduate with honors from the University of Minnesota Law School.
Following law school, Ron served four years in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. Commissioned as a Captain, he was stationed with the 7th Infantry Division, where he spent most of his military career in the courtroom — first as a defense lawyer, then as a prosecutor.
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Following law school, Ron served four years in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. Commissioned as a Captain, he was stationed with the 7th Infantry Division, where he spent most of his military career in the courtroom — first as a defense lawyer, then as a prosecutor.
Beyond the courtroom, Ron is active in civic and community life. He is a former Chair and current board member of the Center of the American Experiment, serves on the Board of Directors of Tee It Up for the Troops, and is a member of the University of St. Thomas Law School Board of Advisors. He previously served on the Advisory Board of the Minnesota Law Review and is a past president of the University of Minnesota Law School Alumni Association.
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Beyond the courtroom, Ron is active in civic and community life. He is a former Chair and current board member of the Center of the American Experiment, serves on the Board of Directors of Tee It Up for the Troops, and is a member of the University of St. Thomas Law School Board of Advisors. He previously served on the Advisory Board of the Minnesota Law Review and is a past president of the University of Minnesota Law School Alumni Association.
Ron has long been active in advancing conservative principles. He has served on countless finance committees, been a delegate to the Republican National Convention, and chaired the Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection at the appointment of Governor Tim Pawlenty. He also served as Chairman of the Board of Pawlenty for President.
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Ron has long been active in advancing conservative principles. He has served on countless finance committees, been a delegate to the Republican National Convention, and chaired the Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection at the appointment of Governor Tim Pawlenty. He also served as Chairman of the Board of Pawlenty for President.
READY TO SERVE AS MINNESOTA ATTORNEY GENERAL
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READY TO SERVE AS MINNESOTA ATTORNEY GENERAL
Ron Schutz grew up on a Minnesota dairy farm where he learned the value of hard work, discipline, faith, and the importance of education. Those lessons shaped a life of service—as a husband, father, Army veteran, and community leader. Ron is widely recognized as one of America’s top attorneys. In 2024 and 2025, he was named to Forbes’ list of America’s Top 200 Lawyers. For more than two decades, he has been selected as a Minnesota Super Lawyer, often ranking among the Top Ten statewide. Lawdragon named him a “Lawdragon Legend” in 2021 and regularly lists him among the 500 Leading Lawyers in America.
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Ron Schutz grew up on a Minnesota dairy farm where he learned the value of hard work, discipline, faith, and the importance of education. Those lessons shaped a life of service—as a husband, father, Army veteran, and community leader. Ron is widely recognized as one of America’s top attorneys. In 2024 and 2025, he was named to Forbes’ list of America’s Top 200 Lawyers. For more than two decades, he has been selected as a Minnesota Super Lawyer, often ranking among the Top Ten statewide. Lawdragon named him a “Lawdragon Legend” in 2021 and regularly lists him among the 500 Leading Lawyers in America.
Ron Schutz grew up on a Minnesota dairy farm where he learned the value of hard work, discipline, faith, and the importance of education. Those lessons shaped a life of service—as a husband, father, Army veteran, and community leader.
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Ron Schutz grew up on a Minnesota dairy farm where he learned the value of hard work, discipline, faith, and the importance of education. Those lessons shaped a life of service—as a husband, father, Army veteran, and community leader.
At a time when Minnesota has faced massive fraud scandals that made national headlines, the current Attorney General has focused more on political battles than on protecting taxpayers and stopping corruption.
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At a time when Minnesota has faced massive fraud scandals that made national headlines, the current Attorney General has focused more on political battles than on protecting taxpayers and stopping corruption.
I’ve spent my career standing up for people who were outmatched, outspent, and ignored. As Attorney General, I’ll bring that same fight to protect Minnesota families, defend consumers, hold criminals and fraudsters accountable, and put the people of this state first again." - Ron Schutz
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I’ve spent my career standing up for people who were outmatched, outspent, and ignored. As Attorney General, I’ll bring that same fight to protect Minnesota families, defend consumers, hold criminals and fraudsters accountable, and put the people of this state first again." - Ron Schutz
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Minnesota's Most Vulnerable Deserve a Fighter — Not a Bystander. Every day, elderly Minnesotans and others who can least afford it are targeted by powerful individuals and corporations who believe they can get away with it. Too often, they're right. I've spent my career proving them wrong. As a trial attorney, I have stood in courtrooms and gone toe-to-toe with some of the world's most powerful corporations — and won. Not settlements forced by legal pressure. Verdicts. Trial victories worth tens of millions of dollars for the individuals and small businesses I represented. In one landmark case, I won a $110 million jury award for the inventor of the MRI machine and his small company — against a corporate giant that thought it could steamroll a lone inventor. Keith Ellison has never done that. He has never personally tried a case from opening statement to verdict and won these kind of victories. Not once. Minnesota's Attorney General shouldn't just talk about fighting for people. The AG should know how to win — in a courtroom, against powerful opponents, when the stakes are real. I've done it my entire career. And I'll do it for every Minnesotan who needs someone in their corner.
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Minnesota's Most Vulnerable Deserve a Fighter — Not a Bystander. Every day, elderly Minnesotans and others who can least afford it are targeted by powerful individuals and corporations who believe they can get away with it. Too often, they're right. I've spent my career proving them wrong. As a trial attorney, I have stood in courtrooms and gone toe-to-toe with some of the world's most powerful corporations — and won. Not settlements forced by legal pressure. Verdicts. Trial victories worth tens of millions of dollars for the individuals and small businesses I represented. In one landmark case, I won a $110 million jury award for the inventor of the MRI machine and his small company — against a corporate giant that thought it could steamroll a lone inventor. Keith Ellison has never done that. He has never personally tried a case from opening statement to verdict and won these kind of victories. Not once. Minnesota's Attorney General shouldn't just talk about fighting for people. The AG should know how to win — in a courtroom, against powerful opponents, when the stakes are real. I've done it my entire career. And I'll do it for every Minnesotan who needs someone in their corner.
Homicides and violent crime in Minneapolis have skyrocketed under Keith Ellison. In 2019, there were 48 homicides in Minneapolis. In 2025, there were 64, a 33% increase! The murder rate in Minneapolis now rivals that of Oakland and Chicago. In 2019, there were 2,227 aggravated assaults in Minneapolis. In 2025, there were 2,827, a 27% increase!
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Homicides and violent crime in Minneapolis have skyrocketed under Keith Ellison. In 2019, there were 48 homicides in Minneapolis. In 2025, there were 64, a 33% increase! The murder rate in Minneapolis now rivals that of Oakland and Chicago. In 2019, there were 2,227 aggravated assaults in Minneapolis. In 2025, there were 2,827, a 27% increase!
As Attorney General, I will stand with law enforcement, restore respect for those who protect our communities, and ensure officers have the resources and support they need.
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As Attorney General, I will stand with law enforcement, restore respect for those who protect our communities, and ensure officers have the resources and support they need.
Ron Schutz is a dedicated Minnesotan, veteran, endurance athlete, and renowned trial lawyer who has spent his career fighting for fairness. As Attorney General, he’ll restore integrity to the office, stand up for the rule of law, support law enforcement, and protect girls' sports.
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Ron Schutz is a dedicated Minnesotan, veteran, endurance athlete, and renowned trial lawyer who has spent his career fighting for fairness. As Attorney General, he’ll restore integrity to the office, stand up for the rule of law, support law enforcement, and protect girls' sports.
Like many Minnesotans, I’m tired of watching our state become a national symbol of fraud and abuse while vulnerable people are left paying the price. Too many Minnesotans feel like they’re being left without real protection. Scammers and fraudsters are targeting seniors. Families are paying more and getting less. Small businesses and working people are forced to take on powerful corporations and government systems that too often believe nobody will stop them. People like you and me are losing hard-earned money to fraudsters and feel like they have nowhere to turn. At a time when Minnesota has faced massive fraud scandals that made national headlines, the current Attorney General has focused more on political battles than on protecting taxpayers and stopping corruption. This has got to stop.As a trial attorney, I’ve spent my career protecting businesses and people who lacked the resources to take on corporate giants. I’ve taken on some of the world’s most powerful corporations and won. I’ve secured courtroom victories worth tens of millions of dollars for individuals and small businesses that were told they didn’t stand a chance. In one landmark case, I won a $110 million jury verdict for the inventor of the MRI machine and his small company after a corporate giant tried to crush them. That’s not political theater. That’s real accountability. Minnesota doesn’t need another politician giving speeches about fighting for people. We need an Attorney General who has actually done it and who will fight for Minnesotans every single day. I’ve spent my career standing up for people who were outmatched, outspent, and ignored. As Attorney General, I’ll bring that same fight to protect Minnesota families, defend consumers, hold criminals and fraudsters accountable, and put the people of this state first again." - Ron Schutz
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Like many Minnesotans, I’m tired of watching our state become a national symbol of fraud and abuse while vulnerable people are left paying the price. Too many Minnesotans feel like they’re being left without real protection. Scammers and fraudsters are targeting seniors. Families are paying more and getting less. Small businesses and working people are forced to take on powerful corporations and government systems that too often believe nobody will stop them. People like you and me are losing hard-earned money to fraudsters and feel like they have nowhere to turn. At a time when Minnesota has faced massive fraud scandals that made national headlines, the current Attorney General has focused more on political battles than on protecting taxpayers and stopping corruption. This has got to stop.As a trial attorney, I’ve spent my career protecting businesses and people who lacked the resources to take on corporate giants. I’ve taken on some of the world’s most powerful corporations and won. I’ve secured courtroom victories worth tens of millions of dollars for individuals and small businesses that were told they didn’t stand a chance. In one landmark case, I won a $110 million jury verdict for the inventor of the MRI machine and his small company after a corporate giant tried to crush them. That’s not political theater. That’s real accountability. Minnesota doesn’t need another politician giving speeches about fighting for people. We need an Attorney General who has actually done it and who will fight for Minnesotans every single day. I’ve spent my career standing up for people who were outmatched, outspent, and ignored. As Attorney General, I’ll bring that same fight to protect Minnesota families, defend consumers, hold criminals and fraudsters accountable, and put the people of this state first again." - Ron Schutz
As Attorney General, I will use every tool available to combat crime and protect Minnesotans.
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As Attorney General, I will use every tool available to combat crime and protect Minnesotans.
Supports making fraud investigations and protection of taxpayer dollars a top Attorney General priority.
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Fight Government and Program Fraud
Prioritizes using Attorney General authority to combat crime and protect Minnesota residents.
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Combat Crime
Prioritizes legal and institutional support for law-enforcement agencies and officers.
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Support Law Enforcement
Supports legal action intended to reserve girls' and women's sports for biological females.
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Protect Girls' and Women's Sports
Supports stronger Attorney General enforcement against individuals and corporations that exploit consumers, seniors, and other vulnerable residents.
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Protect Consumers and Vulnerable Minnesotans
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0335;Ronald J. Schutz;0335;Attorney General;88;R;PRIVATE;; ;;216 MYRTLE ST. W. P.O. BOX 132;STILLWATER;MN;55082-4830;6122762063;www.ronformnag.com;[email protected];;;
Unofficial August 11, 2026 primary result: Ronald J. Schutz
Votes: 369353; Percent: 100%
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