MAPLE GROVE, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota state Rep. Kristin Robbins announced Wednesday she is running for Minnesota governor in 2026.

Running for Minnesota governor

What they're saying:

Robbins (R- Maple Grove ) has represented District 37A in the Minnesota House of Representatives since winning the seat in 2018. She chairs the Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee, is vice chair of the Ways and Means Committee, and is a member of the Taxes and Higher Education Committees.

In her campaign announcement, Robbins said she would focus on "stopping fraud and restoring fiscal responsibility" and criticized Gov. Tim Walz for what she calls his "complete mismanagement" of the state.

"Families are working harder than ever while Tim Walz makes life more difficult," a statemen

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