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Tad Jude
R · Minnesota · 2026Tad Jude is a former district court judge in the 10th Judicial District and a former member of the Minnesota House, Minnesota Senate and Hennepin County Board, and the Republican nominee for secretary of state. He won the August 11 primary with 60.25 percent over Wendy Phillips (39.75). Results are unofficial until the August 18 state canvass.
Priorities
- Require photo identification to vote, per his campaign plan
- Clean up the voter rolls and verify citizenship, per his campaign plan
- Prevent fraud in public programs, per his campaign plan
On the ballot
Secretary Of State · Minnesota · 2026
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