Environment
Proposes a large green-jobs program to repair and improve public infrastructure.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Steven Young
Candidate for Governor · Minnesota
Running mate: Jane Kirby
THE PERSON
Background
Steven Young describes himself as a former U.S. Marine, former attorney and former neighborhood grocery-store owner.
Roots
- Former Marine, attorney and grocery-store owner, according to his campaign.
Background sources checked November 2, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
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Technology
Supports banning hyperscale data centers.
Source checked November 2, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Immigration
Seeks a sanctuary-state approach and opposition to ICE operations, while acknowledging that a governor cannot abolish a federal agency.
Source checked November 2, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Minnesota Secretary of State — My Ballot, November 3, 2026 general election ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.