Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend a fundraiser in St. Paul, Minnesota, along with GOP House Majority Whip Representative Tom Emmer. The event, called the Lincoln Reagan Dinner, is a major Republican fundraising event in the state. State GOP Chair David Hann has expressed excitement about Trump’s appearance, as Republicans hope to flip traditionally Democratic Minnesota in the November elections. Chris LaCivita, a senior adviser to Trump’s 2024 campaign, believes that Trump has a significant opportunity to expand the map in Minnesota.
Minnesota has historically been a challenging state for Republicans, with two Democratic senators and a Democratic governor. The state has not voted for a Republican presidential candidate since 1972, when Richard Nixon won. Even in 2016, when Trump managed to win most other midwestern states, Minnesota narrowly voted for Hillary Clinton. Recent polling data suggests that the 2024 presidential election in Minnesota could be competitive. A SurveyUSA poll found Biden with a slight lead over Trump, while a Florida Atlantic University/Mainstream Research poll showed a larger lead for Biden.
One survey sponsored by the Trump campaign did show Trump leading in Minnesota, though it is important to consider the source of the poll. The Cook Political Report classifies the presidential election in Minnesota as “likely Democratic,” meaning that it is not considered to be competitive at this point but it has the potential to become more engaged. Biden won Minnesota by 7.1 percentage points in 2020, following a 1.5 point win by Clinton in 2016. Despite these recent Democratic victories, Republicans are hoping to make gains in the state with the support of Trump.
The upcoming fundraiser in Minnesota is seen as a significant opportunity for the Republican party to energize their base and raise funds for the upcoming elections. Trump’s appearance at the event is expected to draw attention and support for the party’s efforts to flip traditionally Democratic states like Minnesota. With the help of high-profile figures like Trump and Emmer, Republicans are optimistic about their chances in the November elections and believe that they have a real opportunity to compete in Minnesota.
As the political landscape in Minnesota continues to evolve, polling data and campaign efforts indicate that the state could be competitive in the upcoming presidential election. Biden currently holds a slight lead over Trump in the polls, but there are signs that the race could tighten as the campaign progresses. With Trump’s appearance at the upcoming fundraiser, Republicans are hoping to build momentum and support for their efforts to win over Minnesota voters. The outcome of the election in Minnesota could have significant implications for the national political scene.
