Lisa Demuth

Lisa Demuth (Republican Party) is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 13A. She assumed office on January 8, 2019. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027. Demuth is not running for re-election to Minnesota House of Representatives District 13A in 2026.

Demuth (Republican Party) is running for election for Governor of Minnesota. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Republican primary on August 11, 2026.

The Minnesota House of Representatives elected Demuth state speaker of the House on February 6, 2025. She defeated Rep. Melissa Hortman (D) by a 67-65 vote along party lines. Demuth was the first Black person and first female Republican to be elected House speaker.1