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1/24/2026
Bill E. Gates Jr., a DFL candidate for Governor of Minnesota, issued an open challenge to Senator Amy Klobuchar following her entry into the race, calling for a public, moderated debate and a side-by-side comparison of their plans for the state. Gates, who entered the race months earlier and has published what he calls “the whole blueprint” for governing Minnesota, said voters deserve to see every candidate — especially the front-runner — show up, answer questions, and earn the job in public rather than relying on name recognition and fundraising alone.
1/23/2026
Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Bill E. Gates Jr. announced the relaunch of his campaign website, VoteBillGates.net, alongside the public release of his complete governing platform for the State of Minnesota, giving voters and journalists full access to a detailed, step-by-step plan covering public safety, the economy, environmental protection, personal freedom, and fiscal responsibility. Framed by the campaign’s theme, “Guided by the North Star. Grounded in Results,” the platform emphasizes a centrist, outcomes-focused approach and invites Minnesotans to review the plan, judge it, and hold Gates accountable.
1/12/2026
At his January 12 virtual town hall, Bill E. Gates Jr. outlined his centrist, independent campaign for Governor of Minnesota, emphasizing accountability, financial responsibility, and rebuilding public trust. He discussed his long-term vision for a more self-sustaining Minnesota through responsible revenue-generating strategies, stronger oversight of public spending, and reinvestment in priorities like housing, education, and infrastructure. Gates also addressed immigration costs and transparency, the need for long-term stability in education, and his grassroots approach focused on open dialogue rather than political insiders, saying the campaign will continue refining ideas in public through future forums and updates on VoteBillGates.net.
1/7/2026
Bill E. Gates Jr. is hosting his first virtual town hall for Minnesota governor on January 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM CT via Zoom, giving voters across the state a chance to hear directly from him, learn why he is running, and ask questions in a live Q&A. The 40-minute event will introduce Gates’ background, campaign values, and vision for Minnesota, emphasizing transparency, community engagement, fairness, and practical governance, and is open to anyone who wants to participate online through the campaign’s website, VoteBillGates.net.
1/6/2026
Bill E. Gates Jr., a candidate for Governor of Minnesota, said he is currently the only Democrat officially filed in the race, emphasizing his responsibility to lead while others may still enter. His campaign is focused on affordability, housing stability, opposition to hostile anti-homeless policies, stronger government oversight, and exploring state-owned enterprises to reduce reliance on taxes. Drawing on his own experience with homelessness, Gates says his approach is rooted in lived experience, accountability, and practical compassion, with more details available at VoteBillGates.net.
11/12/2026
Bill E. Gates Jr. announced his candidacy for Governor of Minnesota on November 12, 2025, launching a campaign focused on economic innovation, education, environmental protection, and a government that serves people rather than special interests. His platform calls for greater independence from federal funding through state-owned enterprises, expanded opportunity through education and workforce training, affordable healthcare, strong public safety, and responsible environmental stewardship, with Gates saying his goal is to build a resilient, self-reliant Minnesota that delivers real results for families across the state.