Public Statement from Phillip C. Parrish, Candidate for Governor of Minnesota 2026
Fellow Minnesotans,
As we move forward in this critical campaign to restore freedom, transparency, and local control to our state, I want to share an update on my search for a Lieutenant Governor running mate for the 2026 election. This decision is one of profound importance, as it will shape the team dedicated to serving you and rebuilding Minnesota on foundations of integrity, innovation, and genuine community service.
My search criteria are firmly rooted in the principles I’ve articulated through my official statements and detailed on my campaign website, parrish4mn.com. From my platform emphasizing unity over division—focusing on right and wrong rather than left and right—to my commitments to exposing lies, protecting our children, and ending white-collar crime and money laundering, I seek a partner who embodies the servant leadership I’ve pledged to inspire across our state. As a retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander, educator, and principled conservative, I’ve consistently advocated for personal responsibility, community-driven solutions, and uncompromising integrity in governance. These values, drawn directly from my bio, platform, and statements on issues like electoral integrity, compassion without exploitation, and supporting the hardworking poor, form the bedrock of my evaluation process.
To be clear, I will not base my choice on race, color, creed, or gender. My selection will be built solely on demonstrated work ethic, unwavering commitment, uncompromised integrity, and proven servant leadership—qualities that align with my vision of elected officials doing the people’s work, lifting up the vulnerable, and fostering industriousness and moral principles for all.
I will be announcing my choice soon, and I look forward to introducing a running mate who will join me in protecting the innocent, streamlining wasteful bureaucracies, and unleashing creativity to drive business growth and improve essential services like education and healthcare.
Together, we will restore Minnesota to a place where decency, common sense, and the welfare of the hardworking majority prevail.
Sincerely,
Phillip C. Parrish
Candidate for Governor of Minnesota 2026
parrish4mn.com
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