Kendall Qualls failed the only thing that matters when choosing a running mate: do no harm

By: J. Patrick Coolican

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: May 22, 2026

Words: 777

Last Updated: 2 months ago


Body Text Preview

Kendall Qualls announced in March that Brian Nicholson, a political neophyte, would be his running mate in the Republican race for governor, touting his experience in the business world.

On the very same day, a court ruled that two companies Nicholson is closely associated with — Delta Modular Construction and Headwaters Development LLC — owed $77,000 to an insulation contractor that never got paid for their work.

In fact, the two …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

Register for Free Log in