Who is the billionaire supporting Lisa Demuth’s campaign for Minnesota governor?

By: Michelle Griffith

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 681

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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If House Speaker Lisa Demuth becomes the Republican nominee for Minnesota governor in August, she’ll have one donor in particular to thank: Richard Uihlein.

Uihlein owns one of North America’s largest distributors of shipping and packaging supplies, the Wisconsin-based and privately owned Uline. Dick and his wife Liz Uihlein, who also serves as Uline’s president, are also among the country’s most generous megadonors to Republican candidates and conservative causes.

In the 2026 election cycle, the …

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