Republican primary race for Minnesota Attorney General set

Photo by: Office of Minnesota Attorney General
Photo by: Office of Minnesota Attorney General

(St. Paul, MN) -- The Republican primary race for Minnesota Attorney General is set.

Doug Wardlow filed for the primary ahead of Tuesday's deadline. Wardlow missed out on the party's endorsement, which went to newcomer Jim Schultz. The two will face off in the August 9th primary.

The winner will take on DFL incumbent Attorney General Keith Ellison in November.