Kendall Qualls’ running mate was present at US Capitol on Jan. 6

Brian Nicholson, the running mate for GOP-endorsed gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls, confirmed he was present at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. Minnesota DFL Party Chair Richard Carlbom condemned Nicholson’s participation, stating no one who supports January 6 rioters should be near the governor’s office.