Scott Jensen drops out of Minnesota governor’s race, will now run for state auditor

By: Michelle Griffith

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 401

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Dr. Scott Jensen, a former state senator and the 2022 GOP nominee for governor, announced Monday that he is ending his bid for Minnesota governor and instead running for state auditor.

In last week’s GOP precinct caucus straw poll for governor, Jensen performed poorly compared to the dozen or so other GOP candidates seeking the nomination. Jensen received about 7% of the vote, compared to House Speaker Lisa Demuth’s 32% and Army veteran and former …

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