Jensen taps 30-year law enforcement vet as gubernatorial running mate

Scott Jensen selects Hennepin County sergeant as running mate in race for governor

Scott Jensen has picked Phouthaivanh Wilkerson as his running mate, selecting a law enforcement veteran and first-generation immigrant to round out his ticket.

Jensen announces running mate in Minnesota governor’s race

ST PAUL, MINN. – Minnesota candidate for Governor, Dr. Scott Jensen, has announced his Lieutenant Governor running mate for the upcoming election. Phouthaivanh Wilkerson is a police officer that has spent her 30-year career protecting families, standing up for victims, building trust in communities, and putting her life on the line in service to others. As a sheriff deputy her roles have included patrol, court security, and crisis negotiator. Cu…

Scott Jensen names sheriff’s deputy as his running mate

Jensen announced on Monday that he picked lieutenant governor candidate Phouthaivanh Wilkerson to run with him for the Republican Party’s endorsement.

Jensen taps 30-year law enforcement vet as gubernatorial running mate

Jensen called his pick for lieutenant governor, Phouthaivanh Wilkerson, the "living embodiment of Minnesota's founding spirit" in his announcement Monday morning.