US EditionRepublican Scott Jensen Announces He's Running Again for Minnesota Governor
MINNESOTA, JUL 17 – Scott Jensen campaigns on restoring safety, opportunity, and fairness in Minnesota, citing rising crime and economic challenges as key issues driving his 2026 bid.
- Scott Jensen, a physician and ex-state senator, revealed on Thursday that he plans to once again seek the governor’s office in Minnesota in 2026.
- Jensen lost the 2022 gubernatorial race to Governor Tim Walz by about 7.6 points but plans a more disciplined campaign this time.
- He focuses his platform on restoring safety, strong schools, and leaders who prioritize people over politics, addressing rising crime and inflation.
- In his announcement video, Jensen expressed his commitment to lead with openness, strong ethical principles, and unwavering hope, and emphasized that the GOP must revise its abortion policy to secure a statewide victory.
- His candidacy joins other Republicans including Kendall Qualls as Governor Walz has not confirmed a 2026 run amid mixed poll approval ratings.
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Republican Scott Jensen announces he’ll again run for Minnesota governor - Austin Daily Herald
By Dana Ferguson Former state Sen. Scott Jensen announced Thursday that he’s launching another bid for Minnesota governor. The Republican and family physician said he’s running again to “restore the values, safety, and opportunity that once made Minnesota a national model for prosperity and fairness,” according to a news release announcing his candidacy. He cited concerns about public safety, education outcomes and economic development. “Minneso…
Chippewa Herald
Winona Daily NewsRepublican Scott Jensen announces second run for Minnesota governor
Former GOP gubernatorial nominee Scott Jensen announced Thursday he is running for governor again. In his campaign announcement, the Chaska physician and former state senator said he wants to bring Minnesota back to “the days when our communities were safe,…
Scott Jensen asks for more independent-thinking Republicans in 2nd run for MN governor
[audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2329/2025/07/17144659/jensen-full-interview.mp3"] MINNESOTA – 2022 GOP nominee for Minnesota governor Dr. Scott Jensen announces a second run to be the state’s top politician. On “What’s On Your Mind?” with Scott Hennen on The Flag, the former state senator described how he saw the Republican Party in Minnesota from 1975 to 1995. “We were the independent Republicans. We we…
Duluth News Tribune
Minnesota Republican Scott Jensen announces second run for governor
ST. PAUL — Republican Scott Jensen officially announced his candidacy for governor in 2026 on Thursday, July 17. Jensen, a family physician and former state senator, unsuccessfully ran against Gov. Tim Walz in 2022 when he took 44% of the vote. He is the second high-profile Republican to announce a bid for the governorship in 2026, alongside Republican Kendall Qualls, who also ran in 2022. “Minnesotans want their state back,” Jensen said in a Th…
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