Former state Sen. Scott Jensen is running for governor. Photo: Minnesota Legislature
Former GOP state Sen. Scott Jensen is jumping in the race for Minnesota governor.
- His campaign declined to comment publicly ahead of an official announcement planned for next week.
The state of play: The family doctor from Chaska is expected to be one of several Republicans vying to challenge Tim Walz in 2022.
- State Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka is also a likely contender.
What to watch: Jensen, a vocal critic of Walz's pandemic response, attracted national media attention — and backlash — for comments questioning COVID-19 death certificates.
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