Republican who lost to Tim Walz in 2022 announces another Minnesota gubernatorial bid

Former state Sen. Scott Jensen, who lost the 2022 Minnesota gubernatorial race to Gov. Tim Walz, has announced another run for the governorship.

Gov. Tim Walz speaks onstage during the 2025 SXSW Conference and Festival at the Austin Convention Center on March 8, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images)

"Minnesota finally has a chance to have a great Governor. His name is Dr. Scott Jensen, the Republican Gubernatorial Candidate, and he will bring Minnesota back from the brink," Trump said in an October 2022 Truth Social post.

"Strong on both fighting Crime and delivering Solid and Sensible Education, the results will be quickly seen - and there won’t be any more fiery takeovers of police precincts. Minnesota will be Great Again. Dr. Scott Jensen has my Complete and Total Endorsement!" he continued.

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Then-Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz walk out on stage together during a campaign event on Aug. 6, 2024 in Philadelphia. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

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Walz served as then-Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate last year during the 2024 presidential election.

Alex Nitzberg is a writer for Fox News Digital.

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