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Minnesota State Auditor winner?
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Scott Jensen
Republican candidate for Comptroller in Minnesota
Minnesota State Auditor winner?
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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24%chance to win
$8.8KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer State Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age71 years old (Nov 19, 1954)
GenderMale
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LocationMinnesota
BackgroundPhysician (family practice)
EducationUniversity of Minnesota — B.A. in physiology
Notable personal detailsScott M. Jensen is an American physician and Republican politician who served in the Minnesota Senate representing District 47 from 2017 to 2020. He has been active in Minnesota politics and ran for governor in 2022, losing in the general election. Jensen has also been involved in civic leadership, including local school board service, and has maintained a medical career in family practice.
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Political Positions
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Economy & Taxes
The candidate advocates phasing out Minnesota’s individual income tax over several years and favors lower taxes, reduced government spending, and deregulation to grow the private-sector economy. He has proposed using budget surplus, cutting government waste, and other measures to offset revenue loss while considering shifts toward sales or other taxes. These proposals prioritize major tax reductions and smaller government role in providing services.
Healthcare
Supports market-based approaches to make care affordable, including increased competition, pricing transparency, expanded consumer choice, and reduced government red tape; opposes single-payer/Medicare for All. Emphasizes holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for high prices and expanding treatment options while empowering patients and parents in care decisions.
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Immigration & Border
Prioritizes legal immigration and enforcement of immigration laws, opposes sanctuary city policies, and supports stronger border security and enforcement actions while expressing openness to solutions for long-term residents and Dreamers. Emphasizes that refugee resettlement should be limited by local capacity and that violations of immigration laws should face fair but firm enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate has said he would try to ban abortion in Minnesota and has expressed support for a ban that excludes exceptions for rape and incest, allowing exceptions only when the mother’s life is at risk. He later issued statements softening his language and acknowledging some exceptions and the limits of gubernatorial power, but his central position during the 2022 campaign was to pursue pro-life legislation.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding diverse energy sources including nuclear, hydro, wind and solar while opposing California-style vehicle emissions mandates and some aggressive climate regulations; favors lowering energy costs and rolling back the state’s Clean Car rule. Describes climate change as gradual and emphasizes infrastructure and reliability over strict emissions mandates. Proposes lifting Minnesota’s nuclear moratorium and re-evaluating closure of coal plants to ensure grid reliability.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate now expresses strong support for Second Amendment rights, backing Stand Your Ground-style legal protections and lower-age/permitless carry while opposing universal background checks he previously co-sponsored. He has proposed tougher penalties for violent crimes and pledged to sign pro-gun legislation as governor.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 29, 2026
Scott Jensen has withdrawn from the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary, leaving Kristin Robbins and Phillip Parrish as the leading GOP candidates. Recent coverage now focuses more on the broader Minnesota primary landscape, including crowded governor and Senate races and early voting. Jensen has not been the subject of major new developments beyond his exit from the race.
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WEWashington Examiner9 months ago
Minnesota GOP gubernatorial primary narrows further after Jensen drops bid
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ADAustin Daily Herald4 months ago
Early voting starts Friday. What do voters need to know?
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TAThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution8 months ago
Progressive states revive push to tax the rich as wealth disparity deepens across the US
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F9FOX 98 months ago
Fraud in Minnesota: JD Vance announces 'pause' in some Medicaid funding
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