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Minnesota · Minnesota Auditor · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Scott Jensen

Republican

Former state senator from the 47th district (2017–2021) and nominee for governor in 2022

Electoral history

Earlier races in Minnesota, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2022

    Governor Nov 8, 2022

    R · 44.6% · 1,119,941 votes

    Lost
  2. 2016

    State Senate · SD-47 Nov 8, 2016

    R · 67.4% · 30,920 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026