2022Final results
2022 election for Minnesota Governor
Governor · Minnesota
Timothy J. Walz (D) won with 52.3% of the vote, defeating Scott Jensen (R) by 7.7 points.
Timothy J. WalzDemocrat · winner
52.3%1,312,349
Scott JensenRepublican
44.6%1,119,941
James McCaskelOther party
1.2%29,346
Steve PattersonOther party
0.9%22,599
Hugh McTavishOther party
0.7%18,156
Gabrielle M. ProsserOther party
0.3%7,241
2,510,661 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2022
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET
The candidates
Timothy J. Walz (D)Scott Jensen (R)
Also on the ballot: James McCaskel (Other party), 1.2%; Steve Patterson (Other party), 0.9%; Hugh McTavish (Other party), 0.7%; Gabrielle M. Prosser (Other party), 0.3%