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Republican Benson suspends campaign for MN governor

By Pat Sweeney Apr 29, 2022 | 4:23 PM

Republican Michelle Benson said she is suspending her campaign for Minnesota governor.

The state senator from Ham Lake said (Fri) she was dropping out in a speech at the 7th District GOP convention.

She said it was “time for Republicans to unite” behind a single candidate to defeat Democratic Gov. Tim Walz in November.

Her departure leaves state Sen. Paul Gazelka and former state Sen. Scott Jensen among leading candidates in a crowded Republican field.

Jensen, a doctor running as a COVID-19 skeptic, led the field in recently announced fundraising.

 

 

AP

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