ST.PAUL, Minn. — Democratic Governor Tim Walz and Republican challenger Scott Jensen slid to easy victories in their primaries. Walz captured 97% of the Democratic vote, Jensen 89% of the GOP vote. Ahead are 86 days of politicking for the governorship. The Walz theme in the primary was “One Minnesota.” In a victory statement to supporters the governor said: “Reproductive freedom, paid family leave, the funding to provide our children with the education they deserve, voting rights, the safety of our LGBTQ+ kids, and so much more all hang in the balance.” Jensen has been a long-time supporter of banning abortions but mellowed late in the campaign to allow exceptions for rape and incest and to protect the mother’s physical or mental health.
