Governor, 2022 Election
Primary Republican
| Candidate | Gender | Running mate | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Jensen | Man | Matt Birk (Man) | Republican | 288,499 | 89.31 | +82.72 |
| Joyce Lynne Lacey | Woman | Kent Edwards (Man) | Republican | 21,308 | 6.60 | |
| Bob Carney | Man | Captain Jack Sparrow (Man) | Republican | 13,213 | 4.09 |
Jensen was a physician from Chaska and former State Senator (SD 47, 2017-2021); Birk was a retired NFL player from Mendota Heights.
Lacey was a pastor from Ashby.
Carney was a perennial candidate from Minneapolis; Sparrow was a community activist from Minneapolis candidate for Mayor of Minneapolis in 2013 and 2017 and for Hennepin County Commissioner (4th District) in 2014.
Sources
- Report of the State Canvassing Board, State Primary, Office of Secretary of State, State of Minnesota, August 16, 2022 (p. 31-34).