Jump to content

2022 Minnesota gubernatorial election

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Jvikings1 (talk | contribs) at 00:48, 3 March 2022 (→Endorsements). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

See also: 2022 United States gubernatorial elections
2022 Minnesota gubernatorial election
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
 
Party Democratic (DFL) Republican
Incumbent Governor

Tim Walz
Democratic (DFL)



Elections in Minnesota
General elections
Federal elections
Presidential elections
Senate elections
House of Representatives
State executive elections
Gubernatorial elections
Lieutenant gubernatorial elections
Secretary of State elections
State Auditor elections
Attorney General elections
State legislative elections
Senate elections
House of Representatives elections
Special elections
Ballot questions
2012
Minneapolis
General elections
Mayoral elections
City Council elections
City ballot questions
Saint Paul
Mayoral elections

The 2022 Minnesota gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Minnesota. Incumbent Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) Governor Tim Walz has announced he will seek a second term.

Minnesota's primary election will be held on August 9, 2022.[1]

Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary

Candidates

Declared

Democratic candidates[a]

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Republican candidates[a]
[14][15][16]

Potential

Withdrawn

  • Mike Marti, businessman[20]

Declined

Endorsements

Scott Jensen
State legislators (past and current)
Newspapers
  • Winsted Herald-Journal / Delano Herald-Journal / Dassel-Cokato Enterprise Dispatch [32]
Notable Individuals
Organizations
  • Stand for Health Freedom[33]

Independents and others

Candidates

Declared

  • James McCaskel[14]
  • Brandon Millholland-Corcoran, resident of Jackson County[34]
  • Cory Hepola, former WCCO Radio host[35]

Publicly expressed interest

Potential

  • Christopher Chamberlin, candidate for Governor, Senate, and House in 2018[37]

Declined

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[40] Likely D October 5, 2021
Inside Elections[41] Solid D September 29, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball[42] Lean D December 9, 2021
RCP[43] Lean D January 10, 2022

Polling

Tim Walz vs. Michelle Benson
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[b] 		Margin
of error 		Tim
Walz (DFL) 		Michelle
Benson (R) 		Other Undecided
SurveyUSA January 25–30, 2022 501 (LV) ± 5.7% 45% 37% 8% 10%
SurveyUSA December 2–6, 2021 506 (LV) ± 5.1% 47% 35% 4% 14%
Tim Walz vs. Paul Gazelka
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[b] 		Margin
of error 		Tim
Walz (DFL) 		Paul
Gazelka (R) 		Other Undecided
SurveyUSA January 25–30, 2022 501 (LV) ± 5.7% 42% 37% 6% 15%
SurveyUSA December 2–6, 2021 506 (LV) ± 5.1% 47% 34% 5% 14%
Tim Walz vs. Scott Jensen
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[b] 		Margin
of error 		Tim
Walz (DFL) 		Scott
Jensen (R) 		Other Undecided
SurveyUSA January 25–30, 2022 501 (LV) ± 5.7% 43% 40% 4% 13%
SurveyUSA December 2–6, 2021 506 (LV) ± 5.1% 48% 36% 5% 11%
Tim Walz vs. Mike Murphy
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[b] 		Margin
of error 		Tim
Walz (DFL) 		Mike
Murphy (R) 		Other Undecided
SurveyUSA January 25–30, 2022 501 (LV) ± 5.7% 44% 35% 7% 14%
SurveyUSA December 2–6, 2021 506 (LV) ± 5.1% 47% 36% 5% 12%
Tim Walz vs. Kendall Qualls
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[b] 		Margin
of error 		Tim
Walz (DFL) 		Kendall
Qualls (R) 		Other Undecided
SurveyUSA January 25–30, 2022 501 (LV) ± 5.7% 43% 35% 6% 16%
Tim Walz vs. Neil Shah
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[b] 		Margin
of error 		Tim
Walz (DFL) 		Neil
Shah (R) 		Other Undecided
SurveyUSA January 25–30, 2022 501 (LV) ± 5.7% 45% 34% 7% 14%
SurveyUSA December 2–6, 2021 506 (LV) ± 5.1% 48% 31% 5% 16%
Hypothetical polling
Tim Walz vs. Mike Marti
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[b] 		Margin
of error 		Tim
Walz (DFL) 		Mike
Marti (R) 		Other Undecided
SurveyUSA December 2–6, 2021 506 (LV) ± 5.1% 47% 34% 3% 15%
Tim Walz vs. generic Republican
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[b] 		Margin
of error 		Tim
Walz (DFL) 		Generic
Republican 		Undecided
Change Research (D) August 28–31, 2021 1,945 (RV) ± 2.5% 46% 44% 10%

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b The images in this gallery are in the public domain or are otherwise free to use. This gallery should not be construed as a list of major or noteworthy candidates. If a candidate is not included in this gallery, it is only because there are no high-quality, copyright-free photographs of them available on the Internet.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear

References

  1. ^ "2022 State Primary Election Dates and Filing Deadlines". www.ncsl.org.
  2. ^ "Preparing For Re-Election Push, Walz Campaign Announces It's Hiring Staff, Breaking Fundraising Records". WCCO-TV. 2020-02-02. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
  3. ^ a b "Gov. Walz makes it official: He's running for a second term". MPR News.
  4. ^ "Candidates". cfb.mn.gov.
  5. ^ a b "Benson running for Minnesota governor; Gazelka resigns as majority leader". KIMT News. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
  6. ^ a b Bourke, Theresa (September 13, 2021). "Scott Jensen visits Brainerd, addresses anti-mask supporters at NP Center". Brainerd Dispatch. Archived from the original on September 13, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  7. ^ "Gazelka on run for governor: "I'm at least considering it."". WCCO. February 8, 2021.
  8. ^ "Gazelka enters race for governor". MPR News. Retrieved 2021-09-08.
  9. ^ Montemayor, Stephen (2020-04-20). "As Minnesota senator cast doubt on COVID-19 death tolls, conspiracy theorists pounced online". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
  10. ^ Lopez, Ricardo (9 March 2021). "Scott Jensen, former GOP lawmaker and COVID-19 skeptic, announcing run for governor". Minnesota Reformer. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
  11. ^ a b Pugmire, Tim (December 8, 2021). "Five GOP candidates for governor say they've had COVID-19". MPR News. Archived from the original on December 9, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  12. ^ "Another candidate enters race for Minnesota governor - Axios Twin Cities".
  13. ^ "Former Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek Running For Governor". 2022-02-01. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  14. ^ a b Dryden, Dené (September 8, 2021). "Sen. Gazelka Stops in St. Cloud Hours After Announcing Gubernatorial Campaign". KNSI. Archived from the original on September 9, 2021. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  15. ^ "Candidates". cfb.mn.gov.
  16. ^ https://www16.co.hennepin.mn.us/cfrs/getReport.pdf?seq=4&ids=511
  17. ^ "Home". Rob Barrett, Jr.
  18. ^ Desmond, Declan. "Ousted MN GOP chair mulls return to politics, possible run for governor". Bring Me The News. Retrieved 2021-09-08.
  19. ^ Montemayor, Stephen (2020-01-23). "MyPillow inventor open to speculation about 2022 bid for Minnesota governor". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2020-01-24.
  20. ^ "Mike Marti to Suspend Campaign for Governor". Facebook.com. Mike Marti. 13 December 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021. Thank you to everyone who has supported our campaign. While I have enjoyed campaigning across our beautiful state and getting to know so many of the delegates, I feel it is best at this time to suspend my campaign for Governor.
  21. ^ "Former Viking Matt Birk having early conversations about Minnesota Gubernatorial run". WCCO. 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2020-12-05.
  22. ^ Jensen, Scott [@drscottjensen] (April 25, 2021). "We're so honored to have Vikings legend and Super Bowl Champion @BirkMatt and Adrianna Birk join our growing team! They will become our campaign chairs and help us shape education in Minnesota. We couldn't be more thrilled! JOIN our WINNING Team: https://t.co/lgi6f9NIVp #MNGov https://t.co/OdWUvp3ZkM" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 25, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2021 – via Twitter.
  23. ^ "Join Matt Birk and Dr. Scott Jensen!".
  24. ^ Stephen Montemayor (January 3, 2021). "GOP field for 2022 Minnesota governor's race already taking shape". StarTribune.
  25. ^ Nelson, Joe. "On Kimmel, MyPillow's Lindell says 'I wouldn't run for dogcatcher right now'". Bring Me The News.
  26. ^ Keen, Judy (August 22, 2019). "Jason Lewis to challenge Tina Smith for U.S. Senate seat". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  27. ^ Ferguson, Dana (February 21, 2022). "State Sen. Carla Nelson won't seek 1st District seat left vacant after Jim Hagedorn death". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  28. ^ Condon, Patrick (February 20, 2021). "Rep. Stauber 'keeping all options open' regarding Minnesota governor bid". Star Tribune.
  29. ^ "Republican Rep. Pete Stauber says he won't run for Minnesota governor in 2022". KSTP-TV. 2021-03-13. Retrieved 2021-03-14.
  30. ^ "'Time to turn the page': Rep. John Thompson says he plans to stay in office as an Independent after DFL oust". kare11.com. Kare 11 News. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  31. ^ Kyle Hooten (22 December 2021). "Jensen defends campaign appearance with John Thompson, hits back at Gazelka". alphanews.org. Alpha News. Retrieved 16 February 2022. Last week, Jensen invited Thompson to the front of the room during a campaign stop, where he remained for the duration of the event, eliciting criticism from some conservatives. Jensen stands by this decision and has fired shots back at Gazelka for criticizing him.
  32. ^ "Choosing our next governor - There's hope for better days - An Endorsement of Scott Jensen for Governor -- Herald-Journal" (PDF). 2022-02-11. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  33. ^ https://standforhealthfreedom.com/vhf/jensen/
  34. ^ Schuetz, Joshua. "Jackson man running for governor | Jackson County Pilot". www.jacksoncountypilot.com. Livewire. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  35. ^ Nelson, Joe. "Cory Hepola is out after 3 years at WCCO Radio". Bring Me The News. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  36. ^ "After decamping from Senate DFL, Bakk finds himself back in the middle of state politics". February 11, 2021.
  37. ^ "Christopher Chamberlin". Ballotpedia.
  38. ^ Painter, Richard [@RWPUSA] (March 15, 2021). "Minnesota's government has been corrupted by money. Sulfide mining companies want to destroy the Lake Superior watershed and Boundary Waters. @Tim_Walz won't stop them. That's why I'm exploring an independent reform ticket run for governor. We're fed up! https://t.co/GJ5bEtPiNJ" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 15, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2021 – via Twitter.
  39. ^ https://www.kttc.com/2022/02/24/richard-painter-dfl-announces-mn-01-candidacy/
  40. ^ "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  41. ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  42. ^ "2022 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  43. ^ "2022 Governor Races". RCP. January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
Official campaign websites
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=2022_Minnesota_gubernatorial_election&oldid=1074937883"