About Scott
A NEW DAY IN MINNESOTA
Dr. Scott Jensen is a lifelong Minnesotan. Scott has practiced family medicine in Carver County, Minnesota, for 40 years, and this is where he and his wife, Mary, a small animal veterinarian, raised their three children – Cristy, an anesthesiologist; Matt, an estate attorney; and Jackie, a family doctor.
Scott Jensen served in the Minnesota Senate from 2017 to 2021, where he worked on legislative oversight of state programs and budgets, including serving as vice chair of the Health and Human Services Committee.
In addition to his legislative experience, Jensen brings substantial financial and governance expertise. He served nearly two decades on the Board of Directors of Citizens’ Alliance Bank, including more than a decade as Audit Committee Chair, overseeing financial controls, compliance, and independent audits.
Jensen has also held fiduciary leadership roles on numerous boards, including serving as chair of the Waconia School District, giving him hands-on experience with public budgets, accountability, and financial stewardship.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 9, 2026
CONTACT: Rita Hillmann Olson rita@drscottjensen.com
(612) 366-3584
Today, Scott Jensen announced that he is withdrawing from the Governor’s race and will instead seek the office of State Auditor. “Our state’s problems can’t be fixed by simply replacing a leader. Our biggest problem right now is broken trust in government.”
Jensen went on to acknowledge the numerous highly qualified gubernatorial candidates and his confidence that one will emerge to be well-positioned to win in November. To further explain the pivot of his campaign, Jensen stated, “I am ready and determined to be the person who opens up the hood and looks at what the engine of our government is doing and not doing, and fix it.”
“We don’t need more massive fraud that has demonized our state and made us the laughingstock of the nation. We need a watchdog.” Jensen went on to say, “It’s time to resurrect good government.”
Scott Jensen discussed a long list of credentials evidencing that he is ideally suited for the role of State Auditor. He noted more than 10 years working as chairman of the audit section of a billion-dollar bank, and his time spent chairing senate committees focused on providing accessible and affordable healthcare. Jensen also spoke of leading his local school board, building and analyzing multiple medical businesses, and caring for his patients as a physician.
“We need someone who is absolutely going to look out for the welfare of Minnesotans…heal our businesses…heal our brokenness. We need to make Minnesota shine once again as the star of the north.”
Jensen asserted that we need to declare war on waste, fraud, and abuse. “It’s time to protect your paycheck. Let’s go Minnesota. Let’s get back to work!”
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