Sen. Michelle Benson suspends campaign for governor

WILLMAR, Minn. (KEYC) — Sen. Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) suspended her campaign for governor Friday in a speech at the Seventh Congressional District Republican Convention.

Benson was first elected to the Senate in 2010. During her tenure, she served in leadership and as chair of the Health and Human Services Finance Committee.

She also won’t be seeking reelection to the Senate.

Our grassroots campaign started a little over a year ago with the support of conservatives in every corner of Minnesota. I’m thankful to my husband Craig, my children Calvin, Grant, and Claire, extended family, and the countless volunteers who stood with me in this effort. I’m beyond grateful for your efforts to create a place we are proud to call home and look forward to working together in the future.
As families continue to struggle with the rising costs of daily life, Gov. Walz has failed to offer solutions to get Minnesota heading in the right direction. Instead, we need to focus on putting parents back in charge of their kids’ education, ensure safe streets with investments in law enforcement and public safety, and permanently reform government to allow Minnesotans to prosper.
It’s time for Republicans to unite behind a single candidate that can defeat Tim Walz this fall. I look forward to working with delegates on selecting the right choice.
Sen. Michelle Benson on the suspension of her campaign

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