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AK: Mike Dunleavy(R,term-limited)
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AL: Kay Ivey(R,term-limited)
vs.Doug Jones(D)
vs.Tommy Tuberville(R)
vs.Will Boyd(D)
vs.Yolanda Flowers(D)

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vs.Karrin Taylor Robson(R)

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vs.Eleni Kounalakis(D,Withdrew to run for state treasurer)
vs.Eric Swalwell(D)
vs.Tom Steyer(D)
vs.Xavier Becerra(D)
vs.Zoltan Istvan(L)

CO: Jared Polis(D,term-limited)
vs.Greg Lopez(R)
vs.Michael Bennet(D)
vs.Phil Weiser(D)

CT: Ned Lamont(D,for re-election)
vs.Ryan Fazio(R)
vs.Jen Tooker(R,withdrew)

FL: Ron DeSantis(R,term-limited)
vs.Byron Donalds(R)
vs.David Jolly(R)
vs.Jason Pizzo(I)
vs.Jerry Demings(D)

GA: Brian Kemp(R,term-limited)
vs.Brad Raffensperger(R)
vs.Chris Carr(R)
vs.Keisha Lance Bottoms(D)

HI: Josh Green(D)
(No opponent yet)

IA: Kim Reynolds(R,retiring)
vs.Brad Sherman (IA)(R)
vs.Randy Feenstra(R)
vs.Rob Sand(D)

ID: Brad Little(R,for re-election)
vs.Terri Pickens(D)

IL: J.B. Pritzker(D,for re-election)
vs.Darren Bailey(R)

KS: Laura Kelly(D,term-limited)
vs.Cindy Holscher(D)
vs.Jeff Colyer(R)
vs.Ty Masterson(R)
vs.Vicki Schmidt(R)

MA: Maura Healey(D,for re-election)
vs.Mike Kennealy(R)

MD: Wes Moore(D,for re-election)
vs.Dan Cox(R)
vs.Christopher Bouchat(R)

ME: Janet Mills(D,term-limited)
vs.Shenna Bellows(D)
vs.Ed Crockett(I)
vs.Robert Charles(R)

MI: Gretchen Whitmer(D,term-limited)
vs.Aric Nesbitt(R)
vs.Perry Johnson(R)
vs.Jocelyn Benson(D)
vs.John James(R)
vs.Mike Cox(R)
vs.Tom Leonard(R)
vs.Mike Duggan(I)
vs.Garlin Gilchrist(D,withdrew)

MN: Tim Walz(D,retiring)
vs.Jeff Johnson 2026(R)
vs.Lisa Demuth(R)
vs.Mike Lindell(R)
vs.Scott Jensen(R)
vs.Amy Klobuchar(D)

NE: Jim Pillen(R,for re-election)
vs.Lynne Walz(D)

NH: Kelly Ayotte(R,for re-election)
vs.Jon Kiper(D)

NJ (2025):
Mikie Sherrill (D), U.S. Rep. NJ-11.
vs.Jack Ciattarelli (R), State Assemblyman (2011-2018).

NM: Michelle Lujan-Grisham(D,term-limited)
vs.Deb Haaland(D)
vs.Gregg Hull(R)
vs.Steve Lanier(R)

NV: Aaron Ford(D,)
vs.Joe Lombardo(R)

NY: Kathy Hochul(D,for re-election)
vs.Antonio Delgado(D)
vs.Bruce Blakeman(R)
vs.Larry Sharpe(L)
vs.Elise Stefanik(R,withdrew)

OH: Mike DeWine(R,term-limited)
vs.Vivek Ramaswamy(R)
vs.Amy Acton(D)
vs.Jon Husted(R,withdrew)

OK: Kevin Stitt(R,term-limited)
vs.Charles McCall(R)
vs.Cyndi Munson(D)
vs.Jake Merrick(R)

OR: Tina Kotek(D,for re-election)
vs.Christine Drazan(R)

PA: Josh Shapiro(D,for re-election)
vs.Ken Krawchuk(L)
vs.Stacy Garrity(R)

RI: Dan McKee(D,for re-election)
vs.Helena Foulkes(D)
vs.Aaron Guckian(R)

SC: Henry McMaster(R,term-limited)
vs.Jermaine Johnson(D)
vs.Nancy Mace(R)
vs.Ralph Norman(R)

SD: Larry Rhoden(R,for re-election)
vs.Dusty Johnson(R)
vs.Jon Hansen(R)
vs.Marty Jackley(R,withdrew)

TN: Bill Lee(R,term-limited)
vs.Marsha Blackburn(R)
vs.Carnita Atwater(D)

TX: Greg Abbott(R,for re-election)
vs.Chris Bell(D)
vs.Gina Hinojosa(D)

VA (2025):
Abigail Spanberger (D), U.S.Rep., VA-7 (2019-2024).
vs.Winsome Earle-Sears (R), Lt. Gov. 2022-2026.

VT: Phil Scott(R)
(No opponent yet))

WI: Tony Evers(D,retiring)
vs.Mandela Barnes(D)
vs.Sara Rodriguez(D)
vs.Kelda Roys(D)
vs.Francesca Hong(D)
vs.Tom Tiffany(R)

WY: Mark Gordon(R,term-limited)
vs.Eric Barlow(R)
vs.Megan Degenfelder(R)


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Scott Jensen on Abortion
Click here for 4 full quotes on Abortion OR background on Abortion.
  • Abortion is settled law in Minnesota, won't relitigate it. (Jul 2025)
  • Let Minnesotans vote on constitutional abortion ban. (Oct 2022)
  • Christian faith compels fighting for unborn children. (May 2021)
  • Require exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure. (May 2017)
Scott Jensen on Budget & Economy
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  • More government is not the answer; it is the problem. (May 2021)
Scott Jensen on Civil Rights
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  • Supported a ban on LGBTQ conversion therapy. (Jul 2021)
Scott Jensen on Corporations
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    No issue stance yet recorded by OnTheIssues.org.
Scott Jensen on Crime
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  • Increasing number of officers will restore law and order. (Dec 2021)
  • Work with law enforcement, citizen soldiers for safety. (May 2021)
  • Increase penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit. (May 2018)
Scott Jensen on Drugs
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  • Legalization rollout involved picking winners and losers. (Dec 2025)
  • Expunge prior convictions for small amounts of marijuana. (Dec 2021)
Scott Jensen on Education
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  • Start funding kids, not broken institutions. (Oct 2022)
  • Reopen schools instead of catering to teacher's unions. (May 2021)
  • Give parents the ability to pick the best school for kids. (May 2021)
Scott Jensen on Energy & Oil
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Scott Jensen on Environment
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    No issue stance yet recorded by OnTheIssues.org.
Scott Jensen on Families & Children
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    No issue stance yet recorded by OnTheIssues.org.
Scott Jensen on Foreign Policy
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    No issue stance yet recorded by OnTheIssues.org.
Scott Jensen on Free Trade
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Scott Jensen on Government Reform
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  • Dead people voted in 2020; it's time for election integrity. (Dec 2021)
  • Follow Trump in reducing rules and regulations. (Sep 2021)
  • COVID: Enact emergency power reform led by science. (May 2021)
  • Emergency powers shouldn't be used to change election laws. (May 2021)
Scott Jensen on Gun Control
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  • Against background checks; for Stand-Your-Ground. (May 2021)
Scott Jensen on Health Care
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  • Strongly opposes single payer healthcare for Minnesota. (Dec 2021)
  • Led the fight for an insulin affordability bill. (May 2021)
  • Not an anti-vaxxer, but the patient gets to choose. (Mar 2021)
  • COVID: Opposes ineffective mask mandates. (Mar 2021)
Scott Jensen on Homeland Security
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  • Soldiers should be allowed to refuse COVID vaccination. (Sep 2021)
Scott Jensen on Immigration
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  • Require compliance with federal REAL ID. (May 2017)
Scott Jensen on Jobs
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Scott Jensen on Principles & Values
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  • Did a lot of soul-searching and praying after election loss. (Jul 2025)
  • 2020 election shenanigans crossed line of election integrity. (Sep 2022)
  • A governor should serve to preserve, protect and prepare. (Dec 2021)
  • Can't know what I don't know about 2020 election. (Sep 2021)
  • I'll work with science and facts like a medical professional. (May 2021)
Scott Jensen on Social Security
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Scott Jensen on Tax Reform
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  • We're some of the most over-taxed people in America. (Dec 2021)
Scott Jensen on Technology
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  • Banned by TikTok: "Sure feels like being canceled". (Mar 2021)
Scott Jensen on War & Peace
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Scott Jensen on Welfare & Poverty
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VoteMatch Responses
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Based on these stances:
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Opposes topic 1:
Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(-3 points on Social scale)
Require exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Christian faith compels fighting for unborn children: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Let Minnesotans vote on constitutional abortion ban: Opposes topic 1
Abortion is settled law in Minnesota, won't relitigate it: Favors topic 1
Strongly Opposes topic 2:
Legally require hiring women & minorities
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Legalization rollout involved picking winners and losers: Strongly Opposes topic 2
Favors topic 3:
Support transgender and LGBTQ+ rights
(+2 points on Social scale)
Supported a ban on LGBTQ conversion therapy: Favors topic 3
Favors topic 4:
America was founded on Christian values
(-3 points on Social scale)
Did a lot of soul-searching and praying after election loss: Favors topic 4
Opposes topic 5:
Expand ObamaCare
(+2 points on Economic scale)
Reopen schools instead of catering to teacher's unions: Favors topic 5
Led the fight for an insulin affordability bill: Favors topic 5
Not an anti-vaxxer, but the patient gets to choose: Opposes topic 5
COVID: Opposes ineffective mask mandates: Strongly Opposes topic 5
Strongly opposes single payer healthcare for Minnesota: Strongly Opposes topic 5
No opinion on topic 6:
Privatize Social Security
(0 points on Economic scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Favors topic 7:
Vouchers for school choice
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Give parents the ability to pick the best school for kids: Strongly Favors topic 7
Start funding kids, not broken institutions: Strongly Favors topic 7
Strongly Favors topic 8:
Businesses have a right to pollute
(-5 points on Social scale)
Follow Trump in reducing rules and regulations: Strongly Favors topic 8
Strongly Favors topic 9:
Stricter punishment reduces crime
(-5 points on Social scale)
Increase penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit: Strongly Favors topic 9
Work with law enforcement, citizen soldiers for safety: Strongly Favors topic 9
Increasing number of officers will restore law and order: Strongly Favors topic 9
Strongly Favors topic 10:
Absolute right to gun ownership
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Against background checks; for Stand-Your-Ground: Strongly Favors topic 10
Strongly Opposes topic 11:
Higher taxes on the wealthy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
We're some of the most over-taxed people in America: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Strongly Opposes topic 12:
Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(-5 points on Social scale)
Require compliance with federal REAL ID: Strongly Opposes topic 12
No opinion on topic 13:
Support & expand free trade
(0 points on Economic scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
No opinion on topic 14:
Stay away from the UN & Globalism
(0 points on Economic scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
No opinion on topic 15:
Peace through Strength
(0 points on Social scale)
Soldiers should be allowed to refuse COVID vaccination: Neutral on topic 15
Opposes topic 16:
Make voter registration easier
(-3 points on Social scale)
Emergency powers shouldn't be used to change election laws: Opposes topic 16
No opinion on topic 17:
Stay out of foreign wars
(0 points on Social scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
No opinion on topic 18:
Prioritize green energy
(0 points on Economic scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Opposes topic 19:
Marijuana is a gateway drug
(+5 points on Social scale)
Expunge prior convictions for small amounts of marijuana: Strongly Opposes topic 19
Strongly Opposes topic 20:
Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(+5 points on Economic scale)
More government is not the answer; it is the problem: Strongly Opposes topic 20

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