Sen. John Marty of Roseville ponders another run for governor
Sen. John Marty, DFL-Roseville, announced today (Dec. 22) that he is forming an exploratory campaign for governor.
Marty, chairman of the Senate Health, Housing and Family Security Committee, challenged Gov. Arne Carlson in 1994 for governor and was thrashed by the popular Republican, winning just 35 percent of the vote.
“This is a true exploratory campaign to connect with Minnesotans and hear about their vision for a better Minnesota,” Marty explained in a press release of his announcement.
“People want a government that works for them instead of special interests. They want living-wage jobs and quality schools, not large taxpayer subsidies for private businesses. They want cost-saving investments in children, positive steps to prevent domestic abuse and violence, and health care that’s affordable for their families in good times and bad,” he said.
“I am confident that working together, we can meet these challenges,” he said.
