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Capitol View Jeff Johnson: I want Trump’s backing

NOTE:  This is an older article, but now that the November ballot has been finalized, we thought it made sense to post the position of the Republican candidate for Minnesota Governor, Jeff Johnson.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson (left) celebrates his party endorsement with running mate Donna Bergstrom (right) Credit: Derek Montgomery, MPR News

The following article by Brian Bakst was posted on the MPR News website June 12, 2018:

Jeff Johnson, the endorsed Republican candidate for Minnesota governor, said Tuesday he’ll head to Duluth next week to be on hand for President Donald Trump’s visit.

The Hennepin County commissioner said he doesn’t yet know if he’ll have a formal role in the presidential campaign rally. Trump is coming to promote congressional candidate Pete Stauber in the 8th District.

But Johnson said he hopes Trump takes a stand in the governor’s race, too, as the president has in some other states with contested GOP primaries.

View the complete article here.

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