(KNSI) – Minnesota Republic gubernatorial candidate Paul Gazelka announced his running mate Friday. The former Senate Majority Leader joined KNSI Dan the Ox Ochsner on Friday to announce his choice.
“We’re building a team to win and I’m announcing that Mary Giuliani Stephens is my running mate to be the Lieutenant Governor and we are going to make a powerful team.”
Mary Giuliani Stephens is the former mayor of Woodbury. Gazelka talked about why he chose her.
“She’s a suburban running mate and I think that combination is going to be very strong. She’s a strong person of faith. She’s known as strong conservative. She knows how to govern and she also has a business background as an attorney. So it’s just a really good fit for what I’m trying to do.”
Minnesota Democratic Party Chairman Ken Martin responded to the announcement:
“Paul Gazelka wants to roll back abortion rights and cut taxes for the wealthiest Minnesotans, so it’s no surprise he chose a running mate who shares his agenda,” said Martin. “Mary Giuliani Stephens wants to cut corporate taxes and estate taxes for millionaires while opposing minimum wage increases. Minnesota can’t afford to elect a gubernatorial ticket that will fight for their ultra-wealthy friends at the expense of working families.”
Giuliani Stephens lost her bid for governor in 2018 and her state Senate campaign in 2020.
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