MINNEAPOLIS — Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and GOP challenger Scott Jensen tore into each other's records and plans for Minnesota during their first and only televised debate Tuesday night.
The two offered sharply contrasting views on what they would do with the next four years in the state's top job. Jensen said he wants to cut state spending, shift education dollars and bolster law enforcement, while the first-term governor stressed his support for abortion access, increasing school funding and combating gun violence.
With three weeks until Election Day, the candidates are racing to engage voters, besmirch each others' backgrounds and sell their competing visions for the future of state government. They have spent months sharing their stances through events, social media and countless ads.
