The 1990 race for governor was one of the most remarkable elections in recent Minnesota history.
Listen: Did a TV debate decide one of Minnesota's most scandalous elections?
The Curious Minnesota podcast delves into the contentious 1990 gubernatorial campaign.
December 5, 2022 at 6:02PM
The Republican-endorsed candidate for governor, Jon Grunseth, withdrew from the race just days before Election Day amid a cloud of allegations. His last-minute replacement on the ballot, Arne Carlson, went on to defeat DFL incumbent Rudy Perpich — the state's longest-serving governor.
Reporter Randy Furst joined Eric Roper on the Curious Minnesota podcast (audio below) to discuss the campaign and a television debate that may have impacted the outcome of the election.
Debate clip used with permission by Twin Cities Public Television.
Related reading:
Did a TV debate decide one of Minnesota's most scandalous elections? (September 2022 Curious Minnesota story)
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