Republican Jungbauer drops run for Minn. governor

Mike Jungbauer
Mike Jungbauer speaks at the Minnesota State Fair in September.
MPR Photo / Ambar Espinoza

Republican state Sen. Mike Jungbauer is dropping out of the Minnesota governor's race after having trouble raising money.

Jungbauer's campaign released an e-mail announcing his decision on Wednesday.

Jungbauer says his supporters are struggling in a tough economy and haven't been able to support him financially to stay in the race. He also lagged the front runners in a straw poll at the Republican state convention last month.

Seven Republicans remain in the wide-open race.

Jungbauer says he now plans to run for re-election to his Minnesota Senate seat.

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