Minnesota’s new campaign finance data, in four charts

Campaign finance data released Friday show Gov. Tim Walz far outraising Republican gubernatorial hopefuls, with more than $1 million in contributions so far this year.

The field of GOP candidates vying for the party’s nomination is crowded. The candidates include former state Sen. Dr. Scott Jensen, Sen. Michelle Benson of Ham Lake, dermatologist Dr. Neil Shah, Sen. Paul Gazelka of East Gull Lake, former Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek, 2020 congressional candidate Kendall Qualls and business owner Mike Murphy. Radio host Cory Hepola is running as an independent.

Here’s more on the first-quarter campaign finance update, in four charts.