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State Sen. John Marty, DFL-Roseville, has become the first DFL candidate for governor to select a running mate.

Marty announced today that state Sen. Patricia Torres Ray, DFL-Minneapolis, is joining his campaign. Torres Ray is a first-term legislator. She was the first Latina elected to the Minnesota Senate. During a news conference, Torres Ray said Marty has a clear, bold vision for the state that she wants to share with disengaged voters.

"John and I want to reach out to those who feel like they do not have a voice in government, and we want to bring them back to the table," Torres Ray said. "We want to get people excited about politics."

Marty has said he will abide by the DFL party endorsement, which will come next month at the party's state convention in Duluth. State Rep. Marty Seifert, R-Marshall, is the only Republican candidate for governor who has announced a running mate.

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