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Ortman has no plans to run for attorney general

State Sen. Julianne Ortman, R-Chanhassen, says she's flattered by suggestions that she run for attorney general, but she insists she is not a candidate.

A new Facebook group called DRAFT SENATOR JULIANNE ORTMAN FOR MINNESOTA ATTORNEY GENERAL is encouraging her to challenge incumbent DFLer Lori Swanson.

"It caught me by surprise as it did many people," Ortman said. "I think my family is the most important thing for me right now. We're not really prepared to run for attorney general. That's a big decision, and we're not preparing to run for attorney general."

Ortman pointed out that she's been endorsed to run for a third term representing Senate District 34.

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