Orono Republican Scott Honour Running for Governor

An Orono man has set his sights on the Minnesota Governor's mansion. Scott Honour announced his candidacy for the 2014 race Wednesday, making his pitch at a new campaign website:

As a career businessman, I am running to bring a conservative, results-driven approach to St. Paul. I know what it’s like to start with nothing and build a successful business and a strong family. I want to help others do the same.

I have a vision for OUR Minnesota. One where jobs are readily available to those who work hard. One where our elected officials are held accountable and look for real solutions to our state’s problems, instead of worrying about how to get re-elected. And one where the role of government is to find ways to better our lives, not run them.

Honour gave an interview to the Wall Street Journal:

“The election’s next year but there’s a lot of wood to chop between now and then,” Mr. Honour, 46, said in an interview. “I don’t have any name recognition.”

MinnPost wrote about Honour:

Honour raised money for Tim Pawlenty’s presidential run, then joined the Romney team, where Minnesotans involved in the Romney effort say he more than exceeded expectations. He’s considered politically astute if not experienced and well connected and respected.