Entenza drops out of race

DFL endorsed candidate Matt Entenza has ended his candidacy for attorney general. From the Star Tribune:

Buffeted by questions about his honesty and investigations into his wife's multimillion-dollar stock options, DFL endorsee Matt Entenza dropped out of the race for state attorney general Tuesday...His troubles began with the revelation that he had hired a Chicago opposition-research firm that investigated fellow DFLer Mike Hatch, the current attorney general who is the party's endorsee for governor. The hail of criticism has been directed not so much at Entenza's original action but at explanations and defenses that his critics are saying are distortions or lies.

A new candidate has entered the race:

Meanwhile, a St. Paul attorney with a familiar surname in DFL Party history became the first to file a primary challenge. She is Jennifer Mattson, granddaughter of former Attorney General Robert Mattson Sr. and daughter of former State Auditor and state Treasurer Robert Mattson Jr.

Other candidates could also enter the primary race, however the filing deadline is today.

Update: MNPublius reports Hennepin County Attorney candidate Mike Freeman may switch to the AG race.

Update II: MNCR: Steve Kelley is in.