U.S. Senate, Minnesota
Results
About This Race
Nov.
4
4
Polls Close: 9 p.m. ET
The Candidates
Al Franken (D)
Occupation
Political Commentator/Comedian
Political Commentator/Comedian
» Web Site
Funding
| Total Raised | PACs | Individuals | Out of State |
| 11,693,108 | 297,863 | 11,067,256 | 78% |
Norm Coleman (R, Incumbent)
Occupation
Lawyer
Lawyer
» Web Site
Funding
| Total Raised | PACs | Individuals | Out of State |
| 15,495,493 | 3,107,468 | 11,472,427 | 55% |
Dean Barkley (I)
Previous MN Election Results
Democratic Presidential Caucus (Feb. 5, 2008)
Republican Presidential Caucus (Feb. 5, 2008)
Poll Averages
The Spread
Coleman +2.8
| Al Franken (D) | 40.0% | +1.0% |
| Norm Coleman (R) | 37.8% | -0.2% |
| Dean Barkley (I) | 17.0% | +0.0% |
SOURCE: Real Clear Politics. Average reflects polls conducted between Oct. 27 and Nov. 1, 2008.
MN Campaign Advertising
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Minnesota Demographics
- Population: 5,197,621
- Gender: 49.8% male, 50.2% female
- Age: 75.8% 18 years and over; 12.2% 65 years and over; Median age: 37.1
- Median Household Income: $55,802
- Families Below Poverty Level: 6.5%
- Education: 13.8% of those over 25 have a bachelor's degree or higher
Source: 2007 American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau
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