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Key Race: Minnesota Governor

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: No Clear Favorite

Primary Results

September 12, 2006

Democratic Primary Results
Mike Hatch 75%
Becky Lourey 22%
Ole' Savior 2.5%

Republican Primary Results
Tim Pawlenty 89%
Sure Jeffers 11%

Democratic Candidate

Mike Hatch

Mike Hatch

Occupation
Lawyer, Current State Attorney General
Public Service
Commissioner of Commerce, State Attorney General
Education
B.A., University of Minnesota, Duluth; Law Degree, University of Minnesota
Born
November 12, 1948, Des Moines, IA, USA
Residence
Burnsville, MN
Religion
Protestant
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Republican Candidate

Tim Pawlenty

Tim Pawlenty (Incumbent)

Occupation
Lawyer, Current Governor
Public Service
Prosecutor, Eagan City Council, State Legislature, Governor
Education
B.A., Law Degree, University of Minnesota
Elected
2002
Born
November 27, 1960, South St. Paul, MN, United States
Residence
Eagan, MN
Religion
Protestant
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Minnesota

Minnesota

Demographic Data (2007 Census)
  • Population: 5,197,621
  • Male: 49.8%
  • Female: 50.2%
  • Median Age: 37.1
  • 18 Years and Over: 75.8%
  • 65 Years and Over: 12.2%
  • Employed: 133.2%
  • Median Household Income: $55,802
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 6.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.8%
  • (of those over 25)
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Past Elections
  • 2004 Presidential Election:
  • Kerry (D) 51%
  • Bush (R) 48%
  • Nader 1%
  • Other 1%
  • 2002 Gubernatorial Election:
  • Pawlenty (R) 44%
  • Moe (DFL) 36%
  • Penny 16%
  • Other 3%
State Political Profile
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