2006 Minnesota gubernatorial election

Template:Future election The 2006 Minnesota gubernatorial election will take place on November 7, 2006. Incumbent Tim Pawlenty is expected to run for re-election. His recent approval rating was 43%. [1]

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Announced

• Kelly Doran - Wealthy real estate developer and former 2006 U.S. Senate candidate.
• Mike Hatch - Attorney General & Ex-State Commerce Commissioner
• Steve Kelley - State Senator, Ex-State Rep., Attorney & 2000 US Senate Candidate
• Becky Lourey - State Sen., Ex-State Rep., Businesswoman & '02 Candidate

Potential

• Mike Ciresi - Attorney & '00 US Senate Candidate
• Dean Johnson - State Senate Majority Leader, Ex-State Rep., Lutheran Pastor & National Guard General
• Steve Murphy - State Senate Majority Whip & Fuels Technician
• Ole Savior - Artist & Frequent Candidate

Withdrawn

• Bud Philbrook - Ex-State Rep., Non-Profit Group Executive Director & Attorne

Republicans

• Tim Pawlenty - Incumbent Governor

Other

• Peter Hutchinson - Independence Party, Ex-State Finance Commissioner, Ex-Minneapolis Schools Superintendent & Consultant
• Pam Ellison - Independent, Consultant, Ex-Gubernatorial Aide & '00 Congressional Candidate

External links

Campaign Websites

• Kelly Doran for Governor
• Mike Hatch for Governor
• Steve Kelley for Governor
• Tim Pawlenty for Governor

See also

• U.S. gubernatorial elections, 2006
• List of Minnesota gubernatorial elections