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Withdrawn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
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