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Amy Klobuchar (D) defeated Mark Kennedy (R), 58% to 38%.
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 Amy Klobuchar (D)
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Klobuchar, the Hennepin County attorney, was nominated with 93% in a two-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: May 25, 1960; Plymouth, Minn.
- Family: Married (John); one child
- Education: University of Chicago, J.D., 1985; Yale University, 1982
- Professional Career: Practicing attorney, 1985-98
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: Hennepin County attorney, 1998-present
Mark Kennedy (R)
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Kennedy, a congressman, was nominated with 90% in a three-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Apr. 11, 1957; Benson, Minn.
- Family: Married (Debbie); four children
- Education: University of Michigan, M.B.A., 1983; St. John's University (Minn.), B.A., 1979
- Professional Career: Chief financial officer, Department 56, Inc., 1995-2000; chief financial officer, Shopko Stores, 1992-95; treasurer, Federated Department Stores, 1987-92; director of finance, Pillsbury Co., 1983-87; CPA, Arthur Anderson, 1978-81
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 2000-present
Previous Election Results
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2000 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Mark Dayton (DFL)
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1,181,553
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49%
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$11,957,114
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Rod Grams (R)
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1,047,474
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43%
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$6,024,866
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Jim Gibson (I)
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140,583
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6%
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Other
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49,910
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2%
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2000 primary
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Mark Dayton (DFL)
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178,972
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41%
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Mike Ciresi (DFL)
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96,874
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22%
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Jerry R. Janezich (DFL)
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90,074
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21%
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Rebecca Yanisch (DFL)
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63,289
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15%
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Other
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4,190
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1%
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1994 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Rod Grams (IR)
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869,653
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49%
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$2,439,798
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Ann Wynia (DFL)
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781,860
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44%
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$2,659,423
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Dean M. Barkley (I)
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95,400
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5%
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$24,266
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