MINNESOTA 2006 Governor Race The following information is taken from the 2006 Almanac of American Politics. The 2006 Almanac can be ordered online, or by phone at 1-800-356-4838. Tim Pawlenty (R) vs. Mike Hatch (DFL)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

Tim Pawlenty (R) defeated Mike Hatch (DFL), 47%-46%.

Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R)

First elected in 2002; Seeking second full term; Pawlenty was unopposed in the primary. Campaign Contact: 651-905-0555 Web Site: www.timpawlenty.com

About The Candidate

• Born: Nov. 27, 1960; St. Paul, Minn.
• Family: Married (Mary); two children
• Education: University of Minnesota, J.D., 1986; B.A., 1983
• Professional Career: Attorney, 1986-92
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: State House, 1992-2002 (majority leader, 1999-2002); Eagan City Council, 1990-92

Mike Hatch (DFL)

Hatch, the state attorney general, was nominated with 74% in a three-way primary. Campaign Contact: 651-221-0881 Web Site: www.hatch2006.com

About The Candidate

• Born: Nov. 12, 1948
• Family: Married (Patti); three children
• Education: University of Minnesota, J.D., 1973; B.S., 1970
• Professional Career: Attorney
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: Attorney general, 1998-present

Previous Election Results

2002 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Tim Pawlenty (R)	999,473	44%
	Roger Moe (DFL)	821,268	36%
	Tim Penny (I)	364,534	16%
	Other	67,198	3%
2002 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Tim Pawlenty (R)	172,927	89%
	Leslie Davis (R)	22,172	11%
1998 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Jesse Ventura (Ref)	773,713	37%
	Norm Coleman (R)	717,350	34%
	Hubert Humphrey III (DFL)	587,528	28%
	Other	13,175	1%