November 5, 2002 2006 → 999,473 821,268 44.4% 36.5% | Julie Sabo Martha Robertson 821,268 364,534 36.5% 16.2% | |
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The 2002 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 2002 for the post of Governor of Minnesota. Republican candidate Tim Pawlenty defeated Democratic candidate Roger Moe and Independence Party of Minnesota candidate Tim Penny. Due to a state economy in recession and underwater approval ratings, Incumbent Independence Party Governor Jesse Ventura chose not to seek reelection.
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Minnesota gubernatorial election, 2002 Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA