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2002 Minnesota gubernatorial election

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Nominee Tim Pawlenty Roger Moe Tim Penny
Party Republican Democratic (DFL) Independence
Running mate Carol Molnau Julie Sabo Martha Robertson
Popular vote 999,473 821,268 364,534
Percentage 44.4% 36.5% 16.2%

County results Precinct resultsPawlenty:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Moe:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Penny:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Tie:      20–30%      30–40%      40–50%      50%

Governor before election

Jesse Ventura
Independence

Elected Governor

Tim Pawlenty
Republican

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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 the health of his spouse, incumbent Governor Jesse Ventura chose not to seek re-election. Pawlenty comfortably won the election, which was attributed in part to Moe's uninspired campaign, with Moe being dubbed a "cautious dullard" four years later by the City Pages.

Republican primary

Candidate

Results

2002 Republican gubernatorial primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tim Pawlenty 172,927 88.64
Republican Sue Jeffers 22,172 11.36
Total votes 195,099 100.00

DFL primary

In May 2002, the DFL formally endorsed Moe over rival Judi Dutcher, the Minnesota State Auditor. Becky Lourey, a member of the Minnesota Senate, was also a contender before dropping out.

Candidate

Results

2002 Democratic–Farmer–Labor gubernatorial primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic (DFL) Roger Moe 199,103 88.79
Democratic (DFL) Ole Savior 25,135 11.21
Total votes 224,238 100.00

General election

Polling

Polls indicated a dead heat between Penny, Moe, and Pawlenty less than a month before the election. A poll by the Star Tribune had Moe and Penny tied at 27%, and Pawlenty ahead with 29%.

Debates

2002 Minnesota gubernatorial election debates
No. Date Host Moderator Link Republican Democratic Independence Green
Key:
 P  Participant   A  Absent   N  Not invited   I  Invited  W  Withdrawn
Tim Pawlenty Roger Moe Tim Penny Ken Pentel
1 Jul. 31, 2002 Twin Cities PBS Eric Eskola
Cathy Wurzer
C-SPAN P P P P
2 Nov. 1, 2002 Twin Cities PBS Eric Eskola
Cathy Wurzer
C-SPAN P P P P

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report Tossup October 31, 2002
Sabato's Crystal Ball Lean R (flip) November 4, 2002

Results

Swing by county
Legend
  •   Democratic — +>15%
  •   Democratic — +12.5-15%
  •   Democratic — +10-12.5%
  •   Democratic — +7.5-10%
  •   Democratic — +5-7.5%
  •   Democratic — +2.5-5%
  •   Democratic — +0-2.5%
  •   Republican — +0-2.5%
  •   Republican — +2.5-5%
  •   Republican — +5-7.5%
  •   Republican — +7.5-10%
  •   Republican — +10-12.5%
  •   Republican — +12.5-15%
  •   Republican — +>15%
Trend by county
Legend
  •   Democratic — +>15%
  •   Democratic — +12.5-15%
  •   Democratic — +10-12.5%
  •   Democratic — +7.5-10%
  •   Democratic — +5-7.5%
  •   Democratic — +2.5-5%
  •   Democratic — +0-2.5%
  •   Republican — +0-2.5%
  •   Republican — +2.5-5%
  •   Republican — +5-7.5%
  •   Republican — +7.5-10%
  •   Republican — +10-12.5%
  •   Republican — +12.5-15%
  •   Republican — +>15%
2002 gubernatorial election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Tim Pawlenty 999,473 44.4% +10.1%
Democratic (DFL) Roger Moe 821,268 36.5% +6.4%
Independence Tim Penny 364,534 16.2% −20.8%
Green Ken Pentel 50,589 2.3% +2.0%
Independent Booker Hodges IV 9,698 0.4% +0.4%
Socialist Workers Kari Sachs 3,026 0.1% +0.09%
Constitution Lawrence Aeshliman 2,537 0.1% +0.1%
Lealand Vettleson 2 0.0% +0.0%
Write-ins 1,348 0.06% +0.02%
Majority 178,205 7.9%
Turnout 2,252,473 70.7% +10.6%
Republican gain from Independence

Counties that flipped from Reform to Republican

Counties that flipped from Reform to Democratic

Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic

Counties that flipped from Republican to Independence

Counties that flipped from Democratic to Independence

References

  1. Robson, Britt (August 30, 2006). "Running Man". City Pages. Archived from the original on January 8, 2007. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
  2. Howard, K. C. "DFL endorses Moe for governor's race". The Minnesota Daily. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  3. Gilyard, Burl (November 8, 2002). "Decimation of Independence". Slate. ISSN 1091-2339. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  4. "Governor Updated October 31, 2002 | The Cook Political Report". The Cook Political Report. October 31, 2002. Archived from the original on December 8, 2002. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  5. "Governors Races". www.centerforpolitics.org. November 4, 2002. Archived from the original on December 12, 2002. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  6. "2002 Gubernatorial General Election Results – Minnesota". Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. Retrieved May 27, 2008.
  7. "Election Reporting". Archived from the original on August 7, 2015. Retrieved April 15, 2015.

See also

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