2006 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 2006 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 2006. Incumbent Tim Pawlenty was endorsed by the state Republican convention on June 2, 2006, while the state Democratic–Farmer–Labor convention endorsed Mike Hatch on June 10, 2006. The party primaries took place on September 12, 2006, with Hatch defeating DFL challengers Becky Lourey and Ole Savior and incumbent Pawlenty defeating Sue Jeffers. In the November 7 general election, Pawlenty received a plurality of the votes, defeating Hatch by a margin of 1%. As a result, this election was the closest race of the 2006 gubernatorial election cycle.

2006 Minnesota gubernatorial election

November 7, 2006
 
Nominee Tim Pawlenty Mike Hatch Peter Hutchinson
Party Republican Democratic (DFL) Independence
Running mate Carol Molnau Judi Dutcher Maureen Reed
Popular vote 1,028,568 1,007,460 141,735
Percentage 46.7% 45.7% 6.4%

Pawlenty:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Hatch:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Tie:      40–50%      50%
     No votes

Governor before election

Tim Pawlenty
Republican

Elected Governor

Tim Pawlenty
Republican

As of 2024, it is the last time a Republican won a statewide race in Minnesota.

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