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TIM PAWLENTY (R)
First elected in 2002; Seeking second full term; Pawlenty was nominated with 89% in a two-way primary.
- Born: Nov. 27, 1960, St. Paul
- Family: Married (Mary)
- Education: Univ. Minn., B.A. 1983, J.D. 1986
- Professional career: Attorney 1986-92.
- Military: None
- Previous elective office: Eagan Planning Comm., 1988-89; Eagan City Cncl., 1990-92; MN House of Reps., 1992-2002, Maj. Ldr., 1999-2002.
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MIKE HATCH (DFL)
Hatch, the state attorney general, was nominated with 74% in a three-way primary.
- Born: Nov. 12, 1948.
- Family: Married (Patti); three children.
- Education: Univ. Minn, B.S. 1970, J.D. 1973.
- Professional career: Attorney.
- Military: None
- Previous elective office: Attorney general, 1998-present.