Governor

Ultra conservative governor Tim Pawlenty is running for reelection and a host of DFLers are aiming to unseat him:

Mike Hatch DFL Endorsed!
• Current Attorney General
• Life long Minnesotan and graduate of University of Minnesota Law School
• Former chair of the DFL
• Hatch plans to change government influence on the pharmaceutical industry, to take a look at privacy issues in the state, and to continue the work he did as Attorney General to work towards corporate responsibility



Becky Lourey
• State Senator
• She has been a farmer, health care advocate, and business owner
• Her goals as governor are to create universal healthcare, quality education, and effective transportation

64A State House

Macalester is in district 64A and with current 64A rep (and Mac grad) Matt Entenza running for AG the seat is open and after a big fight only one remains:

Erin Murphy is the 64A DFL candidate. Besides the DFL endorsement, Erin has also been endorsed by:
DFL Feminist Caucus
Stonewall DFL
Teamsters
Minnesota Nurses Association
MN Women's Political Caucus
MN NOW

Check out her website, she's a great progressive candidate.

Attorney General

With current AG Mike hatch running for governor that DFL has endorsed one man to replace him, with two others working for a primary victory

Steve Kelley
-DFL endorsed

Bill Luther
-former Congressman

Lori Swanson
-Solicitor General

Secretary of State

Controversial Republican Secretary of State Mary Kiffmeyer is seeking reelection Democrats are set to take her down!


Mark Ritchie
• Has lived in Minnesota for 24 years
• Non-profit director and Political Activist
• Lead the NOVEMBER 2 get out the vote campaign
• He is running to ensure that the barriers that keep young people, service men and women overseas, new Americans, and individuals with physical challenges from voting

State Auditor

Current State Auditor Patricia Anderson (R) is running for reelection, one democrats want her job.

DFL Endorsed!
Rebecca Otto
• State Representative and Mac Grad
• Has called for a truly balanced budget
• Small business owner
• Her number one priority is Fiscal Responsibility

United States Senate

With incumbent Democrat Mark Dayton not seeking reelection, Republicans are aiming at Minnesota for a win in 2006. In response the democrats have fielded a strong contender to ensure that a Democrat remains in the seat for another 6 years.



Amy Klobuchar DFL Endorsed!
is the chief prosecutor for Hennepin County. She is a life long Minnesotan except for her time at Yale University and the University of Chicago Law School. Amongst a host of issues her top issues are preserving social security, a strong national security, and environmental protection.