Governor, 2002 Election
Primary Republican
| Candidate | Gender | Running mate | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Pawlenty | Man | Carol Molnau (Woman) | Republican | 172,927 | 88.64 | +77.27 |
| Leslie Davis | Man | Pete Wagner (Man) | Republican | 22,172 | 11.36 |
Pawlenty was an attorney from Eagan, former Eagan City Councilman (1991-1992), and sitting state Representative (HD 38B, 1993-2003); Molnau was a farmer from Chaska, former Chaska City Councilwoman (1989-1992), and sitting state Representative (HD 35A, 1993-2003).
Davis was an environmental activist from Minneapolis, Nutritional Rights Alliance gubernatorial nominee in 1994, and Independence Party U.S. Senate candidate in 2000; Wagner was a cartoonist and author.
Sources
- Report of the State Canvassing Board, Office of Secretary of State, State of Minnesota, September 17, 2002 (p. 106).