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 personal reasons regarding 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.[1]
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 personal reasons regarding 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.[1]