Paul Bakken Candidate

Born: September 2, 1970
Minnesota
Olmsted County
United States
Resided: Eagan, Minnesota
Dakota County
Death: --
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Political Party: Independence
Offices Held: Eagan City Councilor (1999-2002, 2007-present).
Notes: Bakken sought and failed to win the GOP endorsement in the 2002 HD 38B race. Bakken's wife, Alison Bakken, was a candidate in the GOP primary in the 2002 HD 38B race in which he was ultimately the Independence Party nominee.
Sources: Minneapolis Star Tribune, September 6, 2002 (p. V11). City of Eagan website.
Photo of Paul Bakken
Photo of Paul Bakken
Minneapolis Star Tribune, September 6, 2002 (p. V11).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/05/2002 State House, District 38B General Independence 1,989 11.77% Lost
09/10/2002 State House, District 38B Primary Independence 132 53.01% Won