Governor, 2002 Election
Primary Independence
| Candidate | Gender | Running mate | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy J. (Tim) Penny | Man | Martha Robertson (Woman) | Independence | 38,269 | 95.70 | +91.41 |
| Bill Dahn | Man | Rome Hanson (Man) | Independence | 1,718 | 4.30 |
Governor Ventura and Lieutenant Governor Schunk did not run for reelection.
Penny was a former DFL state Senator (SD 30, 1977-1983), DFL U.S. Representative (CD 01, 1983-1995) and public relations specialist from Waseca; Robertson was a former business executive from Minnetonka and sitting GOP state Senator (SD 45, 1993-2003).
Dahn was a perennial candidate from St. Paul and GOP gubernatorial candidate in 1998.
Sources
- Report of the State Canvassing Board, Office of Secretary of State, State of Minnesota, September 17, 2002 (p. 104).