2006 Minnesota elections
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The Minnesota State Elections were held on November 7, 2006, seats were up for election for both the Minnesota House of Representatives and the Minnesota Senate as well as the race for Governor of Minnesota, Minnesota Attorney General, Minnesota Secretary of State, and Minnesota State Auditor.
Overview
The 2006 elections saw all 134 seats in the State House, elected to 2-year terms, and all 67 seats in the State Senate, elected to 4-year terms, up for election. Incumbent Republican governor Tim Pawlenty ran for a second term with opposition coming from Democratic-Farmer-Labor Attorney General Mike Hatch. Republican Secretary of State Mary Kiffmeyer saw opposition from DFLer Mark Ritchie, and Republican Auditor Patricia Anderson was challenged by DFLer Rebecca Otto.
State elections
Executive elections
Governor
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Attorney general
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Secretary of state
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State auditor
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Legislative elections
Minnesota Senate
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Minnesota House of Representatives
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Federal elections
United States Senate
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United States House of Representatives
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References
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