Tim Pawlenty

Pawlenty loss shows Minnesota GOP’s reluctance to coronate

By KYLE POTTERAugust 16, 2018 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — As the last Republican to win statewide in traditionally blue Minnesota, former Gov. Tim Pawlenty hoped to be the party's savior by running for his old job. Voters instead chose a lesser-known local official who didn't carry the stigma of the GOP establishment or of calling President Donald Trump "unhinged."

Candidates for Minnesota governor court rural votes at FarmFest forum

By J. Patrick CoolicanAugust 8, 2018 GMT

MORGAN The five major candidates for Minnesota governor chased support from rural voters on Wednesday, promising to partner with farmers and the food industry as they made their first and only joint appearance ahead of next weeks primary election.

Where candidates for Minnesota governor stand on guns

By J. Patrick CoolicanAugust 8, 2018 GMT

Minnesota voters looking for a clear choice on the gun issue from the leading candidates for governor wont get it until the November election.

Ahead of next weeks primary election, the five contenders in the governors race are pitching their appeals to their respective party bases, which tend to drastically differ on whether there should be tighter limits on access to guns.

Campaign finance reports show Pawlenty, Walz with fundraising lead

By Jessie Van BerkelJuly 31, 2018 GMT

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Pawlenty has raised nearly seven times as much money as his GOP rival Jeff Johnson so far this year, while U.S. Rep. Tim Walz continues to lead the pack of Democratic candidates in total fundraising as the primary election looms.

Tim Pawlenty hosts ‘Pawcast’ as way to talk directly to voters in U.S. Senate bid

Sally Persons The Washington TimesMay 10, 2018 GMT

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty launched his own podcast on Wednesday as his way of updating voters on the goings-on in his Senate campaign.

"I want you to hear straight from me, that's why we've started the "Pawcast" - a podcast to keep you updated on what's happening on the campaign.

Pawlenty’s lieutenant governor, Carol Molnau, endorses rival Johnson

By Jessie Van BerkelMay 5, 2018 GMT

Tim Pawlenty’s lieutenant governor has endorsed his Republican opponent, Jeff Johnson, for the state’s top political job.

Former Lt. Gov. Carol Molnau, who served two terms with Pawlenty, said Friday she supports Johnson over her old boss in the Minnesota governor’s race.

The Pawlenty advantage: In governor’s race, he’s known

By LORI STURDEVANTApril 14, 2018 GMT

Heres a tiny Minnesota political quiz: Quickly dont think long or hard name a candidate for governor of Minnesota in 2018.

If you said Tim Pawlenty, youve helped me make todays point.

Hard-fought contests for governor are in progress in both parties, with three DFLers and four Republicans in the serious-contender echelons.

Which way will Tim Pawlenty go in 2018?

By J. Patrick CoolicanDecember 23, 2017 GMT

Anyone who thinks former Gov. Tim Pawlenty is a done deal for getting in the 2018 U.S. Senate race to take on soon-to-be Sen. Tina Smith is mistaken, a GOP source said last week.

Minn. lawyers seek to block cuts to justice system

January 6, 2011 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With state government facing a $6.2 billion budget shortfall, Minnesota lawyers are campaigning to protect the justice system from further cuts.