Minnesota
Primary Date: 9/12/2006
Labor Links
- State and Local Labor Councils
- Minnesota AFL-CIO
- AFL-CIO Blog: Minnesota
- Minnesota Labor 2006 Statewide Activities
- Political Resources (Password Required)
- At The Capitol: State Labor Legislation Roundup
- Minnesota AFL-CIO 2006 Endorsed Candidates
- Workday Minnesota (Labor News)
- Minnesota AFL-CIO Calendar
- Directory of Minnesota Locals
- Find a Union - Minnesota
- MN AFL-CIO Affiliated Local Unions
- Workday Minnesota List of MN Locals & Affiliates
- Minnesota Affiliates & Locals
- AFSCME Directory - Minnesota
- ATU Local 1005, Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN
- CWA Minnesota State Council
- IAFF - Minnesota Professional Firefighters
- Insulators Local 49 - Duluth, Minnesota
- International Union of Operating Engineers - Local 49
- Minnesota AFSCME Council 5
- Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
- Minnesota Building & Construction Trades Council
- Minnesota Nurses Association
- Minnesota Pipe Trades Association
- Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
- Minnesota School Employees Association
- Minnesota State Patrol Trooper's Association
- Sheet Metal Workers' Local 10, Maplewood, MN
- IUPAT: Minnesota Chapters
- IBEW: Minnesota Locals
- IATSE: Minnesota Locals
- AFSCME Directory - Minnesota
State Labor Laws
- Current Minimum Wage: $6.15
- Indexed to Inflation: No
- Minimum Wage Notes:
State Government
- State and Local Government Directory
- State Officials
- Governor Tim Pawlenty (R)
- Next Election: 2010
- Tim Pawlenty has not made up his/her mind yet about re-election.
- Lieutenant Governor Carol Molnau (R)
- Next Election: 2010
- Carol Molnau has not made up his/her mind yet.
- Attorney General Mike Hatch (D)
- Next Election: 2006
- Mike Hatch is running for a different office.
- Secretary of State Mary Kiffmeyer (R)
- Next Election: 2006
- Mary Kiffmeyer is seeking re-election.
- Governor Tim Pawlenty (R)
- Legislative Branch
Congressional Delegation
- Senators:
- Senator Mark Dayton (D)
- Lifetime COPE Score: 99
- Mark Dayton is up for re-election in 2006.
- Washington Post Profile and Voting Record
- Senator Mark Dayton (D)
- Senator Norman Coleman (R)
- Lifetime COPE Score: 21
- Norman Coleman is up for re-election in 2008.
- Washington Post Profile and Voting Record
- House Reps:
- : Timothy Walz (D)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Timothy Walz is running for re-election.
- : John Kline (R)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- John Kline is running for re-election.
- : Jim Ramstad (R)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Jim Ramstad is running for re-election.
- : Betty McCollum (D)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Betty McCollum is running for re-election.
- : Keith Ellison (D)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Keith Ellison is retiring at end of term.
- : Michele Bachmann (R)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Michele Bachmann is running for other office.
- : Collin Peterson (D)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Collin Peterson is running for re-election.
- : James Oberstar (D)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- James Oberstar is running for re-election.
- : Amy Klobuchar (D)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Amy Klobuchar is seat is not up until 2012.
- : Norman Coleman (R)
- Lifetime COPE Score:
- Norman Coleman is seat is not up until 2008.
- : Timothy Walz (D)
Voter Resources
- Key Dates
- 8/22/2006 - Primary Voter Registration Deadline
- 9/12/2006 - Primary Election
- 10/17/2006 - General Voter Registration Deadline (Mail)
- Voter Info
Minnesota Election 2006 Archive
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Endorsed Candidates
- Note: This list draws from our candidates database, which primarily tracks major party candidates for federal offices and gubernatorial candidates. For other statewide or local office endorsements, please visit the state federation website or click here for contact information for the state and local labor councils.
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Senate Race
- Race Type: Open-D
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook: Leans Democrat
- CQ Politics: Democrat Favored
- Rothenberg Report: Safe Democratic Hold
- Larry Sabato: Likely Democrat
- NPR's Ken Rudin: Leans Democratic
- Election Projection: Moderate Dem Hold
- National Journal Ranking: 13
- Primary Date: 2006-09-12
- Real Clear Politics - Summary of Latest Polls and Projections
- National Journal Tip Sheet (Now free for everyone!)
- US Election Atlas: Summary of Recent Polls
- Minnesota Senate Race Wiki
- Wikipedia: Latest Polls
- Sabato's Crystal Ball
- DSCC Analysis
- Candidates
- Amy Klobuchar (D) - Hennepin Co. Atty
- Amy Klobuchar has been endorsed by the State Fed.
- Amy Klobuchar has $2,231,830 on-hand as of 9/30/06.
- Mark Kennedy (R)
- Lifetime COPE Score: 11
- Mark Kennedy has $0 on-hand as of 9/30/06.
Analysis
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Chuck Todd\'s Race Ranking: 5
.This race seems to have quieted down some. We\'re surprised neither side has attempted early advertising to force the other.s hand. Both Klobuchar and Kennedy are fairly unknown statewide and could see their negatives manipulated greatly with a short-but-expensive ad buy. .
Latest News
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House Races
- MN-01
- Incumbent: Gil Gutknecht (R)
- Candidates
- Incumbent: Gil Gutknecht (R) - US Rep
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Tim Walz (D)
- Teacher
Tim Walz has been endorsed by the State Fed.
- Race Type: R-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Leans-R
- CQ Politics Projection: Leans Republican
- Larry Sabato: Toss-Up
- Rothenberg Report: Leans Republican
- Pollster Projection Toss-Up (based on last 5 poll averages)
- Election Projection: Weak GOP Hold
- National Journal Ranking: 36
- Latest Polls: MN-01 NEW
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- Minnesota Public Radio: District News and Profile
- Latest News: MN-01
- minvolved.com - 1st CD Archives
- MN-02
- Incumbent: John Kline (R)
- Candidates
- Incumbent: John Kline (R) - US Rep
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Coleen Rowley (D)
- Ex-FBI Agent
Coleen Rowley has been endorsed by the State Fed.
- Race Type: R-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-R
- CQ Politics Projection: Republican Favored
- Larry Sabato: Solid-R
- Pollster Projection Strong Republican (based on last 5 poll averages)
- Latest Polls: MN-02 NEW
- OurCongress.org: MN-2 News
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- Minnesota Public Radio: District News and Profile
- Latest News: MN-02
- minvolved.com - 2nd CD Archives
- MN-03
- Incumbent: Jim Ramstad (R)
- Candidates
- Incumbent: Jim Ramstad (R) - US Rep
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Wendy Wilde (D)
- Radio Talk Show Host
Wendy Wilde has been endorsed by the State Fed.
- Race Type: R-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-R
- CQ Politics Projection: Safe Republican
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- Minnesota Public Radio: District News and Profile
- MN-04
- Incumbent: Betty McCollum (D)
- Candidates
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Incumbent:
Betty McCollum (D)
- State Rep
Betty McCollum has been endorsed by the State Fed. - Obi Sium (R) - Hydrologist
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Incumbent:
Betty McCollum (D)
- State Rep
- Race Type: D-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
- CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- Minnesota Public Radio: District News and Profile
- MN-05
- Candidates
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Keith Ellison (D)
- State Rep
Keith Ellison has been endorsed by the State Fed. - Alan Fine (R) - Mgmt Consultant
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Keith Ellison (D)
- State Rep
- Race Type: Open-D
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
- CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- Minnesota Public Radio: District News and Profile
- Minnesota Monitor - MN-05
- minvolved.com - 5th CD Archives
- Candidates
- MN-06
- Candidates
- Michelle Bachmann (R) - State Sen
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Patty Wetterling (D)
- Child Safety Advocate
Patty Wetterling has been endorsed by the State Fed.
- Race Type: Open-R
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Toss-Up
- CQ Politics Projection: No Clear Favorite
- Larry Sabato: Toss-Up
- Rothenberg Report: Pure Toss-Up
- Pollster Projection Toss-Up (based on last 5 poll averages)
- Election Projection: Weak GOP Hold
- National Journal Ranking: 27
- Latest Polls: MN-06 NEW
- OurCongress.org: MN-6 News
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- Minnesota Public Radio: District News and Profile
- Latest News: MN-06
- minvolved.com - 6th CD Archives
- Candidates
- MN-07
- Incumbent: Collin Peterson (D)
- Candidates
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Incumbent:
Collin Peterson (D)
- US Rep
Collin Peterson has been endorsed by the State Fed. - Michael J. Barrett (R) - Pharmacist
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Incumbent:
Collin Peterson (D)
- US Rep
- Race Type: D-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
- CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- Minnesota Public Radio: District News and Profile
- MN-08
- Incumbent: James Oberstar (D)
- Candidates
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Incumbent:
James Oberstar (D)
- US Rep
James Oberstar has been endorsed by the State Fed. - Rod Grams (R) - Ex-US Sen
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Incumbent:
James Oberstar (D)
- US Rep
- Race Type: D-I
- Projections:
- Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
- CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
- District Census Profile
- District Map
- National Journal Race Profile
- OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
- DCCC District Profile
- Minnesota Public Radio: District News and Profile
- All House Races
- MN-01
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Minnesota Election Links
- Politics1 Candidates List (All Statewide Races)
- Washington Post: Minnesota Campaign Ads *NEW*
- DC Political Report: Minnesota
- Election Projection: Minnesota
- Yahoo! Minnesota Election Page (Great Resource!)
- Polling Report
Subscription required, see Basecamp Writeboard for login info - Associated Press State Profile
- Associated Press Statewide Candidates List
- Hedgehog Report: Latest Polls
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Campaign Finance
For daily coverage of the race in MN-01 (now ranked in the top 40 House races by the National Journal) visit Bluestem Prairie. It’s no longer considered a solid Republican district.