Tim Pawlenty

Republican

Undefeated: 3-0 career record

GovernorState House
Electoral Grade
B
+5.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 61% of candidates2 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.

3
Races
3-0
W-L (100%)
-11.1
Avg Margin
1998–2006
Career Span
Best: +-1.0 (2006 Governor)Worst: -24.4 (1998 State House)

Career Margin Trend3 races

R+20EvenD+20199820022006

Career Timeline

1,028,568
Candidate Votes
46.7%
Vote %
2,202,937
Total Votes
-1.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+1.4
Race Score
+4.4
vs. State Pres.
D+3.5
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Mike HatchDEM