Minnesota

OPEN SEAT

Filing Deadline: July 20, 2010

Primary Date: August 10, 2010

Current Governor: Tim Pawlenty (R)

Republican Candidates:

- Tom Emmer, State Representative

Democratic Candidates:

- Mark Dayton, Former U.S. Senator

Independent Candidate:

Tom Horner

Latest Polls:

Survey USA

8/2-4/10; 1326 likely voters;

2010 Governor

33% Emmer, 39% Kelliher, 12% Horner

32% Emmer, 46% Dayton, 9% Horner

33% Emmer, 38% Entenza, 12% Horner

Star Tribune

7/26-29/10; 831 registered voters;

2010 Governor

29% Emmer, 38% Kelliher, 13% Horner

30% Emmer, 40% Dayton, 13% Horner

31% Emmer, 36% Entenza, 15% Horner