Political Highlights: Minn. commissioner of economic development, 1978; Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, 1982; Minn. commissioner of energy and economic development, 1983-86; Minn. auditor, 1991-95; sought Democratic nomination for governor, 1998; U.S. Senate, 2001-07 Born: January 26, 1947; Minneapolis, Minn. Residence: St. Paul Religion: Presbyterian Family: Divorced; two children Education: Yale U., B.A. 1969
Election History
Margin of Victory (% pts.)
Senate Race
1982 Election Results
Candidate
Dave Durenberger (R) Mark Dayton (D) Bill Onasch (SW) Fred Hewitt (LIBERT) Jeffrey Miller (NU)
Votes
949,207 840,401 5,897 5,870 3,300
%
52.6% 46.6% 0.3% 0.3% 0.2%
2000 Election Results
Candidate
Mark Dayton (D) Rod Grams (R) James Gibson (INDC) David Daniels (GR) Rebecca Ellis (SW) David Swan (CNSTP) Erik Pakieser (LIBERT)
