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Kelliher emerges as a frontrunner in MN-Gov straw poll

By Emily on 02/03/2010 @ 02:54 PM

Tags: MN-Gov, 2010 Elections, Margaret Anderson Kelliher

Margaret Anderson Kelliher

Margaret Anderson Kelliher is already starting to break away from the pack.

Margaret, running to fill the open seat of outgoing MInnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R), emerged as one of the frontrunners in yesterday's straw poll of Democratic caucus participants. The straw poll is a critical first step in the state's unique caucusing process, identifying the strongest candidates in an early nonbinding vote. In last night's field of 11 potential Democratic candidates, Margaret and Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak had the most straw poll votes.

This strong start doesn't mean Margaret will have an easy path to the nod from the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party, however. Two of Margaret's opponents are multi-millionaire self-funders, and this race is expected to be the most expensive gubernatorial election in Minnesota's history.

Learn more about Margaret's race here.

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