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Toss-up · 2002 Governor
Minnesota Governor
In the 2002 Minnesota Governor race, Tim Pawlenty (R) won by about 8 points.
Actual result
R+7.9
Final polls said
R+2.4
5 late polls · ✓
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Final rankings
How everyone who called this race did, ranked — VotePredictor Elections shown inline (★).
Pollsters — each pollster's final poll vs the result
| # | Pollster | Final call | Miss | Called |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy | R+4.0 | 3.9 | ✓ |
| 2 | Minneapolis Star Tribune | R+3.0 | 4.9 | ✓ |
| 3 | Zogby Analytics | EVEN | 7.9 | ✗ |
The polls behind it
10 polls · newest firstPollsterDateSampleMiss
Zogby Analytics2002-11-038
Zogby Analytics2002-11-017
Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy2002-10-314
Minneapolis Star Tribune2002-10-315
Minneapolis Star Tribune2002-10-284
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2002 Minnesota Governor race?
Tim Pawlenty (R) won, by about 7.9 points (R+7.9).
When was the 2002 Minnesota Governor election held?
It was held in November 2002.