2014 Minnesota gubernatorial election

none 2014 Minnesota elections January 2025 September 2023 2014 Minnesota gubernatorial election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2010 Minnesota gubernatorial election 2010 2018 Minnesota gubernatorial election 2018 November 4, 2014 File:Governor Mark Dayton interns02 (28945755112) (cropped 2).jpg 150x150px Mark Dayton Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Tina Smith 989,113 50.07% File:Jeff Johnson (cropped).jpg Jeff Johnson Republican Party (United States) Bill Kuisle 879,257 44.51% 280px County results 280px Congressional district results 280px Precinct results 1 280px Dayton: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Johnson: #FFC8CD 30–40% #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% #ae8bb1 50% #808080 No votes Governor Mark Dayton Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Mark Dayton Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party The 2014 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 2014, to elect the governor of Minnesota. It was held concurrently with the election to Minnesota's Class II U.S. Senate seat, as well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states, elections to the United States House of Representatives, and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic–Farmer–Labor governor Mark Dayton ran for re-election to a second term in office.http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=946522 https://archive.today/20130127060207/http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=946522 dead January 27, 2013 Gov. Dayton stops by KARE 11 Sunrise, says he'll run again in 2014 November 15, 2011 November 17, 2012 KARE Incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor Yvonne Prettner Solon retired, and Tina Smith was selected as his new running mate.Brian Bakst Minn. Lt. Gov. Prettner Solon says no to 2nd term San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Minn-LG-Prettner-Solon-says-no-to-2nd-term-5141482.php January 14, 2014 January 14, 2014 Primary elections were held on August 12, 2014. Dayton and Smith won the Democratic primary and the Republicans nominated Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson and his running mate former state representative Bill Kuisle. In the general election, Dayton and Smith defeated them and several other minor party candidates with just over 50% of the vote. Dayton's victory broke his own record, set in 2010, as the oldest Minnesota gubernatorial candidate to win an election; he was 67.http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2014/11/13/minnesotans-elect-oldest-gover/ Minnesotans Elect Oldest Governor, US House Delegation in State History Smart Politics Eric Ostermeier November 13, 2014 It was also the first gubernatorial race since 1994 in which the winner received a majority of the votes cast. The election was the first time since 1994 that a third party did not gain more than 6% of the total vote. Background Incumbent Republican governor Tim Pawlenty declined to run for a third term in 2010, instead running for the Republican presidential nomination in the 2012 election. State Representative Tom Emmer easily won the Republican nomination, and former U.S. senator Mark Dayton won the DFL nomination with a plurality over State House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher. After a very close race, Dayton defeated Emmer by just 8,770 votes, 0.42% of all votes cast. Dayton's victory was one of just four that Minnesota Democrats have achieved out of 28 gubernatorial elections during a Democratic presidency.http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2013/12/06/can-dayton-catch-lightning-in/ Can Dayton Catch Lightning in a Bottle Twice? Smart Politics Eric Ostermeier December 6, 2013 Despite this, and despite his narrow margin of victory in 2010, Dayton was not seen as a top Republican target. The Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/governor/charts/race-ratings 2014 Governors Race Ratings for December 19, 2013 The Cook Political Report December 19, 2013 February 5, 2014 March 5, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130305115607/http://cookpolitical.com/governor/charts/race-ratings dead and The Rothenberg Political Reporthttp://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/governor Gubernatorial Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report January 31, 2014 February 5, 2014 both rated the race as "safe Democratic", and Daily Kos Elections,http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/06/1243548/-Daily-Kos-Elections-gubernatorial-race-ratings-Initial-ratings-for-2013-14?detail=hide Daily Kos Elections gubernatorial race ratings (2013-14) Daily Kos Elections November 15, 2013 February 5, 2014 Nir, David Governinghttp://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/gov-handicapping-2013-2014-governors-races-democrats.html Handicapping the 2013-2014 Governors Races: The Democrats Governing July 16, 2013 February 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141014190224/http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/gov-handicapping-2013-2014-governors-races-democrats.html October 14, 2014 dead mdy-all and Sabato's Crystal Ballhttp://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2014-governor/ 2014 Gubernatorial Races Sabato's Crystal Ball February 3, 2014 February 5, 2014 September 10, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130910081704/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2014-governor/ dead all rated the race as "likely Democratic". Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary Candidates Declared Bill Dahn Running mate: James Vigliotti Leslie Davis, activisthttp://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2014/01/22/frequent-candidate-davis-runs-for-governor-this-time-as-a-dfler/ Frequent candidate Davis runs for governor, this time as a DFLer Pioneer Press January 22, 2014 February 3, 2014 Salisbury, Bill February 22, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140222205250/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2014/01/22/frequent-candidate-davis-runs-for-governor-this-time-as-a-dfler/ dead Running mate: Gregor Soderberghttp://www.austindailyherald.com/2014/06/austin-resident-promoting-solar-roads-on-campaign-trail/ Austin resident promoting solar roads on campaign trail Austin Daily Herald June 7, 2014 August 5, 2014 Daily Herald Staff Mark Dayton, incumbent governor Running mate: Tina Smith, Dayton's former chief of staffhttp://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/243611921.html Dayton picks chief of staff Tina Smith for running mate Star Tribune February 4, 2014 February 4, 2014 Helgeson, Baird Results Democratic primary election resultshttp://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/Governor/19?officeInElectionId=5525 Statewide Results for Governor & Lt Governor, Primary Election Minnesota Secretary of State August 13, 2014 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Mark Dayton/Tina Smith (incumbent) 177,849 92.99 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Leslie Davis/Gregor Soderberg 8,530 4.46 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Bill Dahn/James Vigliotti 4,880 2.55 191,259 100 Republican primary Until 2014, Minnesota Republicans had not had a competitive gubernatorial primary since 1924, when Theodore Christianson beat Ole Jacobson by 2.8%, taking 22.8% of the vote in a six-candidate race that saw five candidates finish in double digits. In every election since then, the nominee had won the primary by at least 17.8% and on average by 62.2%.http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2013/08/12/100-years-of-minnesota-republi/ 100 Years of Minnesota Republican Gubernatorial Primaries Smart Politics Eric Ostermeier August 12, 2013 At the Republican State Convention on May 30–31, 2014, Jeff Johnson received the party's endorsement. Dave A. Thompson withdrew from the race and endorsed Johnson. Scott Honour, Marty Seifert and Kurt Zellers all ran in the August primary, but Johnson prevailed with 30% of the vote.http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/content/jeff-johnson-wins-governor-endorsement-minnesota-gop Jeff Johnson wins governor endorsement from Minnesota GOP Duluth News Tribune May 31, 2014 May 31, 2014 Don Davis June 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140605060157/http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/content/jeff-johnson-wins-governor-endorsement-minnesota-gop dead http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_25873535/mn-gop-three-candidates-neck-and-neck-after MN GOP: Johnson wins party endorsement for governor's race St. Paul Pioneer Press May 31, 2014 May 31, 2014 Bill Salisbury Candidates Declared Merrill Anderson, former director of Reachout Today Inc and candidate for mayor of Minneapolis in 2013http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/225974031.html Meet 30 of the candidates for mayor of Minneapolis Star Tribune November 16, 2014http://candidates.sos.state.mn.us/CandidateInformation.aspx?county=0&municipality=0&schooldistrict=0&hospitaldistrict=0&level=1&party=0&federal=True&judicial=True&executive=True&senate=True&representative=True&title=&office=0&candidateid=10810 2019 Municipal and School District Elections Running mate: Mark D. Anderson, former realtor and housing counselor Scott Honour, investment bankerhttp://www.startribune.com/politics/204604971.html Republican businessman announces challenge to DFL Gov. Dayton Star Tribune April 24, 2013 May 2, 2013 Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. Running mate: Karin Housley, state senatorhttp://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_25872161/scott-honour-picks-first-term-lawmaker-running-mate Scott Honour picks first-term lawmaker Karin Housley as running mate St. Paul Pioneer Press May 31, 2014 May 31, 2014 Bill Salisbury Jeff Johnson, Hennepin County commissioner and former state representativehttp://www.duluthnewstribune.com/content/jeff-johnson-wins-governor-endorsement-minnesota-gop Jeff Johnson wins governor endorsement from Minnesota GOP Duluth News Tribune November 16, 2014 November 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141129032018/http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/content/jeff-johnson-wins-governor-endorsement-minnesota-gop deadhttp://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/206209141.html Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson announces he will seek GOP nomination for governor Star Tribune May 5, 2013 May 5, 2013 Meersman, Tom Running mate: Bill Kuisle, former state representative and farmer Marty Seifert, former minority leader of the Minnesota House of Representatives and candidate for governor in 2010http://www.minnpost.com/party-politics/2013/11/marty-seifert-will-seek-gop-endorsement-governor Marty Seifert will seek GOP endorsement for governor MinnPost November 12, 2013 November 12, 2013 Brucato, Cyndy Running mate: Pam Myhra, state representativehttp://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_25240260/minnesota-governors-race-seifert-chooses-myhra-running-mate Governor hopeful Seifert chooses Rep. Pam Myhra as running mate Pioneer Press February 27, 2014 February 27, 2014 Salisbury, Bill Kurt Zellers, state representative and former speaker of the Minnesota House of Representativeshttp://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/212682041.html GOP's Zellers vows common touch in Minn. governor's race, but brings past political baggage Associated Press June 23, 2013 July 10, 2013 Condon, Patrick Star Tribune June 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130625040830/http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/212682041.html dead Running mate: Dean Simpson, former state representativehttp://blogs.mprnews.org/capitol-view/2014/05/zellers-picks-former-rep-simpson-as-running-mate/ Zellers picks former Rep. Simpson as running mate MPR May 22, 2014 May 31, 2014 Tim Pugmire Withdrawn Rob Farnsworth, teacher and candidate for Minnesota's 8th congressional district in 2010http://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_23912467/hibbing-teacher-announces-run-governor-will-seek-gop Hibbing teacher announces run for governor; will seek GOP endorsement Pioneer Press August 21, 2013 August 22, 2013 Salisbury, Bill Ole Savior, perennial candidate (ran for the U.S. Senate)http://candidates.sos.state.mn.us/CandidateFilingResults.aspx?county=0&municipality=0&schooldistrict=0&hospitaldistrict=0&level=1&party=0&federal=True&judicial=True&executive=True&senate=True&representative=True&title=&office=0&candidateid=0 Candidate Filings Dave A. Thompson, state senator and former radio hosthttp://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/213247731.html GOP state Sen. Dave Thompson announces campaign for Minnesota governor Star Tribune June 27, 2013 July 10, 2013 Brooks, Jennifer Running mate: Michelle Benson, state senatorhttp://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/242789941.html Sen. Thompson picks Sen. Benson as his gubernatorial running mate Star Tribune January 30, 2014 February 4, 2014 Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. Declined Kurt Bills, former state representative and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2012http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/Former-Senate-Candidate-Kurt-Bills-Backs-Scott-Honour-for-Governor-218002191.html Former Senate Candidate Kurt Bills Back's Scott Honour for Governor Minock Nick Northlands News Center August 1, 2013 August 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131005001349/http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/Former-Senate-Candidate-Kurt-Bills-Backs-Scott-Honour-for-Governor-218002191.html October 5, 2013 dead mdy-all Norm Coleman, former U.S. senator and nominee for governor in 1998http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2013/03/norm_coleman_ru.shtml Norm Coleman rules out 2014 run March 7, 2013 April 20, 2013 Minnesota Public Radio Tom Scheck Matt Dean, state representative and former majority leader of the Minnesota House of Representativeshttp://www.startribune.com/politics/212637451.html More GOP hopefuls prepare to jump into Minnesota governor's race June 22, 2013 April 20, 2013 Star Tribune Jennifer Brooks Keith Downey, chairman of the Republican Party of Minnesota and former state representativehttp://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/201789721.html Minnesota Republican Party elects a new chair Star Tribune April 6, 2013 February 3, 2014 Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. April 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130409093659/http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/201789721.html dead Tom Emmer, former state representative and nominee for governor in 2010 (running for Congress)http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2013/02/draft_emmer.shtml Draft Emmer? February 4, 2013 April 20, 2013 Minnesota Public Radio Tom Scheckhttp://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_23397866/tom-emmer-announces-candidacy-congress Tom Emmer announces candidacy for Congress Pioneer Press June 5, 2013 August 22, 2013 Salisbury, Bill Bill Guidera, finance chair of the Republican Party of Minnesotahttp://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/182676331.html?refer=y Minnesota Republicans hold a 'pick-up-the-pieces' gathering Star Tribune December 8, 2012 December 12, 2012 Stassen-Berger Rachel E. David Hann, minority leader of the Minnesota Senate and candidate for governor in 2010http://www.startribune.com/politics/214387581.html Minnesota Senate leader Hann decides against GOP governor race Star Tribune July 5, 2013 July 8, 2013 Rupar Aaron Karin Housley, state senator (running for lieutenant governor on Scott Honour's ticket)http://www.minnpost.com/political-agenda/2014/02/gop-state-sen-karin-housley-says-she-wont-run-governor GOP state Sen. Karin Housley says she won't run for governor MinnPost February 3, 2014 February 3, 2014 Kimball, Joe Bill Ingebrigtsen, state senatorhttp://politicsinminnesota.com/2013/07/gop-sen-bill-ingebrigtsen-considering-a-run-for-governor/ GOP Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen considering a run for governor Politics in Minnesota July 2, 2013 August 22, 2013 Bierschbach, Briana John Kline, U.S. representativehttp://www.startribune.com/politics/blogs/203785831.html Kline to seek re-election, not Senate or governor's office April 19, 2013 April 20, 2013 Star Tribune Rachel E. Stassen-Berger John Kriesel, former state representativehttp://www.kare11.com/news/article/1029805/14/Kriesel-says-hes-unlikley-to-return-to-politics https://archive.today/20130628033957/http://www.kare11.com/news/article/1029805/14/Kriesel-says-hes-unlikley-to-return-to-politics dead June 28, 2013 Kriesel says he's unlikely to return to politics KARE June 24, 2013 August 22, 2013 Susan Marvin, businesswomanhttp://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/199559601.html Republicans sniffing around bids against Dayton Star Tribune March 22, 2013 March 26, 2013 Stassen-Berger Rachel E. Erik Paulsen, U.S. representativehttp://www.startribune.com/politics/blogs/207248371.html U.S. Rep. Paulsen rules out run for Minnesota governor or U.S. Senate May 13, 2013 May 13, 2013 Star Tribune Kevin Diaz Tim Pawlenty, former governor Julie Rosen, state senatorhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2013/01/rosen_pondering.shtml Rosen pondering a run for higher office January 15, 2013 January 16, 2013 Minnesota Public Radio Tom Scheck Ron Schutz, attorneyhttp://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/09/20/pawlenty-rules-out-minnesota-electoral-bid-in-2014/ Pawlenty Rules Out Minnesota Electoral Bid In 2014 CBS Minnesota Associated Press September 20, 2012 November 17, 2012 Kessler, Pat Rich Stanek, Hennepin County sheriffhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2012/10/downey_doesnt_r.shtml Downey doesn't rule out run for governor in 2014 October 6, 2012 April 20, 2013 Minnesota Public Radio Tom Scheck Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RobFarnsworth ScottHonour JeffJohnson JulieRosen OleSavior MartySeifert Dave A.Thompson KurtZellers Other/UndecidedSurveyUSASurveyUSA June 5–9, 2014 404 ± 5% — 9% 23% — — 14% — 23% 33%Other 11%, Undecided 22%.SuffolkSuffolk https://web.archive.org/web/20150924111527/http://www.suffolk.edu/documents/SUPRC/4_29_2014_marginals.pdf September 24, 2015 April 24–28, 2014 73 ± ? 1% 2% 7% — 1% 10% 5% 8% 68%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 27–29, 2013 305 ± 5.7% — 6% 8% 10% — 9% 11% 12% 44% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror NormColeman KeithDowney DavidHann JeffJohnson JulieRosen MartySeifert KurtZellers Other/UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling January 18–20, 2013 275 ± 5.9% 57% 4% 4% 4% 5% 4% 5% 17% Debate + 2014 Minnesota gubernatorial election Republican primary debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican Republican Republican Republican RepublicanKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Merrill Anderson Scott Honour Jeff Johnson Marty Seifert Kurt Zellers1 Jul. 30, 2014 Minnesota Public Radio Mike Mulcahy YouTube N P P P P Results thumb|280px|Results by county: Johnson #ffe0ea 20–30% #ffc8cd 30–40% #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% Zellers #fff6d5 20–30% #ffeeaa 30–40% #ffe680 40–50% Seifert #d8ecff 20–30% #bdd3ff 30–40% #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d0596 90–100% Honour #e3f4d7 20–30% #c6e9af 30–40% Republican primary election results Republican Party (United States) Jeff Johnson/Bill Kuisle 55,836 30.33 Republican Party (United States) Kurt Zellers/Dean Simpson 44,046 23.92 Republican Party (United States) Marty Seifert/Pam Myhra 38,851 21.10 Republican Party (United States) Scott Honour/Karin Housley 38,377 20.84 Republican Party (United States) Merrill Anderson/Mark Anderson 7,000 3.80 184,110 100.00 Independence primary thumb|right|Nicollet in 2014|alt=A white woman with long brown hair speaks to her right. The Independence Party of Minnesota state convention was held on May 17, 2014, at Minnesota State University, Mankato.http://www.mnip.org/events Events Independence Party of Minnesota February 15, 2014 Candidates Nominee Hannah Nicollet, software developerhttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/05/18/full-independence-party-slate Full Independence Party slate set for November elections Minnesota Public Radio May 18, 2014 May 19, 2014 Peter Cox Running mate: Tim Gieseke, businessman and candidate for the state house in 2013http://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_25883574/gop-and-dfl-candidates-hit-campaign-trail GOP and DFL candidates hit the campaign trail TwinCities.com June 2, 2014 July 24, 2014 Declined Tom Horner, public affairs consultant and nominee for governor in 2010 (endorsed Jeff Johnson)http://kstp.com/article/stories/s3556490.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20140912024248/http://kstp.com/article/stories/s3556490.shtml September 12, 2014 Tom Horner Endorses Jeff Johnson For Governorhttp://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_23473052/independence-partys-role-minnesotas-2014-governors-race-tbd Independence Party's role in Minnesota 2014 governor's race: TBD Associated Press June 16, 2013 August 22, 2013 Bakst, Brian Results Independence primary election results Independence Party of Minnesota Hannah Nicollet/Tim Gieseke 5822 100 5822 100 Libertarian Party The Libertarian Party of Minnesota state convention was held on April 26, 2014, in Maple Grove.https://www.lpmn.org/2014-lpmn-state-convention/ 2014 LPMN State Convention Libertarian Party of Minnesota April 29, 2014 April 30, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140430012654/https://www.lpmn.org/2014-lpmn-state-convention/ dead Candidates Nominee Chris Holbrookhttps://www.lpmn.org/libertarian-party-of-minnesota-state-convention-5-statewide-candidates-up-for-nomination/ Five statewide candidates up for nomination at LPMN Convention April 23, 2014 Libertarian Party of Minnesota April 29, 2014 Running mate: Chris Dockhttp://www.lp.org/candidates/liberty-candidates-14/chris-dock Liberty Candidates '14 Libertarian Party August 5, 2014 August 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140805064546/http://www.lp.org/candidates/liberty-candidates-14/chris-dock dead Grassroots–Legalize Cannabis Party Candidates Declared Chris Wright, computer repair shop owner and nominee for governor in 1998 and 2010http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/264118731.html Pot activists light up Minnesota ballot Star Tribune June 21, 2014 July 26, 2014 Patrick Condon Running mate: David Daniels, playwright and performance artist General election Debates Complete video of debate, October 1, 2014 - C-SPAN Complete video of debate, October 8, 2014 - YouTube Complete video of debate, October 9, 2014 - YouTube Complete video of debate, October 14, 2014 - YouTube Complete video of debate, October 19, 2014 - YouTube Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2014 Governor Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings/139257 The Cook Political Report September 3, 2018 Likely D November 3, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallThe Crystal Ball's Final 2014 Picks http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/the-crystal-balls-final-2014-picks/ Sabato's Crystal Ball November 3, 2014 September 3, 2018 Likely D November 3, 2014 Rothenberg Political Report2014 Gubernatorial Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2014-gubernatorial-ratings-november-3-2014 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report September 3, 2018 Safe D November 3, 2014 Real Clear Politics2014 Elections Map - 2014 Governors Races https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2014/governor/2014_elections_governor_map.html Real Clear Politics September 3, 2018 Lean D November 3, 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkDayton (DFL) JeffJohnson (R) HannahNicollet (IP) Other UndecidedSurveyUSA/KSTP-TVSurveyUSA/KSTP-TV October 27–30, 2014 596 ± 4.1% 47% 42% 2% 4%Chris Holbrook (L) 2%, Chris Wright (G) 1%, Other 1%. 4%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov October 16–23, 2014 2,430 ± 3% 50% 41% — 1% 9%Mason-Dixon/Star TribuneMason-Dixon/Star Tribune October 20–22, 2014 800 ± 3.5% 45% 38% 5% 2% 10%SurveyUSA/KSTP-TVSurveyUSA/KSTP-TV October 14–16, 2014 597 ± 4.1% 50% 40% 3% 3%Chris Holbrook (L) 1%, Chris Wright (G) 1%, Other 1%. 4%SurveyUSA/KSTP-TVSurveyUSA/KSTP-TV September 30 – October 2, 2014 577 ± 4.2% 51% 39% 4% 2%Chris Holbrook (L) 0%, Chris Wright (G) 1%, Other 1%. 4%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov September 20 – October 1, 2014 2,562 ± 2% 49% 42% 0% 1% 8%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports September 29–30, 2014 750 ± 4% 50% 40% — — 10%Mason-Dixon/Star TribuneMason-Dixon/Star Tribune September 8–10, 2014 800 ± 3.5% 45% 33% 1% 1% 20%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov August 18 – September 2, 2014 3,607 ± 2% 48% 41% — 2% 10%SurveyUSA/KSTP-TVSurveyUSA/KSTP-TV August 19–21, 2014 600 ± 4.1% 49% 40% 3% 3% 5%Rasmussen Reports August 13–14, 2014 750 ± 4% 49% 41% — — 10%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing July 2–3, 2014 879 ± 3% 52% 37% 11% — —Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling June 12–15, 2014 633 ± 3.9% 47% 36% — — 16%SurveyUSA/KSTP-TVSurveyUSA/KSTP-TV June 5–9, 2014 1,017 ± 3.1% 46% 40% 5% 2% 6%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University https://web.archive.org/web/20150924111527/http://www.suffolk.edu/documents/SUPRC/4_29_2014_marginals.pdf September 24, 2015 April 24–28, 2014 800 ± ? 44% 30% — — 26%SurveyUSA/KSTP-TVSurveyUSA/KSTP-TV February 25–27, 2014 545 ± 4.3% 52% 34% — — 14%Public Policy Polling October 27–29, 2013 895 ± 3.3% 48% 37% — — 15%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 17–19, 2013 712 ± 3.7% 52% 34% — — 14%Public Policy Polling January 18–20, 2013 1,065 ± 3% 53% 29% — — 18% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkDayton (DFL) MerrillAnderson (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling June 12–15, 2014 633 ± 3.9% 47% 35% — 18% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkDayton (DFL) NormColeman (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 18–20, 2013 1,065 ± 3% 52% 39% — 9% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkDayton (DFL) KurtDaudt (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 17–19, 2013 712 ± 3.7% 51% 39% — 10% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkDayton (DFL) KeithDowney (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 18–20, 2013 1,065 ± 3% 53% 30% — 18% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkDayton (DFL) TomEmmer (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 17–19, 2013 712 ± 3.7% 52% 39% — 9% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkDayton (DFL) RobFarnsworth (R) Other UndecidedSuffolk April 24–28, 2014 800 ± ? 45% 28% — 27%SurveyUSASurveyUSA February 25–27, 2014 545 ± 4.3% 52% 31% — 17% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkDayton (DFL) DavidHann (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 17–19, 2013 712 ± 3.7% 51% 36% — 13% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkDayton (DFL) ScottHonour (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling June 12–15, 2014 633 ± 3.9% 47% 35% — 19%SurveyUSA June 5–9, 2014 1,017 ± 3.1% 47% 37% 10%Nicollet7Other3 Hannah Nicollet (IP) 7%, Other 3%. 6%Suffolk April 24–28, 2014 800 ± ? 45% 28% — 27%SurveyUSA February 25–27, 2014 545 ± 4.3% 53% 33% — 14%Public Policy Polling October 27–29, 2013 895 ± 3.3% 48% 38% — 15%Public Policy Polling May 17–19, 2013 712 ± 3.7% 52% 34% — 15% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkDayton (DFL) TimPawlenty (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 18–20, 2013 1,065 ± 3% 50% 42% — 7% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkDayton (DFL) JulieRosen (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling October 27–29, 2013 895 ± 3.3% 48% 36% — 16%Public Policy Polling May 17–19, 2013 712 ± 3.7% 51% 34% — 15%Public Policy Polling January 18–20, 2013 1,065 ± 3% 52% 27% — 21% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkDayton (DFL) MartySeifert (R) Other UndecidedCBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov July 5–24, 2014 3,170 ± 2% 53% 37% 6% 4%Public Policy Polling June 12–15, 2014 633 ± 3.9% 47% 36% — 17%SurveyUSA June 5–9, 2014 1,017 ± 3.1% 46% 38% 10%Nicollet7Other3 6%Suffolk April 24–28, 2014 800 ± ? 43% 32% — 25%SurveyUSA February 25–27, 2014 545 ± 4.3% 51% 34% — 15%Public Policy Polling October 27–29, 2013 895 ± 3.3% 48% 37% — 16% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkDayton (DFL) Dave A.Thompson (R) Other UndecidedSuffolk April 24–28, 2014 800 ± ? 43% 31% — 26%SurveyUSA February 25–27, 2014 545 RV Registered voters ± 4.3% 53% 32% — 15%Public Policy Polling October 27–29, 2013 895 ± 3.3% 48% 37% — 15%Public Policy Polling May 17–19, 2013 712 ± 3.7% 51% 35% — 13% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkDayton (DFL) KurtZellers (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling June 12–15, 2014 633 ± 3.9% 47% 37% — 16%SurveyUSA June 5–9, 2014 1,017 ± 3.1% 46% 39% 9%Hannah Nicollet (IP) 6%, Other 3%. 5%Suffolk April 24–28, 2014 800 ± ? 43% 31% — 26%SurveyUSA February 25–27, 2014 545 ± 4.3% 52% 31% — 16%Public Policy Polling October 27–29, 2013 895 ± 3.3% 48% 38% — 14%Public Policy Polling May 17–19, 2013 712 ± 3.7% 53% 35% — 13%Public Policy Polling January 18–20, 2013 1,065 ± 3% 52% 29% — 19% Results 2014 Minnesota gubernatorial election2014 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2014/2014-general-election-results/ Minnesota Secretary of State Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Mark Dayton (incumbent) Tina Smith 989,113 50.07% +6.44% Republican Party of Minnesota Jeff Johnson Bill Kuisle 879,257 44.51% +1.30% Independence Party of Minnesota Hannah Nicollet Tim Gieseke 56,900 2.88% −9.06% Grassroots–Legalize Cannabis Party Chris Wright David Daniels 31,259 1.58% +1.23% Libertarian Party (United States) Chris Holbrook Chris Dock 18,082 0.92% N/A 1,134 0.06% −0.05% 1,975,406 100.0%1,992,566 50.51% −5.32%3,945,136 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Grant (largest city: Elbow Lake) Houston (largest city: La Crescent) Pennington (largest city: Thief River Falls) Pine (largest city: Pine City) Pope (largest city: Glenwood) Stevens (largest city: Morris) Watonwan (largest city: St. James) Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Polk (largest city: East Grand Forks) right 280px Swing by county Legend #09ceff Democratic — +10–12.5% #4bdbff Democratic — +7.5–10% #77e3ff Democratic — +5–7.5% #AAEEFF Democratic — +2.5–5% #D5F6FF Democratic — +0–2.5% #FFD5D5 Republican — +0–2.5% #FFAAAA Republican — +2.5–5% #FF8080 Republican — +5–7.5% #FF5555 Republican — +7.5–10% #FF0000 Republican — +12.5–15% 280px Trend by county Legend #77e3ff Democratic — +5–7.5% #AAEEFF Democratic — +2.5–5% #D5F6FF Democratic — +0–2.5% #FFD5D5 Republican — +0–2.5% #FFAAAA Republican — +2.5–5% #FF8080 Republican — +5–7.5% #FF5555 Republican — +7.5–10% #FF2A2A Republican — +10–12.5% #FF0000 Republican — +12.5–15% #D40000 Republican — +>15% 280px County flips Legend Democratic #92c5de Hold #0671b0 Flip Republican #f48882 Hold #ca0120 Flip By congressional district Despite losing the state, Johnson won five of eight congressional districts, including two that elected Democrats.https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/20141104 Home - Election Results District Dayton Johnson RepresentativeMinnesota 1 1st 45% 48%Tim WalzMinnesota 2 2nd 46% 49%John KlineMinnesota 3 3rd 46%50%Erik PaulsenMinnesota 4 4th59% 36%Betty McCollumMinnesota 5 5th71% 23%Keith EllisonMinnesota 6 6th 39% 55%Tom EmmerMinnesota 7 7th 44% 50%Collin PetersonMinnesota 8 8th 51% 43%Rick Nolan See also 2014 Minnesota elections Notes 30em References External links Elections & Voting – Minnesota Secretary of State Minnesota gubernatorial election, 2014 at Ballotpedia Official campaign websites (archived) Leslie Davis Mark Dayton Rob Farnsworth Scott Honour Jeff Johnson Hannah Nicollet Marty Seifert Dave Thompson Kurt Zellers Chris Wright Gubernatorial 2014 Category:2014 United States gubernatorial elections