Campaign 2006

Poll gives Hatch an edge in governor's race

by Perry Finelli, Minnesota Public Radio

A Star Tribune poll shows DFL challenger Mike Hatch pulling ahead of incumbent Republican Tim Pawlenty in the Minnesota governor's race. The poll gives Hatch a 9-point lead, after previous polls showed the contest in a dead heat.

MPR's Capitol bureau chief Laura McCallum talked with MPR's Perry Finelli about the poll and other developments in Minnesota's political landscape.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, 10/16/2006, 7:25 a.m.