Erik Paulsen

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Election Coverage from MPR

Minn. 3rd District candidates spar on taxes, foreign policy

The candidates running for Congress in Minnesota's 3rd District clashed over taxes, foreign policy and the Wall Street bailout in a debate last night. (09/23/2008)

Minn. 3rd District candidates debate

Candidates in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District reached for the senior vote Tuesday in a televised debate focused on Social Security and other issues that matter to older voters. (09/17/2008)

Erik Paulsen addresses the Republican National Convention

Erik Paulsen, a candidate for Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District, addressed the Republican National Convention on its fourth night. (09/04/2008)

Madia takes a gamble and heads to Denver

In addition to the parties and pageantry, there are also opportunities for candidates to raise money at the Democratic National Convention. But leaving the district 10 weeks before election day can be a gamble, a gamble Ashwin Madia decided to take. (08/26/2008)

First debate for the 3rd Congressional District candidates

The 3rd Congressional District is one of the most closely watched races in the country. The three candidates in the race held their first debate Thursday. (Midday, 08/22/2008)

Candidates for Minnesota's 3rd district hold first debate

The three major party candidates hoping to succeed retiring Republican Rep. Jim Ramstad appeared on stage together for the first time Thursday. (08/21/2008)

DFL candidate Ashwin Madia outlines plan to wean U.S. off foreign oil

Madia wants to eliminate $14 billion in tax breaks for oil companies and spend the money to research and encourage the use of alternative energy. (08/12/2008)

Paulsen offers views on energy issues

The Republican running to replace retiring 3rd District U.S. Rep. Jim Ramstad is calling for off-shore drilling and more alternative energy. (08/08/2008)

3rd District candidate Aswhin Madia had lapsed law license

Democratic congressional candidate Ashwin Madia paid $304 including late fees to reinstate a suspended state law license on Wednesday, a lapse his campaign staff described as an oversight. (08/06/2008)

Indian Americans fuel Madia's fundraising success

Minnesota DFL congressional candidate Ashwin Madia, whose parents immigrated to the U.S. from India, has received an outpouring of financial support from Indian Americans around the country. (07/25/2008)

Candidate snapshot

Party: Republican

Biography

Date of Birth: 05/14/1965

Place of Birth: Bakersfield, California

Education: BA, Mathematics, Saint Olaf College

Positions Held: Representative, Minnesota State House of Representatives, 1994-present; Majority Leader, Minnesota State House of Representatives, 2003-2006

Business/Professional Experience: Business Analyst, Target Corporation; Former Investment Analyst; Former Marketing Employee, Cable Value Network

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