Erik Paulsen

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Money race is close in 3rd District

Democratic congressional candidate Ashwin Madia says he raised more money than Republican Erik Paulsen in the latest fundraising period. (07/14/2008)

Paulsen House campaign boasts big donations

Republican 3rd District Congressional candidate Erik Paulsen says his fundraising has topped the $1 million mark. Paulsen is running for the seat held by retiring Republican Rep. Jim Ramstad. (07/09/2008)

Ramping up to the Republican convention

Former Republican Minnesota Gov. and Congressman Al Quie and former Republican U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger join Midday to preview the Republican State Convention and discuss what it takes to be elected and serve in public office. (05/29/2008)

Paulsen gets GOP endorsement for 3rd Dist.

Erik Paulsen has won the GOP endorsement in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District. (04/19/2008)

Democrats endorse Madia in 3rd Congressional Dist.

It took eight ballots and nearly seven hours, but DFLers in Minnesota's third district have endorsed Ashwin Madia for Congress. (04/12/2008)

Third district DFL candidates debate the issues

Third district DFL congressional candidates are in a tight race. Looking to fill the seat left by Republican Jim Ramstad, Ashwin Madia and Terri Bonoff will discuss key issues facing Congress. (Midday, 04/11/2008)

DFLers square off in the 3rd District

DFL delegates in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District will try to choose a candidate Saturday to run for the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Jim Ramstad. (04/11/2008)

DFLers dial for delegates in race to replace Ramstad

The DFL is hoping to win the seat that currently belongs to U.S. Rep. Jim Ramstad, R-Minn., who is retiring after this year. But first they have to settle on a candidate. (03/14/2008)

Paulsen announces his bid for Ramstad's seat

Republican State Rep. Erik Paulsen is pledging to reform education and bring down the cost of healthcare if he is elected to Congress. Paulsen officially announced his candidacy for Minnesota's third district in Minnetonka, Minn., on Sunday. (01/27/2008)

Democrat Bonoff to run for Congress in 3rd District

The state senator becomes the second Democrat to announce a campaign for the seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Jim Ramstad, a moderate Republican. Iraq war veteran Ashwin Madia is also in the race. (11/05/2007)

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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