The 1994 United States Senate election in Minnesota was held November 8, 1994. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator David Durenberger decided to retire instead of seeking a fourth term. Republican Rod Grams won the open seat. , this was the last time the Republicans won the Class 1 Senate seat from Minnesota.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 13, 1994.
Democratic primary Candidates Ann Wynia, former Minnesota House Majority Leader (1987-1989) Tom Foley, Ramsey County Attorney and president of the Foley Law Group Buford Johnson, candidate for Minnesota's 6th congressional district in 1968 Dick Franson, former Minneapolis City Council member (1963-1965) and perennial candidate Leonard J. Richards, perennial candidate Gary L. LeGare
Results
Republican primary Candidates Rod Grams, U.S. representative from Minnesota's 6th congressional district (1993-1995) Joanell M. Dyrstad, Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota (1991-1995) Harold Stassen, former Governor of Minnesota (1939-1943) and perennial candidate John J. Zeleniak
Results
General election Candidates Dean Barkley, attorney (Independence) Rod Grams, U.S. Representative from Anoka (Republican) Ann Wynia, former State Representative from St. Paul (Democratic-Farmer-Labor)
Results
See also 1994 United States Senate elections
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