2014 Minnesota Attorney General election

The 2014 Minnesota Attorney General election was held on November 4, 2014, to elect the Minnesota Attorney General.

Incumbent Democratic–Farmer–Labor Attorney General Lori Swanson ran for re-election to a third term in office. Primary elections were held on August 12, 2014. The Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) renominated Swanson, the Republican Party nominated State Senator Scott Newman and the Independence Party nominated attorney Brandan Borgos.

Swanson defeated Newman in the general election by a significant margin.

Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary The Democratic–Farmer–Labor endorsement was made on May 31, 2014. Incumbent Lori Swanson won the endorsement unopposed.

Candidates

Nominee Lori Swanson, incumbent attorney general (party endorsed)

Results

Republican primary The Republican endorsement was made on May 30, 2014. State Senator Scott Newman won the endorsement unopposed.

Candidates

Sharon Anderson, perennial candidate Scott Newman (party endorsed), state senator

Results

Independence nomination The Independence Party endorsement was made on May 17, 2014. Brandan Borgos won the endorsement unopposed.

Candidates

Nominee Brandan Borgos, attorney (party endorsed)

Results

General election

Candidates Lori Swanson (DFL), incumbent attorney general Scott Newman (Republican), state senator Brandan Borgos (Independence), state senator Mary O'Connor (Libertarian) Andy Dawkins (Green), former DFL state representative Dan Vacek (Independent, political principle: Legal Marijuana Now)

Polling

Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror LoriSwanson (DFL) SharonAnderson (R) BrandanBorgos (IP) AndyDawkins (G)Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing July 2–3, 2014 879 ± 3% 49% 36% 8% 7%

Results

Results by congressional district Swanson won seven of eight congressional districts, including two that elected Republicans.

District Swanson Newman Representative 48% 43%Tim Walz 50% 42%John Kline50% 44%Erik Paulsen60% 31%Betty McCollum69% 20%Keith Ellison 44% 48%Tom Emmer 46.0% 45.9%Collin Peterson 54% 38%Rick Nolan

See also Minnesota elections, 2014

References

External links Elections & Voting - Minnesota Secretary of State