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Prior Lake Moderate Voters Guide

Prior Lake, MN

November 2, 2010

A perspective voter guide on the candidates for the 2010 Minnesota General Election and Scott County Races.

Governor

"The Governor serves as the state executive office".

Mark Dayton

Endorsed Vote: No

Democratic Farmer Labor (DFL) nominee. He is a Former US Senator, 1998 Gubernatorial Candidate and Former State Auditor. LT. Governor Runningmate Yvonne Prettner Solon, A State Senator From Duluth. http://www.markdayton.org/

Tom Emmer

Endorsed Vote: No

The Republican Nominee (MNGOP) He is a State Representative and business owner from Delano. His running mate is Annette Meeks, a public policy advocacy group chairwomen. http://www.emmerforgovernor.com/

Tom Horner

Endorsed Vote: Yes

Independence Party Nominee (IP). He is a owner of a public affairs firm and former aid to US Senator Dave Durenberger. His running mate is Jim Mulder, a county community group chairperson. http://www.horner2010.com/

Secretary of State

The Secretary of State serves as the state's elections chief and record keeper and business regulations

Mark Ritchie

Endorsed Vote: No

Incumbent, Democratic Farmer Labor Nominee (DFL). Current Secretary of State, He oversaw the infamous 2008 US Senate Recount during his first term. http://www.markritchie2010.net/

Dan Severson

Endorsed Vote: Yes

Republican Nominee (MNGOP) State Representative and retired veteran of the US Navy http://www.danseverson.com/

Jual Carlson

Endorsed Vote: No

Independence Party Nominee (IP) Frequent Ex Reform Party and Independence Party Candidate. No site listed

Attorney General

State's Lead Attorney

Lori Swanson

Endorsed Vote: No

Incumbent (DFL) Nominee. Oversaw Various Class-Action Lawsuits in her first term. http://loriswanson.com/

Chris Barden

Endorsed Vote: No

(MNGOP) Nominee, Lawyer and Constitutionalist http://www.barden4ag.com/

Bill Dahn

Endorsed Vote: No

IP Nominee, Volunteer, Frequent Ex. Reform and IP candidate http://www.billdahn.com/

State Auditor

The State's Lead Accountant

Rebecca Otto

Endorsed Vote: Yes

Incumbent (DFL) Nominee, Oversaw the state's internal financial management during her first term http://www.rebeccaotto.com/

Pat Anderson

Endorsed Vote: No

MNGOP nominee, Former Secretary of State (2003-2007) lost to Otto during her second term bid in 2006. This is her bid for a Second non-consecutive term. http://www.andersonforauditor.com/

Josh D. Ondich

Endorsed Vote: Yes

(Write-in) He was a State Representative Candidate in DFL Primary 35A. Website N/A

US Congress District 2

US House of Representative

John Kline

Endorsed Vote: No

Incumbent GOP Nominee, Former Marine and 4 term congressmen. http://www.klineforcongress.org/

Shelley Madore

Endorsed Vote: Yes

DFL Nominee, Former State Senator and Business Administrator. http://madoreforcongress.com/

Senate District 35

MN State Senate

Claire Robling

Endorsed Vote: No

Incumbent MNGOP nominee, served in the state senate since 1996. Running for a fifth term. no site listed

Travis Burton

Endorsed Vote: Yes

DFL Nominee, Contractor, 2008 DNC Convention Delegate http://www.burtonforsenate.com/

House District 35A

MN House of Representatives

Mike Beard

Endorsed Vote: No

MNGOP Nominee, Incumbent. Running for a fifth term, Small Aircraft Operator. http://mikebeard.org/

Matt Christensen

Endorsed Vote: Yes

DFL Nominee, Mortgage Broker Business Owner. http://www.winchristensen.com/index.html

Scott County Soil and Water Supervisor District 4

Regulates water and local environment

Ryan Love

Endorsed Vote: Yes

Former Boy Scout Master and Avid Outdoors men. http://www.electryanlove.com/

James Fitzsimmons

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

(Incumbent) Scott County Soil and Water Supervisor. Website N/A

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