Yvonne Prettner Solon

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On May 24, 2010, gubernatorial candidate and former U.S. Senator Mark Dayton announced that Prettner Solon would be his lieutenant governor running mate in the 2010 election. [7] In choosing her, Dayton said that "her thoughtful, sensitive and visionary leadership and public service are further informed by her life experiences, which have forged a woman I deeply respect and admire." Her selection was seen as bringing balance to the Dayton campaign. [8]

On August 10, 2010, the Dayton-Prettner Solon ticket narrowly defeated Margaret Anderson Kelliher to earn the DFL nomination and a spot in the November general election. After a close election that included a recount, Dayton and Prettner Solon defeated Republican nominees Tom Emmer and Annette Meeks in the November general election. [9]

Electoral history

Yvonne Prettner Solon
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Prettner Solon in 2012
47th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota
In office
January 3, 2011 January 5, 2015
Minnesota Senate Election District 7, 2002 [10]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic (DFL) Yvonne Prettner Solon (incumbent) 19,314 73%
Republican Justin Krych7,12827%
Minnesota Senate Election District 7, 2006 [11]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic (DFL) Yvonne Prettner Solon (incumbent) 21,861 74.9%
Republican Steve Khalar7,24324.8%

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References

  1. "Democrat Dayton wins Minnesota Gov. recount". CNN. 2010-12-04. Archived from the original on December 5, 2010. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
  2. Brian Bakst (January 14, 2014). "Minn. Lt. Gov. Prettner Solon says no to 2nd term". San Francisco Chronicle . Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  3. Briana Bierschbach (January 14, 2014). "Lt. Gov. Prettner Solon, announcing she won't run again, reflects on highlights, limited role". MinnPost . Retrieved January 15, 2014.
  4. Tim Pugmire (January 14, 2014). "Lt. Gov. Prettner Solon not running for re-election". Minnesota Public Radio . Retrieved January 14, 2014.
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