Tim Penny
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Timothy James Penny (born November 19 1951), is an American politician. Penny was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1983-1995, representing the 1st District of Minnesota. He was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, and was educated at Winona State University. He was a member of the Minnesota State Senate from 1976-1982.
In 2002, Penny unsuccessfully ran for governor of Minnesota as the Independence Party candidate, receiving 16% of the vote. His running mate for that election was state senator Martha Robertson of Minnetonka, a moderate Republican.
Penny is currently living in Waseca, Minnesota.
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Electoral history
- 2002 Race for Governor
- Tim Pawlenty (R), 44%
- Roger Moe (DFL), 36%
- Tim Penny (IPM.), 16%
- Ken Pentel (Grn), 2%
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