EXECUTIVE · MN · 1999-2003
Jesse Ventura
Governor · Independent · Minnesota
NOTABLE
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Pro wrestler turned governor
Background
Jesse Ventura occupied the Governor office in Minnesota for 4 years (1999–2003). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Arne Carlson; succeeded by Tim Pawlenty. Note: Pro wrestler turned governor. Same-year political environment (1999): Attorney General Mike Hatch; Secretary of State Mary Kiffmeyer; Treasurer Carol Johnson.
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Others who held this office in Minnesota
- Tim Walz (2019-present)
- Mark Dayton (2011-2019)
- Tim Pawlenty (2003-2011)
- Arne Carlson (1991-1999)
- Arne Carlson (1991-1999)
- Rudy Perpich (1983-1991)
- Albert Quie (1979-1983)
- Rudy Perpich (1976-1979)
- Wendell Anderson (1971-1976)
- Harold LeVander (1967-1971)
- Karl Rolvaag (1963-1967)
- Elmer L. Andersen (1961-1963)
- Orville Freeman (1955-1961)
- C. Elmer Anderson (1951-1955)
- Luther Youngdahl (1947-1951)
- Edward J. Thye (1943-1947)