Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
Capitol View®
MPRNews Staff

Hann announces he won’t run for Minnesota governor

(MPR Photo/Jennifer Simonson) David Hann Long Description Senate Minority Leader David Hann, R-Eden Prairie, approaches the front of the Senate chamber as his name is called to represent his district on the first day of the legislative session Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 at the State Capitol in St. Paul.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Legislature opens
(MPR Photo/Jennifer Simonson) David Hann Long Description Senate Minority Leader David Hann, R-Eden Prairie, approaches the front of the Senate chamber as his name is called to represent his district on the first day of the legislative session Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 at the State Capitol in St. Paul.

Sen. David Hann of Eden Prairie announced today that  he will not run for governor in the 2014 race.  In a statement, Hann said he will instead  continue to devote his attention to his role as Minnesota Senate minority leader.

Several Republicans have already announced they'll run including Scott Honour, Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson, former House Speaker Kurt Zellers and  Sen. Dave Thompson.

In the statement, Hann said he'd work to support the other candidates to help the Republicans win a majority in the House and win constitutional offices.

Hann sought the GOP nomination for governor in 2010 but dropped out after a disappointing showing in party caucuses.