Pawlenty won't run for US Senate

Tim Pawlenty

Tim Pawlenty

Tim Pawlenty said Tuesday he will not run for the U.S. Senate this year, dashing Republican hopes that he would mount a strong bid for Al Franken's old seat.

In an interview Tuesday with FOX Business, the Republican shut the door on the possibility that he'd lend his considerable name recognition to the race against Democratic Sen.

"If anybody is going to run for the United States Senate this November, that's now only 10 or 11 months away and it's going to be a very competitive race in a tough state for a Republican", Pawlenty said. "So you have to start very soon". She's also running for the seat in the November election.

Pawlenty's fundraising prowess and deep connections made him a prized recruit for Republicans who saw a surprise chance to flip the seat.

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After Franken resigned amid allegations from multiple women of inappropriate sexual conduct, Gov. Mark Dayton appointed his lieutenant governor, Tina Smith to fill the vacancy. Karin Housley of St. Mary's Point has announced she'll run in November.

Already, the special election is attracting national attention. He told FOX that he's still interested in serving.

Pawlenty says he's still weighing options for public service. "Running for the U.S. Senate won't be one of them".

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