Elwyn Tinklenberg (D), who lost his bid (by 3 points) to unseat Rep. Michele Bachmann last year, has decided against another run for the seat. Tinklenberg faced a tough primary race. The nomination will now likely go to state Sen. Tarryl Clark, who Democrats believe has a strong chance of winning the race.
“In a difficult district during tough financial times we will be spending large amounts of time and money trying to defeat each other rather than defeating Michele Bachmann,” Tinklenberg said in his statement. “That is not a campaign I want to wage nor is it the kind of campaign that strengthens our chances of electing a Democrat next fall.”