Pawlenty Tim

Tim Pawlenty (Timothy James Pawlenty)

Born November 27, 1960, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States.

Public career

• 39th Governor of Minnesota (January 7, 2003 – January 3, 2011). Republican.
• Candidate for the Republican nomination for President of the United States in 2012; campaign ended in August 2011.
• After public office, has been active in public policy, public speaking, and serving on boards and advisory roles; has appeared as a political commentator on major news outlets.

News

Tim Pawlenty remains a figure in U.S. political and policy discussions. For up-to-date coverage, consult reputable sources such as major national newspapers, wire services, and Minnesota-based outlets.

Recent projects and focus areas

Public policy work and civic engagement with an emphasis on economic policy, energy policy, and workforce development; participation in policy forums and think-tank discussions; involvement with non-profit and corporate governance activities as a board member or advisor.

Social media and online presence

Tim Pawlenty has public-facing profiles on major platforms (for current handles and pages, search for "Tim Pawlenty" on each platform: X/Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.). Use platform search or official bios on his primary pages to confirm URLs and verification status.