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Jesse Ventura (born James George Janos; July 15, 1951) is an American politician, actor, and retired professional wrestler. After achieving fame in the World Wrestling Federation, he served as the 38th governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003.
Dec 17, 2002 · As Gov. Jesse Ventura prepares to leave office, he ends a term that saw one of the most dramatic four-year shifts in Minnesota's financial picture. Ventura inherited a $4 billion surplus, and leaves office with the state facing a $4.5 billion deficit.
Apr 5, 2024 · MINNEAPOLIS — Former pro wrestler Jesse Ventura shocked the world when he won the 1998 Minnesota governor race. Ventura defeated GOP candidate Norm Coleman and DFL candidate Hubert...
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Aug 11, 2024 · Jesse Ventura (born July 15, 1951, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.) is a professional wrestler known as Jesse “the Body” Ventura and later entered politics, serving as governor of Minnesota (1999–2003).
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Nov 3, 2023 · We shocked the world!” As a Reform Party candidate, Ventura won a three-way race for governor against formidable foes Republican St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman and former Minnesota Attorney...
Nov 16, 2009 · On November 3, 1998, former professional wrestler Jesse “The Body” Ventura is elected governor of Minnesota with 37 percent of the vote. His opponents, seasoned politicians Hubert Humphrey III...
Jan 16, 2024 · SAINT PAUL, Minn. — It's been 25 years now since Jesse "the Body" Ventura took office as Minnesota's governor. His election shocked the political world, and now a new documentary sheds new light...