He sought the DFL nomination for Minnesota Secretary of State in 2006. The Minnesota Campaign Finance & Public Disclosure Board oversees Minnesota’s campaign finance and public subsidy laws, including lobbyist disclosures, campaign contributions and public official’s economic interest disclosure statements. In the Board’s regulatory and compliance role, it may investigate campaign expenditures and fundraising by candidates and political groups for state elections. Investigations conducted by the Board are confidential until it issues a final decision.