WASHINGTON – Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (R), who is widely seen as among those making the most aggressive preparations for a 2012 presidential run, will soon make his third visit to New Hampshire since he announced he would not be running for re-election last summer.

“New Hampshire conservatives value low taxes and financial responsibility – the same values that Tim Pawlenty displayed as governor of Minnesota,” said Pawlenty Spokesman Alex Conant.

The potential 2012 GOP presidential candidate will headline the Strafford County Republican Committee summer picnic on July 10.

Pawlenty visited the all important “first in the nation” presidential primary state in December and March as well.