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Amy Koch
| Amy Koch | ||
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| Minnesota State Senate District 19 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Saint Cloud University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 8, 1971 | |
| Place of birth | Chatham Township, MN | |
| Profession | Employee, National Security Agency | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Senate Office website | ||
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Koch graduated from St. Cloud State with her Bachelor's Degree in 1999 and also served in the US Air Force on active duty from 1992 to 1996. Koch is also a business owner when the legislature is not in session.
In May 2011, Governing Magazine named Koch one of 17 "GOP Legislators to Watch." Each of the legislators was selected on the basis of qualities like leadership, ambition, and political potential.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Koch served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Koch served on these committees:
- Business, Industry and Jobs
- E-12 Education Budget and Policy Division
- Economic Development and Housing Budget Division (Ranking Minority Member)
- Education
- Energy, Utilities, Technology and Communications
- Transportation
- Transportation Budget and Policy Division[3].
Elections
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Koch won re-election to the 19th District Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. Jim Bischoff ran for the seat on the DFL ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Minnesota State Senate, District 19 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Amy Koch (R)
|
27184 | 68.50% | ||
| Jim Bischoff (DFL) | 12466 | 31.41% | ||
| Write-In | 37 | 0.09% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Koch won re-election to the 19th District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating Todd Edward Ketchel (DFL).[4]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 19 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Amy Koch (R)
|
23,524 | 61.35% | ||
| Todd Edward Ketchel (DFL) | 14,780 | 38.55% | ||
| Write-In | 39 | 0.10% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Koch received $37,542 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Minnesota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Amy Koch's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $12,727 |
| Wright County Rpm | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Oncology Hematology | $500 |
| Minnesota Telecommunication Alliance | $500 |
| Minnesota Corn State PAC (FKA Minnesota Corp) | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $37,542 |
2006
In 2006, Koch collected $23,821 in donations.[6]
Her five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $14,171 |
| Wright County Republican Party of Minnesota | $1,200 |
| Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association | $500 |
| Small Independent Telephone Companies/SITCO | $500 |
| Natasha Bjorback | $300 |
Recent news
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Amy Koch News Feed
- Brodkorb seeks $600K in discrimination lawsuit after firing from Minnesota Senate - Pioneer Press
- New pre-trial date set for parties in Brodkorb case against Minnesota Senate - MinnPost.com
- Top of the class for May 19 - Rapid City Journal
- As others see it: The clock is ticking - Worthington Daily Globe
- Indiana Woman Pleads For Community Aid In Finding Missionary Father Missing ... - Indiana's NewsCenter
- Mass. GOP candidate Gomez on his own for now - WMBF
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District 19
Koch represents Minnesota Senate District 19. District 19 includes Wright County[7].
Personal
Amy is married to Christopher Koch. The have one child and reside in Buffalo, Minnesota.
External links
- Amy Koch's official campaign website
- Amy Koch's official Minnesota State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- Minnesota Public Radio votetracker profile
References
- ↑ "Gay community apologizes to Amy Koch for ruining her marriage", citypages.com blogs, December 22, 2011
- ↑ Governing, "GOP Legislators to Watch," May 24, 2011
- ↑ "Minnesota Senate" List of Standing Committees
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2006 contributions to Amy Koch
- ↑ "Minnesota Secretary of State" Map of Senate District 19
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Minnesota State Senate District 19 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Kathy Sheran (DFL) |
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