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Andrea Kieffer
| Andrea Kieffer | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $66/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Minnesota | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Volunteer/Substitute teacher | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Kieffer is a non-profit volunteer.
Kieffer graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Business in Management.
Issues
Campaign themes
Kieffer's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
The Budget and Taxes
- Excerpt:"Our economy will not improve until we balance the budget and change our state spending habits."
Jobs and the Economy
- Excerpt:"The growth of small, mid-sized and large private-sector Minnesota businesses is crucial to the success and stability of our state economy."
Education
- Excerpt:"Well-educated citizens in Minnesota pave the way to financial security and stability for our state."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kieffer served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Jobs and Economic Development Finance and Policy | ||||
| • Labor, Workplace and Regulated Industries | ||||
| • Public Safety Finance and Policy | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kieffer served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Regulatory Reform | ||||
| • Education Reform | ||||
| • Jobs and Economic Development Finance | ||||
Elections
2012
Kieffer won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B. She was unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Ann Marie Metzger (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 53B, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Andrea Kieffer Incumbent |
54.9% | 12,060 | |
| Democratic | Ann Marie Metzger | 45.1% | 9,909 | |
| Total Votes | 21,969 | |||
2010
Kieffer won election to the District 56B Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Marsha Swails (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 56B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Marsha Swails (DFL) | 9,494 | 46.79% | ||
| Andrea Kieffer (R)
|
10,778 | 53.12% | ||
| Write-In | 19 | 0.09% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Kieffer raised $43,775 in contributions.[4]
Her three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $5,793 |
| 56Th Senate District RPM | $4,825 |
| Kieffer, Andrea L | $1,531 |
Personal
Kieffer and her husband John have two children.
External links
- House website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Carol McFarlane (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Marsha Swails (DFL) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 56B 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Will Morgan (DFL) |
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