Benjamin Kruse
| Benjamin Kruse | ||
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| Minnesota State Senate District 47 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Minnesota | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 18, 1978 | |
| Profession | Real Estate | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Kruse is a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker. Kruse received his education at the University of Minnesota.
Issues
Campaign themes
Kruse's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Jobs and the Economy
- Excerpt:"Benjamin believes the first priority of Minnesota state government in this challenging economic climate needs to be the retention and creation of jobs."
Public Safety
- Excerpt:"Though not a high priority state wide; Benjamin believes that public safety is a vital issue for those who live in Brooklyn Park, Champlin, and Coon Rapids"
Education
- Excerpt:"After Minnesota families are able to put food on the table and our communities are safe Benjamin believes that education must be our priority. He understands that education is not only fundamental for children to be successful in society, but is also essential in the fight against crime and growth of social welfare programs."
Taxation and Spending
- Excerpt:"Benjamin believes in keeping money in the hands of those who have work hard to earn it."
Size and Scope of Government
- Excerpt:"Benjamin believes that government is best kept small and local. He understands that when government is kept small and local there is a higher level of accountability and less opportunity for waste."
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kruse served on these committees:
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Benjamin Kruse endorsed Rick Santorum in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Elections
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Kruse won election in District 36 in 2012 due to redistricting. He was unopposed in the August 14 Republican primary and was defeated by John Hoffman (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 36, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  John Hoffman |
53.2% | 22,194 | |
| Republican | Benjamin Kruse Incumbent | 46.8% | 19,522 | |
| Total Votes | 41,716 | |||
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Kruse had no opponent in the primary. He defeated incumbent Leo Foley (DFL) and Andrew Kratoska (Independence) in the general election.[5]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 47 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Benjamin Kruse (R)
|
14990 | 49.83% | ||
| Leo Foley (DFL) | 13466 | 44.77% | ||
| Andrew Kratoska (I) | 1606 | 5.34% | ||
| Write-In | 19 | 0.06% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Kruse received $22,593 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Minnesota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Benjamin Kruse's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $12,823 |
| Buchholz Volunteer Cmte | $2,800 |
| Harold E Hamilton & Wife | $500 |
| Minnesota Association Of Realtors | $500 |
| MCCL State PAC | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $22,593 |
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Personal
Kruse has a wife, Anita.
External links
- Campaign site
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Facebook profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
References
- ↑ "votebenjaminkruse," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Rick Santorum for President, "SANTORUM ANNOUNCES MINNESOTA LEADERSHIP ENDORSEMENTS," February 6, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," retrieved June 12, 2012.
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Secretary of State Official general election results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Leo Foley (DFL) |
Minnesota State Senate District 47 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Julianne Ortman (R) |
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