Bev Scalze
| Bev Scalze | ||
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| Minnesota State Senate District 42 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 8, 2013 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $96/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Minnesota House of Representatives District 54B | ||
| 2005-2013 | ||
| Education | ||
| Associate's | Century College and College of Visual Arts | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 27, 1943 | |
| Place of birth | Baudette, MN | |
| Profession | Owner/Operator, Hoffman Corner Heating and Air Conditioning | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Scalze is Owner and Operator of Hoffman Corner Heating and Air Conditioning. From 1966 to 1996 she was Owner and Artist at Scalze's.
Scalze served on the City of Little Canada Council from 1979-2002. She is a member of the Friends of Roseville's Harriet Alexander Nature Center Board, Vadnais Heights Rotary Club, Historical Society of Little Canada, Sierra Club, Riverfront Facilities Ad Hoc Advisory Committee of Ramsey County, and the Attorney General's Task Force on Pharmaceuticals, Medicare and Family Health.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Scalze served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Capital Investment, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Environment and Energy | ||||
| • State and Local Government | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Scalze served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Capital Investment | ||||
| • Government Operations and Elections | ||||
| • Jobs and Economic Development | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Scalze served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
Scalze was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated April King (R) in the general election on November 6.[2]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 42, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Bev Scalze |
55.7% | 25,607 | |
| Republican | April King | 44.3% | 20,400 | |
| Total Votes | 46,007 | |||
2010
Scalze won re-election to the District 54B Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Ken Rubenzer (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 54B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bev Scalze (DFL)
|
9,022 | 56.8% | ||
| Ken Rubenzer (R) | 6,851 | 43.12% | ||
| Write-In | 17 | 0.11% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bev Scalze won election to the District 54B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Julie Johnson and Paul Gaston. [4]
Bev Scalze raised $28,288 for her campaign.[5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 54B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bev Scalze (DFL)
|
11,573 | 55.06% | ||
| Julie Johnson (R) | 6,852 | 32.60% | ||
| Paul Gaston (I) | 2,556 | 12.16% | ||
| Write-In | 36 | 0.17% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Scalze received $21,788 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bev Scalze's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $7,529 |
| 54th Senate District Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | $7,000 |
| Womenwinning | $500 |
| Minnesota Oncology Hematology | $500 |
| Minnesota Dental Association | $300 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $21,788 |
2008
Listed below are the two largest contributors to Bev Scalze's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $8,521 |
| 54th Senate District Democrat-Farmer-Labor | $6,000 |
External links
- Bev Scalze's personal website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Bev Scalze
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002
- Bev Scalze on Facebook
- Bev Scalze on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Scalze
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State – 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Scalze's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by David Hann (R) |
Minnesota State Senate District 42 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 54B 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Denny McNamara (R) |
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