Bill Ingebrigtsen
| Bill Ingebrigtsen | ||
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| Minnesota State Senate District 8 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $96/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 7, 2006 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Associate's | Alexandria Technical College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 26, 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Karlstad, MN | |
| Profession | Sheriff (retired) | |
| Religion | United Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Ingebrigtsen graduated from Alexandria Technical College with his Associate's degree and attended the National Sheriffs Institute of Business Management. Ingebrigtsen is a former Sheriff and Emergency Management Director.
Issues
Campaign themes
Ingebrigtsen's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Budget
- Excerpt:"The 2012–13 budget was a balance of spending restraint and structural government reform, rejecting a 27% autopilot spending increase, and without raising taxes — principles that Senator Ingebrigtsen holds closely."
Education
- Excerpt:"Senator Ingebrigtsen has worked to make sure West-Central Minnesota students get their share of education dollars, and has passed legislation that helps parents and other taxpayers browse reviews of teachers and principals that are based on how well students are learning."
Jobs and Economy
- Excerpt:"In order to return Minnesota’s economy to the right track, we need to make Minnesota a more attractive state to start and grow a business."
Second Amendment
- Excerpt:"As a former sheriff, Senator Ingebrigtsen agrees that law abiding people should be able to protect themselves. In his role as a sheriff, Senator Ingebrigtsen issued permits to carry handguns to law abiding citizens."
Pro-Life
- Excerpt:"Bill is a pro-life candidate who believes life is defined as conception to natural death."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ingebrigtsen served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Capital Investment | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ingebrigtsen served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environment and Natural Resources, Chair | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Judiciary and Public Safety | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ingebrigtsen served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Veterans | ||||
| • Environment and Natural Resources | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Bill Ingebrigtsen endorsed Rick Santorum in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Elections
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Ingebrigtsen won election for the 8th District Senate seat in 2012 after redistricting. He was unopposed in the August 14 primary, and defeated former 10th District Senator Dan Skogen (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 8, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bill Ingebrigtsen Incumbent |
52.9% | 22,693 | |
| Democratic | Dan Skogen | 47.1% | 20,197 | |
| Total Votes | 42,890 | |||
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Ingebrigtsen won re-election to the 11th District Seat in 2010. He faced Jim Thoreen (DFL) in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Minnesota State Senate, District 11 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bill Ingebrigtsen (R)
|
20798 | 64.98% | ||
| Jim Thoreen (DFL) | 11171 | 34.90% | ||
| Write-In | 37 | 0.12% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Ingebrigtsen won election to the 11th District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating Dallas Sams (DFL).[4]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 11 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bill Ingebrigtsen (R)
|
17,699 | 51.30% | ||
| Dallas Sams (DFL) | 16,765 | 48.59% | ||
| Write-In | 38 | 0.11% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Ingebrigtsen received $57,244 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Minnesota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bill Ingebrigtsen's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $9,580 |
| Grant County Republican Party | $4,000 |
| Minnesota Police & Peace Officers Assoc Leg Fund | $500 |
| Wogan, Vinton J | $500 |
| Schmidgall, Linda | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $57,244 |
2006
In 2006, Ingebrigtsen collected $67,935 in donations.[6]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $10,695 |
| William Ingebrigtsen | $5,000 |
| Douglas County Republican Party of Minnesota | $1,500 |
| Marlene Clark House District 11B Committee | $1,000 |
| Todd County Republican Party of Minnesota | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Bill Ingebrigtsen News Feed
- Bill mandating solar energy from utility companies passes Senate - Minnesota Public Radio
- Ingebrigtsen: Many things left to do this session - Alexandria Echo Press
- Minnesota Senate passes bill requiring public report on nurse staffing levels - Pioneer Press
- Legislative notebook: Minnesota Senate debates personal care attendant, child ... - Budgeteer
- Senator Ingebrigtsen hears concerns - Alexandria Echo Press
- Ingebrigtsen: Senate tax plan unveiled - Alexandria Echo Press
- Legacy deal hinges on rural vs. urban fight over parks money - Minnesota Public Radio
- Ingebrigtsen: Childcare unionization gets re-vote - Alexandria Echo Press
- Minnesota Senate passes 1 percent solar mandate - Minneapolis Star Tribune
- Minnesota Senate stresses job creation with bill - Worthington Daily Globe
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District 11
Ingebrigtsen represents Minnesota Senate District 11. District 11 includes the Alexandria Region [7].
Personal
Bill is married to Marilyn Ingebrigtsen. The have two children and reside in Alexandria, Minnesota.
External links
- Bill Ingebrigtsen's official campaign website
- Bill Ingebrigtsen's official Minnesota State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smartgraphical profile
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- Minnesota Public Radio votetracker profile
References
- ↑ "billforsenate," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Rick Santorum for President, "SANTORUM ANNOUNCES MINNESOTA LEADERSHIP ENDORSEMENTS," February 6, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2006 contributions to Bill Ingebrigtsen
- ↑ "Minnesota Secretary of State" Map of Senate District 11
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Tony Lourey (DFL) |
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Succeeded by Tony Lourey (DFL) |
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