Bob Gunther
| Bob Gunther | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 18 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $66/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1995 (special election) | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Saint Cloud State University | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Navy | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 12, 1943 | |
| Profession | Co-Owner, Gunther's Foods | |
| Religion | Evangelical Free | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Gunther is Co-Owner and grocer of Gunther's Foods. He served in the United States Navy.
Gunther is a member of the Bethel Evangelical Free Church and Fairmont Chamber of Commerce. He is married and has one child.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gunther served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Capital Investment | ||||
| • Jobs and Economic Development Finance and Policy | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gunther served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Jobs and Economic Development Finance, Chair | ||||
| • State Government Finance | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gunther served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules and Legislative Administration | ||||
Elections
2012
Gunther won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A. He was unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Kevin Labenz (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 23A, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bob Gunther Incumbent |
56.4% | 11,544 | |
| Democratic | Kevin Labenz | 43.6% | 8,908 | |
| Total Votes | 20,452 | |||
2010
Gunther won re-election to the District 24A Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Steven Fausch (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 24A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Steven Fausch (DFL) | 5,242 | 36.8% | ||
| Bob Gunther (R)
|
8.994 | 63.15% | ||
| Write-In | 7 | 0.05% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bob Gunther won election to the District 24A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Dale Hansen. [5]
Bob Gunther raised $30,437 for his campaign.[6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 24A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bob Gunther (R)
|
10,752 | 61.57% | ||
| Dale Hansen (DFL) | 6,697 | 38.35% | ||
| Write-In | 14 | 0.08% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Gunther received $29,357 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[7]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bob Gunther's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $4,101 |
| Minneapolis Muni Retirement Association | $500 |
| Minnesota Telecommunication Alliance | $500 |
| Minnesota Certified Public Asst PAC | $500 |
| Schmidt, Peggy | $400 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $29,357 |
2008
Listed below is the largest contributor to Bob Gunther's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $5,162 |
Recent news
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Bob Gunther News Feed
- Gunther helps craft jobs bill - Mankato Free Press
- House bonding bill falls 5 votes short of passage - Politics in Minnesota
- Courtland sidewalk work to begin - Mankato Free Press
- Crews to replace Highway 5 property markers - Mankato Free Press
- Gorilla Fun Run participants get bananas - Mankato Free Press
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External links
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Gunther
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Gunther
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," Accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ 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 Gunther's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Terry Morrow (DFL) |
Minnesota State House District 23A 2013-present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State House District 24A 1995–2013 |
Succeeded by John Petersburg (R) |
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