Bruce Anderson
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| Bruce Anderson | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 19A | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 17 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $86/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 8, 1994 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Northwestern College | |
| Associate's | Willmar Technical College | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Navy | |
| Years of service | 1970-1973 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 12, 1950 | |
| Place of birth | Saint Paul, MN | |
| Profession | Minnesota Air National Guard (retired) | |
| Religion | Evangelical Free Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Anderson serves in the Minnesota Air National Guard. He has previously worked as a Sales Manager for Centra Sota Cooperative, and served in the United States Navy.
Anderson is a member of the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, Buffalo Community Outreach School, Celebration Community Church, Elk River Community Task Force, and the Governors Council for People with Disabilities.[1]
He is widowed and has 5 children.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Anderson has been appointed to these committees:
- Agriculture and Rural Development
- Division on Veterans Services, Chair
- State Government Finance
- Ways and Means
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Anderson served on these committees:
- Public Safety Policy and Oversight (Lead GOP)
- Bioscience and Workforce Development Policy and Oversight Division
- Capital Investment Finance Division
- Energy Finance and Policy Division
- Rules and Legislative Administration
Elections
2010
Anderson won re-election to the District 19A Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Barrett Chrissis (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 19A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Barrett Chrissis (DFL) | 6,436 | 37.12% | ||
 Bruce Anderson (R)
| 10,886 | 62.78% | ||
| Write-In | 18 | 0.10% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bruce Anderson won election to the District 19A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Jim Bakula. [3]
Bruce Anderson raised $20,868 for his campaign.[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 19A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bruce Anderson (R)
| 12,443 | 52.52% | ||
| Jim Bakula (DFL) | 11,219 | 47.35% | ||
| Write-In | 32 | 0.14% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Anderson received $21,499 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bruce Anderson's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $4,984 |
| House Republican Campaign Cmte Of Minnesota | $3,000 |
| Anderson, Bruce D | $3,000 |
| Campaign Fund Of Wright County Rep | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Oncology Hematology | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $21,499 |
2008
Listed below are the three largest contributors to Bruce Anderson's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $5,774 |
| Wright County Republican Party | $2,000 |
| 6th Congressional District Republican Party | $1,000 |
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External links
- Bruce Anderson's personal website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Anderson
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002, 1998, 1996
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| Preceded by ' | Minnesota State House District 19A 1995–present | Succeeded by NA |
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