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Bruce Anderson
| Bruce Anderson | ||
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| Maine State Senate District 29 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 8, 2013 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| 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 19A | ||
| 1995-2013 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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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.
Issues
Campaign themes
Anderson's website highlights the following campaign themes:[2]
- Excerpt:"Protecting Private Property"
- Excerpt:"Veteran’s rights and benefits"
- Excerpt:"Limiting government spending (state and local government reform)"
- Excerpt:"Increasing government responsibility and accountability to constituents"
- Excerpt:"Creating a strong private sector economy"
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Anderson served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance | ||||
| • State and Local Government | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Anderson served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Rural Development | ||||
| • State Government Finance | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Anderson served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Safety Policy and Oversight | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Administration | ||||
Elections
2012
Anderson was unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Brian Doran (D) in the general election on November 6.[3]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 29, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bruce Anderson |
60.7% | 24,486 | |
| Democratic | Brian Doran | 39.3% | 15,867 | |
| Total Votes | 40,353 | |||
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.[4]
| 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. [5]
Bruce Anderson raised $20,868 for his campaign.[6]
| 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
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Anderson received $21,499 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[7]
| 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 |
Recent news
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Bruce Anderson News Feed
- Rep. O'Neill making her voice heard in St. Paul - Monticello Times
- Dems and Republicans differ on whether the session was a success - Star News
- Faithful celebrate same-sex marriage in service at Duluth church - Duluth News Tribune
- Coalition presses for highway improvements - Star News
- Looking Back: 1963 - Ground broken for Edgerton school - Worthington Daily Globe
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External links
- Bruce Anderson's personal website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Anderson
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002, 1998, 1996
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Anderson
- ↑ "bruceandersonforsenate," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ 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 Anderson's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
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| Preceded by David Senjem (R) |
Minnesota State Senate District 29 2013-present |
Succeeded by NA |
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Minnesota State House District 19A 1995–2013 |
Succeeded by Clark Johnson (D) |
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