Bud Nornes
| Bud Nornes | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 8A | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 16 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $66/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 5, 1996 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Other | Brown Institute of Broadcasting | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 21, 1943 | |
| Place of birth | Beltrami, MN | |
| Profession | Owner/Broadcaster, KJJK AM/FM Radio | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Nornes is Owner and Broadcaster of KJJK AM/FM Radio.
Prior to joining the House, he was a member of the Fergus Falls School Board from 1983-1996.
Nornes is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Ducks Unlimited, Elks, Kiwanis, Minnesota Broadcaster Association, National Association of Broadcasters, Pheasants Forever, and United Way.[1]
He is married and has 3 children.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nornes served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture Policy | ||||
| • Education Policy | ||||
| • Higher Education Finance and Policy | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nornes served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Capital Investment | ||||
| • Higher Education Policy and Finance, Chair | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Administration | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nornes served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • K-12 Education Policy and Oversight | ||||
Elections
2012
Nornes won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 8A. He was unopposed in the Republican primary on August 7 and defeated Chester Nettestad (D) in the general election on November 6.[2][3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 8A, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bud Nornes Incumbent |
62.8% | 13,190 | |
| Democratic | Chester Nettestad | 37.2% | 7,800 | |
| Total Votes | 20,990 | |||
2010
Nornes won re-election to the District 10A Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Richard Kagan (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 10A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Richard Kagan (DFL) | 5,449 | 35.65% | ||
| Bud Nornes (R)
|
9,816 | 64.23% | ||
| Write-In | 18 | 0.12% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bud Nornes won election to the District 10A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Greg Stumbo. [5]
Bud Nornes raised $28,685 for his campaign.[6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 10A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bud Nornes (R)
|
11,212 | 55.49% | ||
| Greg Stumbo (DFL) | 8,981 | 44.45% | ||
| Write-In | 12 | 0.06% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Nornes received $19,226 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[7]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bud Nornes's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $4,398 |
| Otter Tail County Republican Party | $1,000 |
| Otter Trail County Rpm | $500 |
| Afscme Minnesota Council 5 | $500 |
| Inter Faculty Organization | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $19,226 |
2008
Listed below are the two largest contributors to Bud Nornes' 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $5,463 |
| Otter Tail County Republican Party | $2,000 |
Recent news
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Bud Nornes News Feed
- House, Senate to iron out University funding differences - Minnesota Daily
- House votes to increase U funding - Minnesota Daily
- Long-term care cuts a concern - Fergus Falls Daily Journal
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External links
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Bud Nornes
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Nornes
- ↑ 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 Nornes' 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
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Succeeded by John Ward (DFL) |
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