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Carly Melin
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Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A
Incumbent
In office
2011 - present
Term ends
January 6, 2015
Years in position 2
PartyDemocratic
Compensation
Base salary$31,140.90/year
Per diem$66/day
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 6, 2012
First electedFebruary 15, 2011
Next electionNovember 4, 2014
Term limitsN/A
Education
Bachelor'sBemidji State University
J.D.Hamline University
Personal
BirthdayAugust 13, 1985
ProfessionAttorney
Websites
Office website
Campaign website
www.CandidateVerification.org

Contents

Carly Melin is a Democratic-Farmer-Labor member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 6A since 2013. She previously represented District 5B from 2011 to 2013. She was elected in the February 15, 2011 special election to fill the seat vacated by Anthony Sertich (D) who resigned to serve as head of the Iron Range Resource Board.[1]

A Hibbing native, Melin studied political science at Bemidji State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. While at BSU, she served as president of the College Democrats. She went on to graduate from Hamline University School of Law and is now licensed to practice in the state of Minnesota. She currently works with the Minnesota State Judiciary on the Iron Range.

Issues

Campaign themes

Melin's website highlights the following campaign themes:[2]

Jobs and the Economy

  • Excerpt:"Investing in our infrastructure keeps us competitive nationally and globally, while putting Minnesotans in the construction trades back to work."

Senior Citizens

  • Excerpt:"Our leading generation deserves the best in health care, good housing options, and access to services. It is their time to enjoy retirement, not to endure painful budget cuts to services they deserve."

Education

  • Excerpt:"I will continue my advocacy for fair funding for our schools and targeted aid for new technology. Minnesotans deserve a world-class education no matter what corner of the state their school is located."

Mining and Natural Resources

  • Excerpt:"I support mining in Northeastern Minnesota. Our taconite mines are essential to our local and state economy, and are currently employing thousands of workers across the Iron Range."

Budget and Taxes

  • Excerpt:"Property taxes are one of the most regressive forms of taxation, and I will continue to fight to keep them low.

Minnesotans deserve taxation that is fair and balanced."

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Melin served on the following committees:

Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013
• Capital Investment
• Early Childhood and Youth Development Policy
• Judiciary Finance and Policy, Vice-chair
• Rules and Legislative Administration
• Taxes

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Melin served on these committees:

Elections

2012

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2012

Melin won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 7 and defeated Roger Weber (R) in the general election on November 6.[3][4]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 6A, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark.jpgCarly Melin Incumbent 70.9% 14,589
     Republican Roger Weber 29.1% 5,989
Total Votes 20,578

2011

Melin defeated Paul Jacobson (R) in the February 15 special election.[5]

Campaign donors

2012

Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.

Residency Controversy

The Minnesota GOP has since challenged Melin's residency, claiming she is ineligible to run.[6]

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References

  1. ↑ Northlands News Center, "Sertich New IRRRB Commissioner," January 11, 2011
  2. ↑ "carlymelin," Official Campaign Website
  3. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," Accessed June 18, 2012
  4. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
  5. ↑ Minneapolis Star Tribune, "Range DFLer wins special election to fill state House seat," February 15, 2011
  6. ↑ Duluth News Tribune, "Republicans question Melin’s residency in District 5B," February 3, 2011
Political offices
Preceded by
David Dill (DFL) 		Minnesota State House District 6A
2013-present 		Succeeded by
NA
Preceded by
Anthony Sertich (DFL) 		Minnesota State House District 5B
2011-2013 		Succeeded by
Tom Anzelc (DFL)
v • d • e
Democratic majority Current members of the Minnesota House of Representatives
House Majority Leader: Matt Dean (R) • House Minority Leader: Paul Thissen (DFL)
   
  1. Dan Fabian (R)
  2. Debra Kiel (R)
  3. Roger A. Erickson (DFL)
  4. Steve Green (R)
  5. David Dill (DFL)
  6. Mary Murphy (DFL)
  7. Ben Lien (DFL)
  8. Paul Marquart (DFL)
  9. John Persell (DFL)
  10. Tom Anzelc (DFL)
  11. Carly Melin (DFL)
  12. Jason Metsa (DFL)
  13. Thomas Huntley (DFL)
  14. Erik Simonson (DFL)
  15. Bud Nornes (R)
  16. Mary Franson (R)
  17. Mark Anderson (R)
  18. Ron Kresha (R)
  19. John Ward (DFL)
  20. Joe Radinovich (DFL)
  21. Mike Sundin (DFL)
  22. Tim Faust (DFL)
  23. Jay McNamar (DFL)
  24. Paul Anderson (R)
  25. Jeff Howe (R)
  26. Tim O'Driscoll (R)
Democratic (73) • Republican (61) • Minnesota House of Representatives • Minnesota State Senate
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