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Carolyn Laine
| Carolyn Laine | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 41B | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $66/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 7, 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Minnesota | |
| Master's | Saint Mary's University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Educator | |
| Religion | Episcopalian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Laine earned her MA in Psychology from Saint Mary's University and BS in Education from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
She has worked as a teacher in Minneapolis Public Schools and as Financial Director of the Novalis Institute.
Laine is a member of the Interfaith Alliance, Saint Marks Episcopal Church, and the City of Columbia Heights City Charter Commission. She is married and has 5 children.[1]
Issues
Campaign themes
Laine's website highlights the following campaign themes:[2]
Jobs
- Excerpt:"Jobs were priority #1 this session. I supported a jobs-focused capital investment bill to create over 10,000 jobs throughout the state. In addition, I supported common sense tax reforms designed to support small businesses and spark investment in high-tech start-ups."
Budget
- Excerpt:"I will continue to work for a balanced approach to our budget shortfall. We need to make cuts, raise revenue, and stimulate jobs."
Education
- Excerpt:"I am a strong advocate for improving Minnesota’s schools. I have worked hard to improve early childhood programs and increase accountability."
Health Care
- Excerpt:"I continue to fight for affordable, universal and quality health care for all Minnesotans."
Families
- Excerpt:"I have authored and supported legislation that helps Minnesota families. I helped expand childbirth options with the licensing of birth centers and by providing women the choice of having the support of a certified doula."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Laine served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Early Childhood and Youth Development Policy, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Elections | ||||
| • Health and Human Services Finance | ||||
| • Labor, Workplace and Regulated Industries | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Laine served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health and Human Services Finance | ||||
| • Judiciary Policy and Finance | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Administration | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Laine served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight | ||||
Elections
2012
Laine won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 41B. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated Laura Palmer (R) and Timothy Utz (Constitution) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 41B, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Carolyn Laine Incumbent |
58.6% | 11,943 | |
| Republican | Laura Palmer | 27.8% | 5,669 | |
| Constitution | Timothy Utz | 13.6% | 2,775 | |
| Total Votes | 20,387 | |||
2010
Laine won re-election to the District 50A Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Timothy Utz (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 50A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Carolyn Laine (DFL)
|
7,674 | 59.68% | ||
| Timothy Utz (R) | 5,164 | 40.16% | ||
| Write-In | 20 | 0.16% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Carolyn Laine won election to the District 50A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Timothy Utz. [6]
Carolyn Laine raised $28,635 for her campaign.[7]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 50A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Carolyn Laine (DFL)
|
11,318 | 62.78% | ||
| Timothy Utz (R) | 6,652 | 36.90% | ||
| Write-In | 57 | 0.32% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Laine received $23,819 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[8]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Carolyn Laine's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $5,886 |
| 50th Senate District Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | $2,192 |
| Friends Of Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Women | $500 |
| Womenwinning | $500 |
| Minnesota Dental Association | $300 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $23,819 |
2008
Listed below are the two largest contributors to Carolyn Laine's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $6,530 |
| 50th Senate District Democrat-Farmer-Labor | $5,000 |
External links
- Carolyn Laine's personal website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Carolyn Laine
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Laine
- ↑ "carolynlaine," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ 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 Laine's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Pat Mazorol (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 41B 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Linda Slocum (DFL) |
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