Chris Swedzinski
| Chris Swedzinski | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 16A | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $66/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Minnesota State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 10, 1978 | |
| Profession | Farmer/Welder | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Swedzinski is a farmer.
Swedzinski graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato, with a Bachelor of Science degree in History. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from MSU-Mankato.
Issues
Campaign themes
Swedzinski's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
- Excerpt:" Minnesota is currently ranked the 4th worst state in terms of taxation. Because of this, we are losing jobs. Businesses, farms and families cannot survive, let alone thrive."
- Excerpt:"Reducing the number of government jobs and government regulation will revive the private sector by creating job opportunities that do not depend on government funding. It is estimated that for every dollar taken for taxes, three dollars is lost in economic growth in the private sector. "
- Excerpt:"I believe that you know best how to spend your hard-earned dollars. Whether to save or spend should be your choice. You should have the opportunity to attend the school of your choice, select your own doctor, and run your farm or business without government interference."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Swedzinski served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Capital Investment | ||||
| • Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy | ||||
| • Higher Education Finance and Policy | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Swedzinski served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Rural Development | ||||
| • Capital Investment | ||||
| • Jobs and Economic Development Finance | ||||
Elections
2012
Swedzinski won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 15B. He was unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Al Kruse (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 16A, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Chris Swedinski Incumbent |
56.8% | 10,991 | |
| Democratic | Al Kruse | 43.2% | 8,363 | |
| Total Votes | 19,354 | |||
2010
Swedzinski won election to the District 21A Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Ramona Larson (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 21A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ramona Larson (DFL) | 4,721 | 36.39% | ||
| Chris Swedzinski (R)
|
8.245 | 63.55% | ||
| Write-In | 9 | 0.07% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Swedzinski raised $31,010 in contributions.[5]
His three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $3,661 |
| Redwood County RPM | $2,500 |
| Lyon County RPM | $1,406 |
Recent news
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Chris Swedzinski News Feed
- Capitol, flooding, veterans, disaster end Minnesota legislative session - Grand Forks Herald
- Bonding bill fails to get House approval - Twin Cities Daily Planet
- Minn. House defeats construction projects bill - Minnesota Public Radio
- Rep. says energy bill could hurt businesses, schools - Marshall Independent
- Senate passes day care unionization bill - Marshall Independent
- Rep: Same-sex marriage: part politics, part personal - Marshall Independent
- Sen.: Marijuana bill has 'long road' ahead - Marshall Independent
- Political speeches: Why all the lengthy rhetoric even when they know they'll lose? - MinnPost.com
- Soon crunch time at the Capitol - Marshall Independent
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Personal
Swedzinski and his wife Jessica have two children.
External links
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Facebook profile
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sondra Erickson (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 16A 2013-present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Marty Seifert (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 21A 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Tim Kelly (R) |
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