Connie Doepke
| Connie Doepke | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 33B | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Michigan State University | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Doepke earned her BA in Communication Arts from Michigan State University.
She has previously worked as Vice-President of Fashion Merchandising for Fingerhut Companies, Incorporated, as a consultant, and an executive in the direct marketing industry.
Doepke is Chair of the Citizens Financial Advisory Committee, a member of the Minneapolis Chapter of Fashion Group, International, TwinWest Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and Chair of the Wayzatas Legislative Action Committee. She is married and has 2 children.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Doepke served on these committees:
- Education Reform, Vice Chair
- Higher Education Policy and Finance
- Taxes
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Doepke served on these committees:
- K-12 Education Finance Division
- K-12 Education Policy and Oversight
- Telecommunications Regulation and Infrastructure Division
- Transportation Finance and Policy Division
Elections
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Doepke ran in the 2012 election for Minnesota State Senate District 33. She was defeated by David Osmek in the Republican primary on August 14.[2]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 33 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 David Osmek |
50.9% | 2,885 |
| Connie Doepke | 49.1% | 2,778 |
| Total Votes | 5,663 | |
2010
Doepke won re-election to the District 33B Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Kim Kang (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 33B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kim Kang (DFL) | 6,535 | 35.96% | ||
| Connie Doepke (R)
|
11,623 | 63.96% | ||
| Write-In | 14 | 0.08% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Connie Doepke won election to the District 33B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Kim Kang and John Hollander. [4]
Connie Doepke raised $33,985 for her campaign.[5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 33B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Connie Doepke (R)
|
13,097 | 59.14% | ||
| Kim Kang (DFL) | 9,019 | 40.72% | ||
| Write-In | 30 | 0.14% | ||
| John Hollander | 1 | 0.00% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Doepke received $35,575 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Connie Doepke's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $6,586 |
| 33rd Senate District Republican Party | $5,000 |
| 3rd Congressional District Republican Party | $750 |
| Kordonowy, Thomas | $500 |
| Erickson, Robert D | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $35,575 |
2008
Listed below are the four largest contributors to Connie Doepke's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $9,428 |
| 33rd State District Republican Party | $4,000 |
| Constance M. Doepke | $1,533 |
| 3rd Congressional District Republican Party | $1,000 |
External links
- Connie Doepke's personal website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Connie Doepke
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Connie Doepke on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Doepke
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, Official 2012 primary results, retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State – 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Doepke's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State House District 33B 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Cindy Pugh (R) |
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