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Dan Sparks
| Dan Sparks | ||
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| Minnesota State Senate District 27 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $96/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 5, 2002 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 5, 1968 | |
| Profession | Banker | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Sparks attended Minnesota and St. Cloud State and is a former Loan Officer.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sparks served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Capital Investment | ||||
| • Higher Education and Workforce Development | ||||
| • Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sparks served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Rural Economies | ||||
| • Commerce and Consumer Protection | ||||
| • Energy, Utilities, Technology and Communications | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sparks served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business, Industry and Jobs | ||||
| • Capital Investment | ||||
| • Commerce and Consumer Protection, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Energy, Utilities, Technology and Communications | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Sparks won re-election in 2012. He was unopposed in the August 14 Democratic primary and defeated Linden Anderson (R) in the general election on November 6.[1][2]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 27, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Dan Sparks Incumbent |
68.3% | 26,552 | |
| Republican | Linden Anderson | 31.7% | 12,334 | |
| Total Votes | 38,886 | |||
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Sparks won re-election to the 27th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Kathy Green ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Minnesota State Senate, District 27 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dan Sparks (DFL)
|
17574 | 61.44% | ||
| Kathy Green (R) | 11005 | 38.48% | ||
| Write-In | 23 | 0.08% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Sparks won re-election to the 27th District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating George Marin (R).[3]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 27 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dan Sparks (DFL)
|
21,739 | 67.72% | ||
| George Marin (R) | 10,329 | 32.18% | ||
| Write-In | 32 | 0.10% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Sparks received $45,235 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Minnesota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dan Sparks's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $9,353 |
| 6th Senate District Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | $2,000 |
| Senate District 27 | $1,000 |
| 27th Senate District Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | $1,000 |
| Pine Bend | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $45,235 |
2006
In 2006, Sparks collected $59,840 in donations.[5]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $11,184 |
| freeborn County DFL | $750 |
| Minnesota Chiropractic Association | $500 |
| Minnesota State Council Service Employees | $500 |
| Minnesota Bank State PAC | $500 |
Recent news
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Dan Sparks News Feed
- Minn. Senate approves same-sex marriage; sends to Dayton - Minnesota Public Radio
- Senate legalizes gay marriage, Sparks votes against bill - Austin Herald
- Minnesota legalizes same-sex marriage - KIMT
- Locals react with joy, disappointment as Dayton signs gay marriage bill - Austin Herald
- Poppe, Sparks support new ag, environmental omnibus bill - Austin Herald
- IRS Scandal Sparks Fundraising Blitz - Huffington Post
- Minn. House passes steep bump to minimum wage - Austin Herald
- Dayton signs bill legalizing same-sex marriage - Post-Bulletin
- 3 Dem senators, 1 GOP cross on Minn. gay marriage - Winona Daily News
- Franken: 'We have a broken immigration system' - Austin Herald
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District 27
Sparks represents Minnesota Senate District 27. District 27 includes the outlying Rochester Region[6].
Personal
Dan is married to Andrea Sparks. They have three children and reside in Austin, Minnesota.
External links
- Dan Sparks' official Minnesota State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smartgraphical profile
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," retrieved June 12, 2012.
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2006 contributions to Dan Sparks
- ↑ "Minnesota Secretary of State" Map of Senate District 27
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