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David Tomassoni
| David Tomassoni | ||
 | ||
| Minnesota State Senate District 6 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $96/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 7, 2000 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Minnesota House of Representatives | ||
| 1991 - 2001 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Denver | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 5, 1952 | |
| Profession | Insurance Agent | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Tomassoni graduated from Denver with a Bachelor's in Business Administration. Before becoming an elected official, Tomassoni played college and professional hockey and is an insurance agent when the legislature is not in session.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Tomassoni served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Capital Investment | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Transportation and Public Safety | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Tomassoni served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Capital Investment | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
| • Jobs and Economic Growth | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Tomassoni served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business, Industry and Jobs | ||||
| • Capital Investment | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Tomassoni ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and was defeated by Brandon D. Anderson (R) in the general election on November 6.[1][2]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 6, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  David Tomassoni Incumbent |
71.6% | 30,882 | |
| Republican | Brandon Anderson | 28.4% | 12,220 | |
| Total Votes | 43,102 | |||
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Tomassoni won re-election to the 5th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Matt Matasich ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Minnesota State Senate, District 5 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Tomassoni (DFL)
|
22322 | 69.71% | ||
| Matt Matasich (R) | 9666 | 30.19% | ||
| Write-In | 31 | 0.10% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Tomassoni won re-election to the 5th District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating Matt Matasich (R).[3]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 5 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Tomassoni (DFL)
|
26,143 | 77.83% | ||
| Matt Matasich (R) | 7,422 | 22.10% | ||
| Write-In | 24 | 0.07% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Tomassoni received $60,150 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Minnesota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Tomassoni's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $14,315 |
| 5th Senate District Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | $1,500 |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 589 | $500 |
| Cerkvenik, Gary E | $500 |
| Leipold, Craig | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $60,150 |
2006
In 2006, Tomassoni collected $66,752 in donations.[5]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $16,178 |
| 5th Senate District DFL | $750 |
| Lakes and Plains Regional Council of Carpenters and Joiners | $500 |
| Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa | $500 |
| Committee of Automobile Retailers | $500 |
Recent news
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David Tomassoni News Feed
- Miniature memorial dedicated at State Capitol - Hometown Focus
- Minnesota Senate sends jobs bill to Gov. Dayton - Pioneer Press
- MN Lawmakers Tackle Legislation, Clock in Final Hours - Northland's NewsCenter
- Minnesota Legislative Roundup: Final day of 2013 session today - Pierce County Herald
- Senate approves funding for environment, agriculture projects - Coon Rapids ECM Publishers
- Senate legacy funds debate turns rural-urban - Worthington Daily Globe
- Enviro budget bill requires DNR approval for frac sand mining - Minnesota Public Radio
- Minnesota Legislative Notebook: Higher education bill freezes tuition at state ... - In-Forum
- Senate emphasizes job creation - Alexandria Echo Press
- Water fees dropped from environment budget bill - Minnesota Public Radio
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District 5
Tomassoni represents Minnesota Senate District 5. District 5 includes the outlying Duluth Region[6].
Personal
David is married to Charolette Tomassoni. They have three children and reside in Chisholm, Minnesota.
External links
- David Tomassoni's official Minnesota State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smartgraphical profile
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Minnesota Public Radio votetracker profile
References
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," Accessed June 25, 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 David Tomassoni
- ↑ "Minnesota Secretary of State" Map of Senate District 5
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| Preceded by Thomas Bakk (DFL) |
Minnesota State Senate District 6 2013-present |
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| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State Senate District 5 2001–2013 |
Succeeded by Tom Saxhaug (DFL) |
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