Dean Knudson

Dean Knudson
Wisconsin State Assembly District 30
Incumbent
In office
2011 - Present
Term ends
January 5, 2015
Years in position	2
Party	Republican
Compensation
Base salary	$49,943/year
Per diem	$88/day
Elections and appointments
Last election	November 6, 2012
First elected	2010
Next election	November 4, 2014
Term limits	N/A
Personal
Birthday	04/29/1961
Place of birth	Mayville, ND
Profession	Lutheran
Websites
Office website

Dean Knudson (b. April 29, 1961) is a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, District 30. He was first elected in 2010.

Knudson was mayor of Hudson, WI from 2008-2010, after serving on the Hudson City council from 1996 to 2002, and was previously Chairman of the Republican Party of St. Croix County Wisconsin.

Knudson earned his DVM in veterinary medicine from Iowa State University, is the founder and owner of Hillcrest Animal Hospital, and has owned Veterinary Service Corporation since 2003.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Knudson served on the following committees:

Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2013
• Colleges and Universities
• Finance

2011-2012

During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Knudson served on these committees:

Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2011
• Colleges and Universities, Vice Chair
• Education
• Urban and Local Affairs

Elections

2012

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012

Knudson won re-election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 30. Knudson ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Diane Odeen (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 30, General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Dean Knudson Incumbent	55.8%	17,261
	Democratic	Diane Odeen	44.1%	13,657
	-	Scattering	0.1%	20
Total Votes				30,938

2010

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010

Knudson defeated Democrat Matt Borup in the November 2 general election. He was unopposed in the primary election.

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 30 General Election (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Dean Knudson (R)		14,124
Matt Borup (D)		8,629

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 30 Republican Primary (2010)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Dean Knudson (R)		2,947	99.66%

Campaign themes

Knudson's website lists the following views of the issues:

• Jobs and the Economy - Spending needs to be under control, and policies need to be enacted that will "encourage job growth in the private sector."
• Tax Relief - Business taxes need to be cut, and reforms to "unleash the innovative, creative power of our free enterprise system."
• Improving Education - "Needs to couple student achievement to the evaluations and rewards given to teachers."

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Knudson is available dating back to 2010. Based on available campaign finance records, Knudson raised a total of $117,766 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 6, 2013.

Dean Knudson's Campaign Contribution History
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2012	Wisconsin State Assembly, District 30		$57,870
2010	Wisconsin State Assembly, District 30		$59,896
Grand Total Raised			$117,766

2012

Knudson won re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2012. During that election cycle, Knudson raised a total of $57,870.

Wisconsin State Assembly 2012 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Dean Knudson's campaign in 2012
Berg, Meredith A	$800
Hood, Tim	$500
Larson, Jeff	$500
Hanson, Christian	$500
Duerst, Dennis	$500
Total Raised in 2012	$57,870
Source:Follow the Money

2010

Knudson won election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2010. During that election cycle, Knudson raised a total of $59,896.

Wisconsin State Assembly 2010 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Dean Knudson's campaign in 2010
Bevers, Roger D	$1,000
Umbel, Susan T	$1,000
Hamill, Steven M	$1,000
Wisconsin Society of Anesthesiologists	$500
Wisconsin Republican Party	$500
Total Raised in 2010	$59,896
Source:Follow the Money

Personal

Knudson and his wife, Joy, have two children.

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• Taxpayers likely to help pay back big unemployment obligation; State ... - Hudson Star Observer

External links

Suggest a link

• Dean Knudson on the Wisconsin State Assembly website
• Biography on Project Vote Smart
• Campaign website
• Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
• Knudson on Facebook
• Knudson on Twitter

References

Political offices
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