Debra Hilstrom
| Debra Hilstrom | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 40B | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $66/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 7, 2000 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Member, Brooklyn Center City Council | ||
| 1995 – 2000 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Minnesota | |
| J.D. | William Mitchell College of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 21, 1968 | |
| Place of birth | Brooklyn Center, Minnesota | |
| Profession | Small Business Owner | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Hilstrom is owner and operator of a small business. Prior to joining the House, she served on the Brooklyn Center City Council from 1995-2000.
Hilstrom is President of the Brooklyn Center Swim Club, and a member of the Brooklyn Center Domestic Abuse Intervention Program and Brooklyn Center City Planning Commission. She is married and has 2 children.[1]
Issues
Campaign themes
Hilstrom's website highlights the following campaign themes:[2]
Jobs - Jobs - Jobs
- Excerpt:"Hard-working Minnesotans deserve good-paying jobs."
Quality Schools
- Excerpt:"Every Minnesota student deserves equal access to quality educational opportunities."
Safe Neighborhoods
- Excerpt:"We must ensure that local governments are given the tools to ensure that enough cops and firefighters are on the streets to keep us safe."
Roads and Transit
- Excerpt:"Development of the Bottineau Light Rail Line running along Highway 81 from Minneapolis through Brooklyn Park to Rogers will spur job growth and alleviate road congestion in our community."
Clean Air and Water
- Excerpt:"We can ensure clean air and water for future generations by holding polluters accountable."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hilstrom served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Civil Law | ||||
| • Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy | ||||
| • Judiciary Finance and Policy, Chair | ||||
| • Public Safety Finance and Policy | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Administration | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hilstrom served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Civil Law | ||||
| • Judiciary Policy and Finance | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Administration | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hilstrom served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Safety Policy and Oversight, Chair | ||||
| • Civil Justice | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Administration | ||||
| • Taxes | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
Hilstrom won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 40B. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated Richard Cushing (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 40B, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Debra Hilstrom Incumbent |
71.4% | 12,024 | |
| Republican | Richard Cushing | 28.6% | 4,810 | |
| Total Votes | 16,834 | |||
2010
Hilstrom won re-election to the District 46B Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Tim Olson (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 46B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Debra Hilstrom (DFL)
|
6,289 | 60.27% | ||
| Tim Olson (R) | 4,130 | 39.58% | ||
| Write-In | 15 | 0.14% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Debra Hilstrom won election to the District 46B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Tim Olson and Allan Hancock. [6]
Debra Hilstrom raised $30,482 for her campaign.[7]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 46B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Debra Hilstrom (DFL)
|
10,189 | 63.99% | ||
| Tim Olson (R) | 4,726 | 29.68% | ||
| Allan Hancock (G) | 975 | 6.12% | ||
| Write-In | 34 | 0.21% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Hilstrom received $28,048 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[8]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Debra Hilstrom's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $6,794 |
| 46th Senate District Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | $4,200 |
| Minneapolis Municipal Retirement Association | $500 |
| Local 851 PAC | $500 |
| Police Officers Federation Of Minneapolis | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $28,048 |
2008
Listed below are the two largest contributors to Debra Hilstrom's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $7,107 |
| 46th Senate District Democrat-Farmer-Labor | $4,150 |
External links
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Debra Hilstrom
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hilstrom
- ↑ "debrahilstrom," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," Accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State – 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Hilstrom's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ann Lenczewski (DFL) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40B 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 46B 2001–2013 |
Succeeded by Steve Simon (DFL) |
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