Dick Cohen
| Dick Cohen | ||
 | ||
| Minnesota State Senate District 64 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1987 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 26 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $96/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 1986 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Minnesota House of Representatives | ||
| 1983 to 1987 | ||
| Minnesota House of Representatives | ||
| 1977 to 1979 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Northwestern University | |
| J.D. | William Mitchell College of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 10, 1949 | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Jewish | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Cohen graduated from Northwestern with his Bachelor's degree and later graduated with his Juris Doctor degree from William Mitchell Law. Cohen is a former Public Defender for Hennipen County.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Cohen served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Capital Investment | ||||
| • Finance, Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules and Administration | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cohen served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance | ||||
| • Jobs and Economic Growth | ||||
| • Rules and Administration | ||||
| • State Government Innovation and Veterans | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cohen served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Capital Investment | ||||
| • Finance, Chair | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
| • Rules and Administration | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Cohen won re-election in District 64 for State Senate. He defeated Alexander H. Jeffries in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated Sharon Anderson (R) and Scott Larson (I) in the general election on November 6.[1][2]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 64, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Dick Cohen Incumbent |
69.8% | 33,008 | |
| Republican | Sharon Anderson | 19.2% | 9,068 | |
| Independent | Scott Larson | 11% | 5,196 | |
| Total Votes | 47,272 | |||
| Minnesota State Senate, District 64 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Dick Cohen Incumbent |
89.4% | 5,797 |
| Alexander H. Jeffries | 10.6% | 685 |
| Total Votes | 6,482 | |
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Cohen won re-election to the 64th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Tony Hernandez ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Minnesota State Senate, District 64 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dick Cohen (DFL)
|
23854 | 70.74% | ||
| Tony Hernandez (R) | 9817 | 29.11% | ||
| Write-In | 51 | 0.15% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Cohen won re-election to the 64th District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating Christine Van Tassel (R).[3]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 64 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dick Cohen (DFL)
|
27,427 | 76.48% | ||
| Christine Van Tassel (R) | 8,369 | 23.34% | ||
| Write-In | 66 | 0.18% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Cohen received $78,775 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Minnesota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dick Cohen's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $20,265 |
| Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi | $500 |
| Minneapolis Municipal Retirement Association | $500 |
| Faegre & Benson | $500 |
| Hale, Roger L | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $78,775 |
2006
In 2006, Cohen collected $69,730 in donations.[5]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $22,345 |
| Minnesota Medical Association | $500 |
| St. Paul Pipefitters Local 455 | $500 |
| Faegre & Benson | $500 |
| Prairie Island Indian Community | $500 |
Recent news
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Dick Cohen News Feed
- Senate legacy funds debate turns rural-urban - Republican Eagle
- Anderson: Senate, Dayton on same side of Legacy bill - Minneapolis Star Tribune
- Legacy deal hinges on rural vs. urban fight over parks money - Minnesota Public Radio
- State Senate panel hands union bill an unexpected defeat - Minnesota Public Radio
- Local library could see fewer programs under Senate proposal - Bemidji Pioneer
- Free speech, terrorism debated in Senate higher education debate - Mille Lacs County Times (blog)
- Plethora of bills passed during week - Hibbing Daily Tribune
- Dave Orrick: Dayton, Cohen oppose tinkering with outdoors Legacy money - Pioneer Press
- Conference committees on key finance bills take shape - Politics in Minnesota
- Stanley Cup runneth over with political cash: NHL owners scored big for GOP - Sunlight Foundation Reporting Group
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District 64
Cohen represents Minnesota Senate District 64. District 64 includes the South Side of St. Paul[6].
Personal
Dick is single and resides in St. Paul, Minnesota.
External links
- Dick Cohen'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, 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 Dick Cohen
- ↑ "Minnesota Secretary of State" Map of Senate District 64
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