Doug Magnus
| Doug Magnus | ||
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| Minnesota State Senate District 22 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Minnesota House of Representatives | ||
| 2003 - 2011 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | South Dakota State University | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Years of service | 1970-1972 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Magnus is a farmer. He served in the United States Army from 1970-1972.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Magnus served on these committees:
- Agriculture and Rural Economies, Chair
- Capital Investment
- Energy, Utilities, Technology, and Communications
- Finance
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Magnus served on these committees: Prior to leaving the house, he served on the following committees:
- Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Finance Division (Lead GOP)
- Energy Finance and Policy Division
- Rules and Legislative Administration
- Transportation Finance and Policy Division
- Veterans Affairs Division
Elections
2012
Magnus is not running for re-election to the Minnesota State Senate.
2010
In 2010, Magnus ran for the Minnesota State Senate, defeating Kevin Vickerman (DFL) in the general election.[1]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 22 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Doug Magnus (R)
|
15310 | 59.36% | ||
| Kevin Vickerman (DFL) | 10444 | 40.49% | ||
| Write-In | 39 | 0.15% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Doug Magnus won election to the District 22A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Mike McCarvel. [2]
Doug Magnus raised $27,217 for his campaign.[3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 22A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Doug Magnus (R)
|
9,831 | 55.44% | ||
| Mike McCarvel (DFL) | 7,887 | 44.48% | ||
| Write-In | 14 | 0.08% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Magnus raised $42,637 in contributions. [4]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $7,988 |
| Doug Magnus Campaign Fund | $6,579 |
| Hamilton, Harrold E & Eleanor E | $1,000 |
2008
Listed below are the four largest contributors to Doug Magnus' 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $4,185 |
| Murray County Republican Party | $2,300 |
| Rock County Republican Party | $1,900 |
| Independent Republican Finance Comm | $1,500 |
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Personal
Magnus and his wife Brenda have two children.
External links
- Doug Magnus' personal website
- House website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jim Vickerman (DFL) |
Minnesota State Senate District 22 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Bill Weber (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State House District 22A 2002–2011 |
Succeeded by Joe Schomacker (R) |
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