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Frank Hornstein
| Frank Hornstein | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $66/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 5, 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Macalester College | |
| Master's | Tufts University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 27, 1959 | |
| Place of birth | Cincinnati, OH | |
| Profession | Community organizer | |
| Religion | Jewish | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Hornstein is a community organizer. He earned his MA in Urban and Environmental Policy from Tufts University and BA in Environmental Studies from Macalester College.
Hornstein is Chair of the Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Governance and a member of the Legislative Electric Energy Task Force. He is married and has 3 children.[1]
Issues
Campaign themes
Hornstein's website highlights the following campaign themes:[2]
Budget
- Excerpt:"Voted against 2011 final budget deal that included education cuts and borrowing from state tobacco endowment"
Education
- Excerpt:"Fully fund early childhood and K-12 education."
Transportation
- Excerpt:"Promoting flex-fuel plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. "
Human & Civil Rights
- Excerpt:"Oppose constitutional amendment banning gay marriage."
Environment
- Excerpt:"Support renewables and oppose expansion of coal and nuclear power."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hornstein served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy Policy | ||||
| • Transportation Finance, Chair | ||||
| • Transportation Policy | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hornstein served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government Operations and Elections | ||||
| • Transportation Policy and Finance | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hornstein served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections | ||||
Elections
2012
Hornstein won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated Devin Gawnemark (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 61A, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Frank Hornstein Incumbent |
80.4% | 19,663 | |
| Republican | Devin Gawnemark | 19.6% | 4,787 | |
| Total Votes | 24,450 | |||
2010
Hornstein won re-election to the District 60B Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Scott Brooks (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 60B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Frank Hornstein (DFL)
|
14,707 | 80.41% | ||
| Scott Brooks (R) | 3,557 | 19.45% | ||
| Write-In | 27 | 0.15% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Frank Hornstein won election to the District 60B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Adam Martin. [6]
Frank Hornstein raised $28,602 for his campaign.[7]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 60B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Frank Hornstein (DFL)
|
18,868 | 80.80% | ||
| Adam Martin (R) | 4,418 | 18.92% | ||
| Write-In | 66 | 0.28% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Hornstein received $22,028 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[8]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Frank Hornstein's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $10,546 |
| Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association | $500 |
| Minneapolis Federation Of Teachers Local 59 | $500 |
| Minnesota Dental Association | $300 |
| Minnesota Medical Association | $250 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $22,028 |
2008
Listed below is the largest contributor to Frank Hornstein's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $11,789 |
External links
- Frank Hornstein's personal website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Frank Hornstein
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hornstein
- ↑ "frankhornstein," 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 Hornstein's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Karen Clark (DFL) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 60B 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Phyllis Kahn (DFL) |
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