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Jim Abeler
| Jim Abeler | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 35A | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 14 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $66/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 3, 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| M.D. | Northwestern College of Chiropractic | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 18, 1954 | |
| Place of birth | Minneapolis, MN | |
| Profession | Chiropractor | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Abeler received his Doctor of Chiropractic from the Northwestern College of Chiropractic, and attended Hamline University and the University of Minnesota.
He is married and has 6 children.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Abeler served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health and Human Services Finance | ||||
| • Health and Human Services Policy | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Abeler served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health and Human Services Finance, Chair | ||||
| • Health and Human Services Reform | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Abeler served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight | ||||
| • K-12 Education Policy and Oversight | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
Abeler won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 35A. He was unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Andy Hillebregt (D) and Justin Boals (Independence) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 35A, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jim Abeler Incumbent |
58.8% | 11,906 | |
| Democratic | Andy Hillebreg | 33.4% | 6,755 | |
| Independence | Justin Boals | 7.8% | 1,587 | |
| Total Votes | 20,248 | |||
2010
Abeler won re-election to the District 48B Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Daniel Kane (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 48B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Daniel Kane (DFL) | 4,766 | 31.75% | ||
| Jim Abeler (R)
|
10,203 | 67.98% | ||
| Write-In | 40 | 0.27% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jim Abeler won election to the District 48B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Andrew Boho. [5]
Jim Abeler raised $58,403 for his campaign.[6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 48B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jim Abeler (R)
|
13,057 | 64.82% | ||
| Andrew Boho (DFL) | 6,946 | 34.53% | ||
| Write-In | 110 | 0.55% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Abeler received $51,027 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[7]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jim Abeler's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $5,377 |
| Minnesota Medical Association | $500 |
| Prairie Island Indian Community | $500 |
| 48th Senate District Republican Party | $500 |
| Police Officers Federation Of Minneapolis | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $51,027 |
2008
Listed below is the largest contributor to Jim Abeler's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $6,884 |
External links
- Jim Abeler's personal website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Jim Abeler
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Jim Abeler on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Abeler
- ↑ 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 Abeler's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Michael Beard (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 35A 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 48B 1999–2013 |
Succeeded by Jenifer Loon (R) |
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