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Julie Bunn
| Julie Bunn | ||
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| Candidate for | ||
| Minnesota State Senate District 39 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Minnesota House of Representatives District 56A | ||
| 2007-11 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Economist | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Julie Bunn was a Democratic-Farmer Labor member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. She represented District 56A from 2007 to 2011. She was defeated in the 2010 general election.
Bunn is a self-employed economist. She earned her PhD and MA in Economics from Stanford University, and AB from Occidental College.
Bunn previously was a Professor at Macalester College from 1992-2000, research and teaching assistant at Stanford University from 1984-1989, and an Economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics - United States Department of Labor from 1979-1983. She is married and has one child.[1]
Issues
Campaign themes
Bunn's website highlights the following campaign themes:[2]
We need to expect better from our leaders and our government
- Excerpt:"I am running for election to the state senate to deliver honest, effective leadership that works hard to deliver results for our families, communities and state."
Expect fiscal responsibility
- Excerpt:"I oppose using the state credit card or borrowing from schools to balance the budget. To lower costs, I would support realistic government redesign. I would also promote stabilizing tax and budget policy reforms to reduce the crises caused by revenue swings."
Expect bipartisanship and balance
- Excerpt:"As a former member of the Minnesota House (2007-2010), I chief authored major initiatives to reform health care, protect our drinking water, and improve the business climate. These initiatives received broad bi-partisan support, were passed by the legislature, and were signed into law by Governor Pawlenty."
Expect effective leadership that moves us forward
- Excerpt:"Due to my effectiveness and balanced approach as a legislator, I was endorsed in 2008 and 2010 by the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Fund and by many labor organizations, including AFSCME, MAPE, SEIU, the St Paul Building and Construction Trades, and the Minnesota Police and Police Officers Association."
Expect hard work on behalf of our families and communities
- Excerpt:"I know that strong families and strong communities make for a strong state. Both as a community volunteer and legislator I work to deliver those supports that insure every family can succeed."
Committee assignments
Prior to leaving the house, she served on the following committees:
- Licensing Division (Vice Chair)
- Health Care and Human Services Finance Division
- Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight
- Ways and Means
Elections
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Bunn ran for Minnesota State Senate in District 39. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and was defeated by Karin Housley (R) in the general election on November 6.[3]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 39, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Karin Housley |
50.7% | 23,385 | |
| Democratic | Julie Bunn | 49.3% | 22,754 | |
| Total Votes | 46,139 | |||
2010
Bunn ran for re-election to the District 56A Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She was defeated by Kathy Lohmer (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Julie Bunn won election to the District 56A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Kathy Lohmer. [5]
Julie Bunn raised $59,516 for her campaign.[6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 56A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Julie Bunn (DFL)
|
11,963 | 52.73% | ||
| Kathy Lohmer (R) | 10,694 | 47.14% | ||
| Write-In | 31 | 0.14% | ||
Campaign donors
Listed below is the largest contributor to Julie Bunn's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $6,898 |
External links
- Julie Bunn's personal website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Julie Bunn
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State House District 56A 2007–2011 |
Succeeded by Kathy Lohmer (R) |
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