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Kathy Sheran
| Kathy Sheran | ||
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| Minnesota State Senate District 19 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $96/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 7, 2006 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | College of Saint Teresa | |
| Master's | Mankato State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 18, 1947 | |
| Place of birth | Mankato, MN | |
| Profession | Equity Partner, Security Management & Realty | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Sheran graduated from the College of St. Teresa with her Bachelor's in Nursing and later graduated with her Master's degree from Minnesota State. Sheran is a Registered Nurse and a part-time professor at Minnesota State when the Senate is not in session.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sheran served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health, Human Services and Housing, Chair | ||||
| • Higher Education and Workforce Development | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sheran served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
| • Local Government and Elections | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sheran served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Capital Investment | ||||
| • Energy, Utilities, Technology and Communications | ||||
| • Environment and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Higher Education, Vice-chair | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Sheran won election in the 19th District in 2012 after redistricting. She had no opposition in the August 14 primary, and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Sheran won re-election to the 23rd District Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. Peter Trocke ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Minnesota State Senate, District 23 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Kathy Sheran (DFL)
|
17633 | 59.51% | ||
| Peter Trocke (R) | 11951 | 40.33% | ||
| Write-In | 47 | 0.16% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Sheran won election to the 23rd District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating Mark Piepho (R).[3]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 23 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kathy Sheran (DFL)
|
19,040 | 57.38% | ||
| Mark Piepho (R) | 14,073 | 42.41% | ||
| Write-In | 67 | 0.20% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Sheran received $64,885 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Minnesota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kathy Sheran's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $10,650 |
| 39th Senate District Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | $650 |
| Minnesota Telecommunication Alliance | $500 |
| Minnesota Medical Association | $500 |
| Sheran, Robert J | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $64,885 |
2006
In 2006, Sheran collected $86,435 in donations.[5]
Her five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $11,753 |
| Kathleen Sheran | $5,000 |
| Minneapolis Federation of Teachers Local 59 | $500 |
| Friends of DFL Women | $500 |
| St. Paul Pipefitters Local 455 | $500 |
Recent news
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Kathy Sheran News Feed
- Legislative notebook: Minnesota Senate debates personal care attendant, child ... - Budgeteer
- Minnesota Senate passes bill requiring public report on nurse staffing levels - Pioneer Press
- Local Lawmakers Look Back at 2013 Legislative Session - KEYC TV
- Senate passes sex offender legislation with bipartisan support - Politics in Minnesota
- Sex offender reform heads to Senate floor - Mankato Free Press
- Beyond the Bill: What to do with 700-plus sex offenders? Pressure builds for ... - Twin Cities Daily Planet
- Sex offender program reforms advance in Senate - Mankato Free Press
- Gay marriage hits home for minister - Mankato Free Press
- Senate hears Regional Treatment Center plea - Mankato Free Press
- Minn. House Passes Bill Legalizing Gay Marriage - KEYC TV
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District 23
Sheran represents Minnesota Senate District 23. District 23 includes Nicollet and Sisley Counties[6].
Personal
Kathy is married to Dean Doyscher. The have three children and reside in Mankato, Minnesota.
External links
- Kathy Sheran's official campaign website
- Kathy Sheran's official Minnesota State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Minnesota Public Radio votetracker profile
References
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," retrieved June 12, 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 Kathy Sheran
- ↑ "Minnesota Secretary of State" Map of Senate District 23
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Amy Koch (R) |
Minnesota State Senate District 19 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State Senate District 23 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Julie Rosen (R) |
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