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Keith Downey
| Keith Downey | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire (1983) | |
| Master's | University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire | |
| Personal | ||
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Keith Downey is a former Republican member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 41A from 2009 to 2013.
Downey received his MIS and BBA from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
He has worked as Advisor to State Agencies in Strategy, Technology, Operations, was an employee with Unisys and Epic Systems, and a partner with Virchow Krause Consulting.
Downey is a member of Christ Presbyterian Church and treasurer of the Southview Parent Council. He is married and has 3 children.[1]
Issues
Campaign themes
Downey's website highlights the following campaign themes:[2]
Recover our economy
- Excerpt:"Reform the tax structure to simplify it, reduce state revenue volatility, and attract investment to Minnesota."
Develop World-Class Graduates
- Excerpt:"Increase local control for school districts by reforming the school funding formula and relieving mandates."
Control State Spending
- Excerpt:"Measure outcomes for programs at all levels of government."
Reform Healthcare and Human Services
- Excerpt:"Expand pay for performance for all programs, specifically the pilots in workforce and housing programs."
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Downey served on these committees:
- Education Finance
- State Government Finance
- Taxes
- Ways and Means, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Downey served on these committees:
- Early Childhood Finance and Policy Division (Lead GOP)
- Higher Education and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Division
- K-12 Education Policy and Oversight
- State Government Finance Division
- Taxes
Elections
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Downey ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota State Senate District 49. Downey was unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, was defeated by Melisa Franzen (D) in the general election on November 6.[3]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 49, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Melisa Franzen |
52.8% | 26,893 | |
| Republican | Keith Downey | 47.2% | 24,045 | |
| Total Votes | 50,938 | |||
2010
Downey won re-election to the District 41A Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Kevin Staunton (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 41A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kevin Staunton (DFL) | 9,767 | 48.51% | ||
| Keith Downey (R)
|
10,354 | 51.42% | ||
| Write-In | 14 | 0.07% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Keith Downey won election to the District 41A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Ron Erhardt and Kevin Staunton. [5]
Keith Downey raised $83,281 for his campaign.[6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 41A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Keith Downey (R)
|
8,925 | 39.69% | ||
| Ron Erhardt (MI) | 7,760 | 31.90% | ||
| Kevin Staunton (DFL) | 7,626 | 31.35% | ||
| Write-In | 16 | 0.07% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Downey received $104,540 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[7]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Keith Downey's campaign in 2010 | |
| Downey, Keith | $10,000 |
| House Republican Campaign Cmte Of Minnesota | $3,750 |
| 41st Senate District Republican Party Of Minnesota | $1,750 |
| Haller, Matthew | $500 |
| Corrigan, Fredrick W | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $104,540 |
2008
Listed below are the three largest contributors to Keith Downey's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $10,000 |
| 41st Senate District Republican Party | $3,455 |
| House Republican Campaign CMTE of Minnesota | $1,000 |
External links
- Keith Downey's personal website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Downey
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Keith Downey on Facebook
- Keith Downey on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Downey
- ↑ "keithdowney," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ 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 Downey's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Connie Bernardy (DFL) |
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State of Minnesota St. Paul (capital) |
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- Former member, Minnesota House of Representatives
- State representatives first elected in 2008
- Republican Party
- 2010 incumbent
- House of Representatives candidate, 2010
- 2010 winner
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- Minnesota
- 2012 incumbent
- State Senate candidate, 2012
- 2012 primary (winner)
- 2012 general election (defeated)
- 2012 unopposed
