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Ken Kelash
| Ken Kelash | ||
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| Minnesota State Senate District 63 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Metropolitan State University | |
| Master's | Harvard, Kennedy School of Government | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 8, 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Richfield, MN | |
| Profession | Carpenter/Business Agent/Union Officer (retired) | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Kelash graduated from Metropolitan State with his Bachelor's degree in 1984 and graduated with his Master's in Public Affairs from the Harvard Kennedy School in 2003. Kelash is a former business agent and union steward.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kelash served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kelash served on these committees:
- Economic Development and Housing Budget Division
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Transportation
- Transportation Budget and Policy Division[1]
Elections
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Kelash won re-election to the 63rd District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Craig Marston ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Minnesota State Senate, District 63 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Ken Kelash (DFL)
|
17305 | 62.96% | ||
| Craig Marston (R) | 10139 | 36.89% | ||
| Write-In | 40 | 0.15% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kelash won election to the 63rd District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating Craig Marston (R).[2]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 63 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ken Kelash (DFL)
|
25,113 | |||
| Craig Marston (R) | 12,097 | |||
| Write-In | 99 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Kelash received $33,976 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[3]
| Minnesota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ken Kelash's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $16,341 |
| Minnesota Association Of Realtors | $500 |
| Minneapolis Federation Of Teachers Local 59 | $500 |
| Carpenters Local 1644 | $500 |
| North Central States Regional Council Of Carpenters & Joiners | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $33,976 |
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District 63
Kelash represents Minnesota Senate District 63. District 63 includes the Minneapolis suburbs of Bloomington and Richfield[4].
Personal
Ken is married to Elaine Kelash. They have two children and reside in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
External links
- Ken Kelash official campaign website
- Ken Kelash's official Minnesota State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State Senate District 63 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Patricia Torres Ray (DFL) |
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