Kim Norton
| Kim Norton | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $66/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 7, 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Nebraska, | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 22, 1957 | |
| Profession | Teacher | |
| Religion | Lutheran/Unitarian Universalist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Norton worked as a substitute teacher for ISD 535-Rochester Public Schools in 2007, and has previously been District Manager of the Upper Midwest Region for Junior Achievement.
Norton is Co-Chair of Statewide Steps to a Healthier Minnesota Committee, and the Darn Fine Ladies/Democrat Farmer Labor Women's Group. She is a member of the Greater Rochester Area University Committee, Rotary Club, Community Curriculum Advisory Committee - Independent School District 535, and the Community Education Advisory Committee.[1]
She is married and has 4 children.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Norton served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Capital Investment | ||||
| • Health and Human Services Finance, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Higher Education Finance and Policy | ||||
| • Jobs and Economic Development Finance and Policy | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Administration | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Norton served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education Reform | ||||
| • Health and Human Services Reform | ||||
| • Higher Education Policy and Finance | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Administration | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Norton served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight | ||||
| • K-12 Education Policy and Oversight | ||||
Elections
2012
Norton won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated Melissa Valeriano (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 25B, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Kim Norton Incumbent |
57.6% | 11,869 | |
| Republican | Melissa Valeriano | 42.4% | 8,725 | |
| Total Votes | 20,594 | |||
2010
Norton won re-election to the District 29B Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Mike Rolih (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 29B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kim Norton (DFL)
|
7,820 | 53.34% | ||
| Mike Rolih (R) | 6,829 | 46.58% | ||
| Write-In | 11 | 0.08% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kim Norton won election to the District 29B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Jason Johnson. [5]
Kim Norton raised $34,753 for her campaign.[6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 29B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kim Norton (DFL)
|
12142 | 61.50% | ||
| Jason Johnson (R) | 7553 | 38.26% | ||
| Write-In | 48 | 0.24% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Norton received $38,729 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[7]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kim Norton's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $5,704 |
| 29th Senate District Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | $4,000 |
| Sposeto, Dominic J | $350 |
| Mendoza, Salvador | $250 |
| Stark Patricia A Minnesota Psychological Association | $250 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $38,729 |
2008
Listed below is the largest contributor to Kim Norton's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $5,985 |
External links
- Kim Norton's personal website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Norton
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Norton
- ↑ 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 Norton's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Kelby Woodard (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B 2013-present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 29B 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Marion O'Neill (R) |
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