Kurt Zellers
| Kurt Zellers | ||
 | ||
| Minnesota House of Representatives District 34B | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $66/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | February 25, 2003 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of North Dakota | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 16, 1969 | |
| Place of birth | Grand Forks, ND | |
| Profession | Communications | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Zellers has previously served as Communications Consultant for the Republican Caucus in the Minnesota State House of Representatives, and Communications Director for U.S. Senator Rod Grams.
In May 2011, Governing Magazine named Zellers one of 17 "GOP Legislators to Watch." Each of the legislators was selected on the basis of qualities like leadership, ambition, and political potential.[1]
He is married and has 2 children.[2]
Issues
Campaign themes
Zellers's website highlights the following campaign themes:[3]
The Economy
- Excerpt:"I remain firmly committed to a more sustainable state budget that doesn’t burden taxpayers."
Education
- Excerpt:"Alternative Teacher Licensure: Creates alternative pathways to licensure, to help bring quality, experienced professionals into the classroom."
Regulations
- Excerpt:"Permitting must move at the speed of commerce to support Minnesota’s economic recover and job creation."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Zellers served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Administration | ||||
| • Taxes | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Peppin served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Labor | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Administration | ||||
| • Taxes | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Kurt Zellers endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [4]
Elections
2012
Zellers ran in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 34B. He was unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated David Hoden (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 34B, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kurt Zellers Incumbent |
54.6% | 12,802 | |
| Democratic | David Hoden | 45.4% | 10,652 | |
| Total Votes | 23,454 | |||
2010
Zellers won re-election to the District 32B Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Katie Rodriguez (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[7]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 32B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Katie Rodriguez (DFL) | 7,076 | 44.51% | ||
| Kurt Zellers (R)
|
8.804 | 55.38% | ||
| Write-In | 18 | 0.11% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kurt Zellers won election to the District 32B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Lee Carlson. [8]
Kurt Zellers raised $55,045 for his campaign.[9]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 32B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kurt Zellers (R)
|
11,129 | 53.06% | ||
| Lee Carlson (DFL) | 9,809 | 46.77% | ||
| Write-In | 37 | 0.18% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Zellers received $66,534 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[10]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kurt Zellers's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $6,021 |
| Blank | $5,000 |
| SD 32 | $4,875 |
| 3rd Congressional District Republican Party | $500 |
| Police Officers Federation Of Minneapolis | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $66,534 |
2008
Listed below are the four largest contributors to Kurt Zellers' 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $7,940 |
| 32nd Senate District Republican Party | $3,200 |
| Kurt Zellers | $3,000 |
| 3rd Congressional District Republican Party | $1,750 |
External links
- Kurt Zellers' personal website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Zellers
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
References
- ↑ Governing, "GOP Legislators to Watch," May 24, 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Zellers
- ↑ "kurtzellers," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Twin Cities, "Romney picks up endorsements from top Minnesota Republicans," February 3, 2012
- ↑ 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 Zellers' 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Joe Hoppe (R) |
Minnesota State House District 34B 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State House District 32B 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Bob Barrett (R) |
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