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Larry Howes
| Larry Howes | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 4B | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 30, 1947 | |
| Place of birth | Minneapolis, MN | |
| Profession | Summer Camp Manager/Caretaker | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Larry Howes (b. June 30, 1947) is a Republican member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 4B from 1999 to 2013.
Howes has worked as manager and caretaker of a summer camp. He is a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance.[1]
Howes is married and has 5 children.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Howes served on these committees:
- Capital Investment , Chair
- Jobs and Economic Development
- Rules and Legislative Administration
- Ways and Means
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Howes served on these committees:
- Capital Investment Finance Division (Lead GOP)
- Cultural and Outdoor Resources Finance Division
- Finance
- Housing Finance and Policy and Public Health Finance Division
- Rules and Legislative Administration
Elections
2012
Howes ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A. He was unopposed in the Republican primary on August 7 and was defeated by Larry Howes (D) in the general election on November 6.[2][3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 5A, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  John Persell Incumbent |
56.2% | 10,901 | |
| Republican | Larry Howes Incumbent | 43.8% | 8,497 | |
| Total Votes | 19,398 | |||
2010
Howes won re-election to the District 4B Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Meg Bye (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 4B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Meg Bye (DFL) | 8,098 | 40.82% | ||
| Larry Howes (R)
|
11,722 | 59.09% | ||
| Write-In | 17 | 0.09% | ||
On November 4, 2008, Howes won re-election to the District 4B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Meg Bye (DFL).[5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 4B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Larry Howes (R)
|
12,820 | 53.68% | ||
| Meg Bye (DFL) | 11,032 | 43.89% | ||
| Write-In | 30 | 0.13% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Howes received $22,088 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Larry Howes's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $5,168 |
| Hubbard County Republicans | $1,500 |
| Cass County Republican | $1,000 |
| Northwest Petroleum | $500 |
| Minnesota Telecommunication Alliance | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $22,088 |
2008
Howes raised $33,782 for his campaign.[7]
Listed below are the two largest contributors to Larry Howes' 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $6,797 |
| Hubbard County Republican Party | $3,800 |
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External links
- Representative Howes Webpage at the Minnesota House of Representatives
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Howes
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," retrieved June 18, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State – 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 Follow the Money's report on Larry's 2008 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State House District 4B 1999–2013 |
Succeeded by Paul Marquart (DFL) |
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- Former member, Minnesota House of Representatives
- State representatives first elected in 1998
- Republican Party
- 2010 incumbent
- House of Representatives candidate, 2010
- 2010 winner
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- 2012 primary (winner)
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