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Lawrence Pogemiller
| Lawrence Pogemiller | ||
 | ||
| Minnesota State Senate District 59 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 1983 - 2011 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $86/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 2, 1982 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Minnesota House of Representatives | ||
| 1981 - 1983 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Minnesota | |
| Master's | Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 18, 1951 | |
| Profession | Project Systems Analyst | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Pogemiller graduated from Minnesota in 1974 with his Bachelor's degree and later graduated from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government with his Master's in Public Affairs in 1988. Pogemiller is a self-employed project systems consultant when the legislature is not in session.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pogemiller was appointed to these committees:
- Subcommitte on Redistricting
- Taxes
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pogemiller served on these committees:
- Rules and Administration (Chair)
- Taxes[3]
Elections
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Pogemiller won re-election to the 59th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Barry Hickethier ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Minnesota State Senate, District 59 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Lawrence Pogemiller (DFL)
|
19093 | 78.12% | ||
| Barry Hickethier (R) | 5269 | 21.56% | ||
| Write-In | 80 | 0.33% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Pogemiller won re-election to the 59th District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating opponents Sandra Burt (R) and Rahn Workcuff (I).[4]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 59 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Lawrence Pogemiller (DFL)
|
19,845 | 76.37% | ||
| Sandra Burt (R) | 4,619 | 17.78% | ||
| Rahn Workcuff (I) | 1,458 | 5.61% | ||
| Write-In | 62 | 0.24% | ||
Campaign donors
In 2006, Pogemiller collected $63,855 in donations.[5]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $18,351 |
| Minnesota Police & Peace Officers Association | $500 |
| Minnesota CPAS | $500 |
| Minnesota Police Relief Association | $500 |
| MADE PAC | $500 |
District 59
Pogemiller represents Minnesota Senate District 59. District 59 includes Western Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota[6].
Personal
Pogemiller is in a committed relationship and resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
External links
- Lawrence Pogemilller's official website
- Lawrence Pogemiller's official Minnesota State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996
- Minnesota Public Radio votetracker profile
References
- ↑ Minnesota Office of Higher Education, "Governor Dayton Appoints Sen. Larry Pogemiller to Head the Office of Higher Education," October 28, 2011
- ↑ Star-Tribune, "Special elections set Tuesday," January 7, 2012
- ↑ "Minnesota Senate" List of Standing Committees
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ 2006 contributions to Lawrence Pogemiller
- ↑ "Minnesota Secretary of State" Map of Senate District 59
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State Senate District 59 1983–2011 |
Succeeded by Kari Dziedzic |
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State of Minnesota St. Paul (capital) |
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