LeRoy Stumpf
| LeRoy Stumpf | ||
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| Minnesota State Senate District 1 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1983 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 30 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $96/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 8, 1983 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Minnesota House of Representatives | ||
| 1981-1983 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Saint Paul Seminary | |
| Master's | Syracuse University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 29, 1944 | |
| Place of birth | Waverly, MN | |
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Stumpf represents Minnesota Senate District 1. District 1 includes the Roseau and Red Lake region next to the North Dakota border[1]. Stumpf began his political experience in 1980 as a representative for the state of Minnesota until 1982, when he began serving the Minnesota state senate as a senator. From 1991 to 1992, Stumpf served as the majority whip within the Minnesota State Senate.
Stumpf earned his Bachelors degree from Saint Paul Seminary in 1966 and his MPA from Syracuse University in 1991. Stumpf has professional experience as a farmer. Stumpf is currently involved with the Civil Air Patrol and Kiwanis.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Stumpf served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Capital Investment, Chair | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Rules and Administration | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stumpf served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Rural Economies | ||||
| • Capital Investment | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Energy, Utilities, Technology and Communications | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Stumpf served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Capital Investment | ||||
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Environment and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Stumpf won re-election to the 1st District seat in 2012. He was unopposed in his party's August 14th primary and defeated Steve Nordhagen (R) in the general election on November 6.[2]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 1, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  LeRoy Stumpf Incumbent |
60.6% | 22,298 | |
| Republican | Steve Nordhagen | 39.4% | 14,475 | |
| Total Votes | 36,773 | |||
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Stumpf won re-election to the 1st District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Russell Walker ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Minnesota State Senate, District 1 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| LeRoy Stumpf (DFL)
|
15614 | 58.33% | ||
| Russell Walker (R) | 11132 | 41.58% | ||
| Write-In | 24 | 0.09% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Stumpf won re-election to the 1st District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate unopposed.[3]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 1 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| LeRoy Stumpf (DFL)
|
24,861 | 96.24% | ||
| Roger Schmitz (Write-in) | 603 | 2.33% | ||
| Write-In | 369 | 1.43% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Stumpf received $28,992 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Minnesota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to LeRoy Stumpf's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $8,123 |
| 6th District DFL | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Dental Association | $500 |
| Minneapolis Federation Of Teachers Local 59 | $500 |
| Dorsey & Whitney | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $28,992 |
2006
In 2006, Stumpf collected $16,735 in donations.[5]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Small Independent Telephone Companies/Sitco | $500 |
| Minnesota State Council Service Employees Local 284 | $500 |
| Goff and Howard | $500 |
| Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community | $500 |
| Minnesota Veterinary Medicine Association | $500 |
Personal
LeRoy is known to be Catholic and is currently married to Carol Stumpf. They have three children and reside in Plummer, Minnesota.
External links
- LeRoy Stumpf official Minnesota State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smartgraphical profile
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996
- Minnesota Public Radio votetracker profile
- Freedom Speaks biographical profile
- States Surge legislative and voting track record
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