Linda Berglin
| Linda Berglin | |
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| Minnesota State Senate District 61 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 1981 | |
| Term in office ended 2011 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Legislator |
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Before becoming a Senator, Berglin was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1972 to 1980. Berglin graduated from Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 1967. Berglin is a former Graphic Designer.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Berglin served on these committees:
- Capital Investment
- Finance
- Health and Human Services, Ranking Minority Member
- Rules and Administration
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Berglin served on these committees:
- Capital Investment
- Finance
- Health and Human Services Budget Division (Chair)
- Health, Housing and Family Security
- Public Safety Budget Division
- Rules and Administration[2]
Elections
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Berglin won re-election to the 61st District Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. James Schlemmer ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Minnesota State Senate, District 61 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Linda Berglin (DFL)
|
15410 | 88.46% | ||
| James Schlemmer (R) | 1957 | 11.23% | ||
| Write-In | 53 | 0.30% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Berglin won re-election to the 61st District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating opponents Mark Dolski (R) and Luck Rosenbloom (I).[3]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 61 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Linda Berglin (DFL)
|
15,451 | 84.10% | ||
| Mark Dolski (R) | 1,728 | 9.41% | ||
| Lucky Rosenbloom (I) | 1,151 | 6.26% | ||
| Write-In | 43 | 0.23% | ||
Campaign donors
In 2006, Berglin collected $58,318 in donations.[4]
Her five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $16,448 |
| David Finke | $500 |
| Minnesota Medical Association | $500 |
| Ruth Usem | $500 |
| Lenard Street & Deinard PAC | $500 |
District 61
Berglin represents Minnesota Senate District 61. District 61 includes Southern Minneapolis[5].
Personal
Linda is married to Glenn Sampson. They have one child and reside in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
External links
- Linda Berglin's official campaign website
- Linda Berglin'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
- ↑ HometownSource.com, Senate Districts 46 and 61 special elections to be held Oct. 18; candidate filing begins July 27
- ↑ "Minnesota Senate" List of Standing Committees
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ 2006 contributions to Linda Berglin
- ↑ "Minnesota Secretary of State" Map of Senate District 61
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State Senate District 61 1981–2011 |
Succeeded by Jeff Hayden |
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