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Linda Slocum
| Linda Slocum | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $66/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 7, 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Simpson College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 11, 1950 | |
| Place of birth | Minneapolis, MN | |
| Profession | Teacher | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Slocum is a Geography/American History Teacher at Field Middle School in Minneapolis. She has done graduate work in education at Augsburg College and received her BA in Psychology from Simpson College.
Slocum is Union Steward for Minnesota Federation of Teachers Local 59, Vice Chair of the City of Richfield Human Services Commission, and a member of the Minnesota Commission on Crime Prevention and Control. She is single and has 2 children.[1]
Issues
Campaign themes
Slocum's website highlights the following campaign themes:[2]
Economy and Job Growth
- Excerpt:"I support the Minnesota Investment Fund, which would provide low-interest loans and other incentives for businesses to set up shop in Minnesota."
Education
- Excerpt:"The focus should be in attaining the skills and successfully graduating, then moving into the workforce."
Healthcare
- Excerpt:"The best health care solution, in my opinion, is the Minnesota Health Plan Bill. I am a co-author on the bill. The Minnesota Health Plan would cover all people of every age, it’s portable, doesn’t have high deductibles, allows people to choose their own doctors, hospitals and clinics."
Transportation
- Excerpt:"I fully support state bonding to build the Southwest Corridor Light Rail Line. Great transit options have proven to be strong economic engines and spur economic growth in the areas served by the transit."
Veterans
- Excerpt:"Honoring our veterans means more than honoring their service. It means that when they come home, we help them find jobs and secure housing to ensure that their homecoming is a joyous occasion."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Slocum served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy | ||||
| • Education Finance, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Public Safety Finance and Policy | ||||
| • Taxes | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Slocum served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Regulatory Reform | ||||
| • Education Finance | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Slocum served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Labor | ||||
Elections
2012
Slocum won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated Craig Marston (R) and Joseph Koch (Independence) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 50A, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Linda Slocum Incumbent |
62.2% | 12,036 | |
| Republican | Craig Marston | 30.3% | 5,864 | |
| Independence | Joseph Koch | 7.4% | 1,439 | |
| Total Votes | 19,339 | |||
2010
Slocum won re-election to the District 63B Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Joel Jennissen (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 63B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Linda Slocum (DFL)
|
7,297 | 60.61% | ||
| Joel Jennissen (R) | 4,729 | 39.28% | ||
| Write-In | 14 | 0.12% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Linda Slocum won election to the District 63B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Ed Field. [6]
Linda Slocum raised $24,322 for her campaign.[7]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 63B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Linda Slocum (DFL)
|
11,265 | 66.00% | ||
| Ed Field (R) | 5,755 | 33.72% | ||
| Write-In | 48 | 0.28% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Slocum received $21,099 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[8]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Linda Slocum's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $7,033 |
| Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association | $500 |
| Minnesota Telecommunication Alliance | $500 |
| Minneapolis Federation Of Teachers Local 59 | $500 |
| Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $21,099 |
2008
Listed below are the two largest contributors to Linda Slocum's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $7,387 |
| 63rd Senate District Democrat-Farmer-Labor | $3,000 |
External links
- Linda Slocum's personal website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Linda Slocum
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Slocum
- ↑ "electslocum," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ 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 Slocum's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Carolyn Laine (DFL) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A 2013-present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 63B 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Jean Wagenius (DFL) |
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