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Loren Solberg
| Loren Solberg | |
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 1983 | |
| Term in office ended 2011 | |
| Political party | Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Profession | Teacher (retired) |
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Solberg is a retired teacher. Prior to joining the House, he served as Mayor of the City of Bovey from 1970-1982. He earned his MPA from Harvard University, and MS/BS in Mathematics Education from Bemidji State University.[1]
Solberg is married and has 4 children.
Committee assignments
Prior to leaving the house, he served on the following committees:
- Ways and Means (Chair)
- Capital Investment Finance Division
- Finance
- Labor and Consumer Protection Division
- Rules and Legislative Administration
- Taxes
Elections
2010
Soldberg ran for re-election to the District 3B Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. He was defeated by Carolyn McElfatrick (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Solberg won re-election to the District 3B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Carolyn McElfatrick(I).[3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 3B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Loren Solberg (DFL)
|
11,951 | 57.70% | ||
| Carolyn McElfatrick (R) | 8,732 | 42.16% | ||
| Write-In | 28 | 0.14% | ||
Campaign donors
Solberg raised $35,105 for his campaign.[4]
Listed below are the four largest contributors to Loren Solberg's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $5,285 |
| Legislative District 3B | $2,000 |
| Senate District 3 | $2,000 |
| 3B Legislative District Democrat-Farmer-Labor | $1,000 |
External links
- Representative Solberg's Webpage at the Minnesota House of Representatives
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State House District 3B 1983–2011 |
Succeeded by Carolyn McElfatrick (D) |
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