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Mark Buesgens
| Mark Buesgens | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 35B | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999 - present | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Councilmember, City of Jordan | ||
| 1996 – 1998 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Minnesota State University, Mankato (1983) | |
| Master's | Mankato State University (1991) | |
| Other | Minnesota State University, Mankato (1993) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 14, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Shakopee, Minnesota | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Buesgens is Academic Director of the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists. He previously worked as Administrator at Black Hawk Middle School from 1991-2005, and a math teacher at Independent School District 719, and the Inter-American Academy in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Buesgens is a member of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce, Jordan Commercial Club, and Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church. He is married and has 4 children.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Buesgens served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Buesgens served on these committees:
- Finance (Lead-GOP)
- Early Childhood Finance and Policy Division
- K-12 Education Finance Division
- Local Government Division
- State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections
Elections
2010
Buesgens won re-election to the District 35B Seat in 2010. He defeated Tom Rees in the August 10 Democratic primary. Buesgens defeated Jannaya LaFrance (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 35B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jannaya LaFrance (DFL) | 5,890 | 32.3% | ||
 Mark Buesgens (R)
|
12,306 | 67.47% | ||
| Write-In | 42 | 0.23% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Mark Buesgens won election to the District 35B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Taylor Kristoffe-Jones. [3]
Mark Buesgens raised $17,710 for his campaign.[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 35B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mark Buesgens (R)
|
15,298 | 62.98% | ||
| Taylor Kristoffe-Jones (DFL) | 8,949 | 36.84% | ||
| Write-In | 43 | 0.18% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Buesgens received $13,569 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mark Buesgens's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $5,794 |
| Minnesotans For Racino | $500 |
| SD 35 GOP | $500 |
| Jones, Doug C | $490 |
| Multi-Housing PAC | $300 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $13,569 |
2008
Listed below are the two largest contributors to Mark Buesgens' 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $7,635 |
| 35th Senate District Republican Party | $1,350 |
External links
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Buesgens
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Mark Buesgens on LinkedIn
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State House District 35B 1999–2013 |
Succeeded by Peggy Scott (R) |
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State of Minnesota St. Paul (capital) |
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