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Mary Franson
| Mary Franson | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $66/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Minnesota | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 1, 1977 | |
| Profession | Credit Representative/Licensed Childcare Provider | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Prior to her time in the legislature, Franson worked as a Credit Representative with AT&T. She is also a licensed childcare provider.
Franson graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Humanities.
Issues
Campaign themes
Franson's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Strengthening our Economy
- Excerpt:"Mary believes state government should hold the line on tax increases and live within its means – just like families in Douglas and Otter Tail counties do every day."
Job Creation is a Top Priority
- Excerpt:"Mary has worked to remove regulations that stifle business growth and expansion. When our small-town main streets prosper, we all prosper!"
Making Good Schools Even Better
- Excerpt:"Mary Franson will work to secure fair education funding and ensure there is reform and accountability for every dollar spent. Mary supports high academic standards and challenging coursework to prepare students to compete in the global economy."
Standing Up for Family Farmers and Agriculture
- Excerpt:"Mary knows farmers are the best stewards of the land. She will work to roll back excessive state regulations and ensure the PCA, DNR and Department of Agriculture serve as partners who assist – not hinder – farmers and their ag operations."
Ensuring Affordable Health Care
- Excerpt:"Minnesota has the best health care in the world, but we need to make it more accessible and affordable through competition in the health insurance market – not through a government takeover. Government-run health care limits treatment options and leads to rationing."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Franson served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Early Childhood and Youth Development Policy | ||||
| • Health and Human Services Policy | ||||
| • Higher Education Finance and Policy | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Franson served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Rural Development | ||||
| • Health and Human Services Finance | ||||
| • Health and Human Services Reform | ||||
Elections
2012
Franson won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B. He was unopposed in the Republican primary on August 7 and defeated Bob Cunniff (D) in the general election on November 6.[2][3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 8B, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mary Franson Incumbent |
50% | 10,640 | |
| Democratic | Bob Cunniff | 50% | 10,629 | |
| Total Votes | 21,269 | |||
2010
Franson won election to the District 11B Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Amy Hunter (DFL) and Bert Pexsa (Independence Party of Minnesota) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 11B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Amy Hunter (DFL) | 5,147 | 32.88% | ||
| Mary Franson (R)
|
7,798 | 49.81% | ||
| Bert Pexsa (Independence) | 2,680 | 17.12% | ||
| Write-In | 29 | 0.19% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Franson raised $23,439 in contributions.[6]
Her two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $4,085 |
| Todd County Republican Party | $1,300 |
Recent news
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Mary Franson News Feed
- Minnesota legislative notebook: Farmers await clarity on how tax bill affects them - Grand Forks Herald
- Minnesota legislature provisions include paint, bees, farmers - Budgeteer
- LEGISLATIVE NOTEBOOK: Minnesota Senate debates PCA, childcare unions - Grand Forks Herald
- Minn. lawmakers near finish with tax hike votes - San Antonio Express
- Health care appropriations target children's services - Twin Cities Daily Planet
- Rep. Mary Franson (08B) - Legislative Update - Osakis Review
- Marathon Minnesota Senate session OKs child-care union - Duluth News Tribune
- Minnesota Legislative Roundup: House approves tax plan - Pierce County Herald
- Legislative Notebook: Record Senate debate on single bill ends with ... - Bemidji Pioneer
- Contrary constituents: Some Alexandrians support gay marriage - Alexandria Echo Press
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Personal
Franson has three children.
External links
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Facebook profile
References
- ↑ "fransonforstatehouse," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 2010 contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Roger Crawford (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Mary Ellen Otremba (DFL) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 11B 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Tim Faust (DFL) |
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