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Matt Dean
| Matt Dean | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 38B | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $66/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | [Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2004 | |
| Next election | [November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Minnesota | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Roseville, MN | |
| Profession | Architect | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Dean has worked as an architect for Dean Architects. He is married and has 3 children.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dean served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Capital Investment | ||||
| • Health and Human Services Finance | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Administration | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dean served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules and Legislative Administration | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dean served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Matt Dean endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Elections
2012
Dean won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 38B. He was unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Greg Pariseau (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 38B, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Matt Dean Incumbent |
52.4% | 12,374 | |
| Democratic | Greg Pariseau | 47.6% | 11,248 | |
| Total Votes | 23,622 | |||
2010
Dean won re-election to the District 52B Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Sten Hakanson (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 52B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Sten Hakanson (DFL) | 8,481 | 39.46% | ||
| Matt Dean (R)
|
13,006 | 60.51% | ||
| Write-In | 7 | 0.03% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Matt Dean won election to the District 52B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Kate Christopher. [6]
Matt Dean raised $60,097 for his campaign.[7]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 52B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Matt Dean (R)
|
14,689 | 55.61% | ||
| Kate Christopher (DFL) | 11,698 | 44.29% | ||
| Write-In | 27 | 0.10% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Dean received $38,389 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[8]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Matt Dean's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $6,103 |
| Dean, Matt | $5,000 |
| Senate District 52 RPM | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Oncology Hematology | $500 |
| Minnesota Hosp PAC | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $38,389 |
2008
Listed below are the two largest contributors to Matt Dean's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $8,287 |
| Senate District 52 Republican Party | $4,500 |
External links
- Matt Dean's personal website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Matt Dean
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004
- Matt Dean on Facebook
- Matt Dean on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Dean
- ↑ Twin Cities, "Romney picks up endorsements from top Minnesota Republicans," February 3, 2012
- ↑ 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 Dean's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Doug Wardlow (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 38B 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 52B 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Joe Atkins (DFL) |
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