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Melissa Hortman
| Melissa Hortman | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 36B | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $66/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Boston University | |
| J.D. | University of Minnesota Law School | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 27, 1970 | |
| Place of birth | Fridley, MN | |
| Profession | Vice President, John's Auto Parts | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Hortman is Vice President of John's Auto Parts. She has previously served as an attorney for Rider, Bennett, Egan and Arundel, was owner of Melissa A. Hortman Attorney at Law, an attorney for Central Minnesota Legal Services, and law clerk for Judge John Sommerville.
Hortman is a member of the Anoka-Hennepin School District 11 Parent Legislative Team, Free2B! Board, Business Democrats Board, Girl Scouts leader, and a member of the Brooklyn Park Citizens Long Range Improvement Committee. She is married and has 2 children.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hortman served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Civil Law | ||||
| • Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy | ||||
| • Energy Policy, Chair | ||||
| • Health and Human Services Finance | ||||
| • Judiciary Finance and Policy | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Administration | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hortman served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Civil Law | ||||
| • Redistricting | ||||
| • Taxes | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hortman served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules and Legislative Administration | ||||
Elections
2012
Hortman won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 36B. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated Andrew Reinhardt (R) and Andrew Kratoska (Independence) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 36B, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Melissa Hortman Incumbent |
55.3% | 11,679 | |
| Republican | Andrew Reinhardt | 40.5% | 8,555 | |
| Independence | Andrew Kratoska | 4.2% | 891 | |
| Total Votes | 21,125 | |||
2010
Hortman won re-election to the District 47B Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Linda Etim (R) and Don Hallblade (Independence Party of Minnesota) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 47B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Melissa Hortman (DFL)
|
8,278 | 51.3% | ||
| Linda Etim (R) | 7,030 | 42.56% | ||
| Don Hallblade (Independence) | 822 | 5.09% | ||
| Write-In | 7 | 0.04% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Melissa Hortman won election to the District 47B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Andrew Reinhardt. [5]
Melissa Hortman raised $44,008 for her campaign.[6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 47B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Melissa Hortman (DFL)
|
12,382 | 54.74% | ||
| Andrew Reinhardt (R) | 10,187 | 45.04% | ||
| Write-In | 50 | 0.22% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Hortman received $28,607 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[7]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Melissa Hortman's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $6,963 |
| Hortman, Melissa A | $4,500 |
| 47th Senate District Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Medical Association | $500 |
| American Council Of Engineering Companies Of Minnesota | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $28,607 |
2008
Listed below are the two largest contributors to Melissa Hortman's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $7,393 |
| 47th Senate District Democrat-Farmer-Labor | $2,000 |
External links
- Melissa Hortman's personal website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Melissa Hortman
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Melissa Hortman on Facebook
- Melissa Hortman on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hortman
- ↑ 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 Hortman's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Pat Garofalo (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 36B 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 47B 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Joe Hoppe (R) |
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