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Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2012
 Minnesota's 2012 elections: • U.S. Senate • U.S. House • State Senate • State House • Ballot measures |
Minnesota House of Representatives were held in Minnesota on November 6, 2012. All 134 seats were up for election.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was June 5, 2012. The primary election day was August 14, 2012.
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Minnesota House of Representatives:
| Minnesota House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 61 | 73 | |
| Republican Party | 72 | 61 | |
| Vacancy | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 134 | 134 | |
Incumbents retiring
A total of 28 incumbents did not run for re-election in 2012. Those incumbents were:
Campaign spending
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state House of Representative in Minnesota in past years and the cumulative amount of campaign spending in state House races, including spending in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[1]
| Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 293 | $6,377,405 |
| 2008 | 317 | $8,361,168 |
| 2006 | 287 | $7,533,257 |
| 2004 | 318 | $8,114,613 |
| 2002 | 335 | $6,574,022 |
In 2010, the candidates for state house raised a total of $6,377,405 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were: [2]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $819,089 |
| Public Fund | $414,924 |
| Minnesota Telecom Alliance | $29,400 |
| Education Minnesota | $25,650 |
| Minnesota Dental Association | $13,850 |
| House Republican Campaign Cmte of Minnesota | $13,473 |
| 54th Senate District Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | $13,200 |
| Thorson, Mark | $12,850 |
| Freedom Club State PAC | $12,500 |
| 39th Senate District Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | $12,350 |
Qualifications
To be eligible to run for the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2010, a candidate must be:[3]
- Eligible to vote in Minnesota
- Have not filed for more than one office for the upcoming primary or general election
- At least 21 years old by January 3, 2011
- A resident of Minnesota for a least one year
- A resident of the legislative district for at least 6 months before November 2, 2010
Impact of redistricting
- See also: Redistricting in Minnesota
The Minnesota Legislature drafts and passes redistricting plans as it does other pieces of legislation. Each chamber must form a committee specifically focused on redistricting. A joint committee, with two Democrats and two Republicans from each chamber, is also formed. The Governor of Minnesota has the power to veto any plan.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Minnesota's population grew from 4.92 million in 2000 to 5.30 million in 2010. The population density in 2010 was highest in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, and the population center of the state is just northwest of the city.[4] Minnesota's population growth was largely spurred by increasing numbers within minority groups. The highest levels of growth geographically were in the suburban areas around the Twin Cities. Population losses occurred in the urban centers of the Twin Cities and in the rural areas in the northern part of the state.[5]
The population shifts to the suburban areas suggested from the beginning of the process that Republican areas would hold an advantage in the redistricting process. The initial Republican plan was very favorable to Republican incumbents.[6] This plan passed the state legislature and was vetoed by Governor Mark Dayton.[7] Responsibility for final drafting of the maps fell to a judicial panel, which substantially overhauled the state legislative maps. In total, the legislative maps paired a staggering 46 incumbents. In the House, the plan paired 30 incumbents, or 1 in 5 state representatives--this created 15 open House seats. In the Senate, the plan paired 16 incumbents, or nearly 1 in 4 state senators--this left 8 open Senate seats.[8]
List of candidates
District 1A
August 14 Democratic primary:
August 14 GOP primary:
- Dan Fabian Incumbent Fabian assumed office in 2011
- Dan Fabian Incumbent Fabian assumed office in 2011
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bruce Patterson: 7,370
- Dan Fabian: 11,146
District 1B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Debra Kiel Incumbent Kiel assumed office in 2011
- Debra Kiel Incumbent Kiel assumed office in 2011
November 6 General election candidates:
- Marc Demers: 8,685
- Debra Kiel: 9,401
District 2A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- David Hancock Incumbent Hancock assumed office in 2011.
- David Hancock Incumbent Hancock assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Roger A. Erickson: 10,730
- David Hancock: 8,901
District 2B
Note: Incumbent Kent Eken did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- David Collins: 688
- Steve Green: 790
November 6 General election candidates:
- Brita Sailer: 9,376
- Steve Green: 9,759
District 3A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- David Dill - Incumbent Dill first assumed office in 2002.
- David Dill - Incumbent Dill first assumed office in 2002.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- David Dill: 14,671
- Jim Tuomala: 7,228
District 3B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Mary Murphy - Incumbent Murphy first assumed office in 1977.
- Mary Murphy - Incumbent Murphy first assumed office in 1977.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mary Murphy: 14,366
- Keith MacDonald: 7,727
District 4A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Benjamin Larson: 76
- Ken Lucier: 262
- Travis Reimche: 768
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ben Lien: 10,011
- Travis Reimche: 8,218
District 4B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Paul Marquart - Incumbent Marquart first assumed office in 2001.
- Paul Marquart - Incumbent Marquart first assumed office in 2001.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Paul Marquart: 12,637
- Paul Sandman: 6,719
District 5A
Note: Incumbent Tom Rukavina did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- John Persell Incumbent Persell assumed office in 2009.
- John Persell Incumbent Persell assumed office in 2009.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Larry Howes Incumbent Howes assumed office in 1999.
- Larry Howes Incumbent Howes assumed office in 1999.
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Persell: 10,901
- Larry Howes: 8,497
District 5B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Tom Anzelc Incumbent Anzelc assumed office in 2007.
- Tom Anzelc Incumbent Anzelc assumed office in 2007.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Carolyn McElfatrick Incumbent McElfatrick assumed office in 2011.
- Carolyn McElfatrick Incumbent McElfatrick assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tom Anzelc: 11,162
- Carolyn McElfatrick: 9,707
District 6A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Carly Melin Incumbent Melin assumed office in 2011.
- Carly Melin Incumbent Melin assumed office in 2011.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Carly Melin: 14,589
- Roger Weber: 5,989
District 6B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Lorrie Janatopoulos: 2,590
- Jason Metsa: 3,396
- Dave Meyer: 307
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Dan Darbo: 384
- Jesse Colangelo: 689
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jason Metsa: 15,146
- Jesse Colangelo: 7,012
District 7A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Thomas Huntley: 3,337 - Incumbent Huntley assumed office in 1993.
- Brandon Clokey: 757
- Thomas Huntley: 3,337
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Thomas Huntley: 15,622
- Therese Bower: 6,302
District 7B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Kerry Gauthier Incumbent Gauthier assumed office in 2011.
- Kerry Gauthier Incumbent Gauthier assumed office in 2011.
Note: Gauthier withdrew from the race in late August.[9]
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Erik Simonson: 12,450
- Travis Silvers: 4,345
Note:Although Gaither withdrew, the Minnesota Supreme Court removed his name from the ballot, allowing the Democrats to nominate a new candidate.[10]
District 8A
Note: Incumbent Bill Hilty did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Bud Nornes - Incumbent Nornes first assumed office in 1997.
- Bud Nornes - Incumbent Nornes first assumed office in 1997.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Chester Nettestad: 7,800
- Bud Nornes: 13,190
District 8B
Note: Incumbent Roger Crawford did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Bruce Campbell (Minnesota): 428
- Bob Cunniff: 1,342
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Mary Franson Incumbent Franson assumed office in 2011.
- Mary Franson Incumbent Franson assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bob Cunniff: 10,629
- Mary Franson: 10,640
Note: Franson won election by 11 votes.[11]
District 9A
Note: Incumbent Morrie Lanning did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Don Niles: 7,922
- Mark Anderson (Minnesota): 10,972
District 9B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Adrian Welle: 8,751
- Ron Kresha: 9,881
District 10A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- John Ward Incumbent Ward assumed office in 2007.
- John Ward Incumbent Ward assumed office in 2007.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Ward: 11,789
- Chris Kellett: 8,872
District 10B
Note: Incumbent Mark Murdock did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Joe Radinovich: 2,422
- David Schaff: 765
- Joe Radinovich: 2,422
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joe Radinovich: 11,087
- Dale Lueck: 10,764
District 11A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Bruce Ahlgren : 1,740
- Mike Sundin: 2,364
- August 14 GOP primary:
August 14 Independence primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mike Sundin: 12,610
- Jim Putnam (Minnesota): 5,931
- Cory Pylkka: 1,164
District 11B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Tim Faust: 2,193
- Nathan Johnson: 1,312
- Tim Faust: 2,193
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Ben Wiener: 1,848
- Mitch Pangerl : 1,372
- Ben Wiener: 1,848
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tim Faust: 9,396
- Ben Wiener: 8,908
District 12A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Auguts 14 Independence primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jay McNamar: 10,092
- Scott Dutcher: 9,837
- Dave Holman: 1,305
District 12B
Note: Incumbent Mike Lemieur did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Paul Anderson Incumbent Anderson assumed office in 2009.
- Paul Anderson Incumbent Anderson assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Rick Rosenfield: 6,611
- Paul Anderson: 13,043
District 13A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Richard Bohannon: 8,337
- Jeff Howe: 12,073
District 13B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Tim O'Driscoll Incumbent O'Driscoll assumed office in 2011.
- Tim O'Driscoll Incumbent O'Driscoll assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Shannon Schroeder: 7,946
- Tim O'Driscoll: 12,076
District 14A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Steve Gottwalt Incumbent Gottwalt assumed office in 2007.
- Steve Gottwalt Incumbent Gottwalt assumed office in 2007.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Anne Nolan: 8,726
- Steve Gottwalt: 10,269
District 14B
Note: Incumbent Larry Hosch did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- King Banaian Incumbent Banaian assumed office in 2011.
- King Banaian Incumbent Banaian assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Zach Dorholt: 10,017
- King Banaian: 7,749
District 15A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Sondra Erickson Incumbent Erickson assumed office in 2011.
- Sondra Erickson Incumbent Erickson assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joe Walsh: 9,106
- Sondra Erickson: 10,027
District 15B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Bruno Gad: 137
- Brian Johnson: 480
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Brian Johnson: 8,316
- Jim Newberger: 11,414
District 16A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Chris Swedzinski Incumbent Swedzinski assumed office in 2011.
- Chris Swedzinski Incumbent Swedzinski assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Al Kruse: 8,363
- Chris Swedzinski: 10,991
District 16B
Note: Incumbent Mary Kiffmeyer did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Paul Torkelson Incumbent Torkelson assumed office in 2009.
- Paul Torkelson Incumbent Torkelson assumed office in 2009.
August 14 Independent primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- James Kanne: 6,466
- Paul Torkelson: 11,243
- Pike Pagel: 2,303
District 17A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Andrew Falk Incumbent Falk assumed office in 2009.
- Andrew Falk Incumbent Falk assumed office in 2009.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Andrew Falk: 10,489
- Tim Miller: 8,956
District 17B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Jessica Rohloff: 1,031
- Mary Sawatzky: 1,994
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Bruce Vogel Incumbent Vogel assumed office in 2011.
- Bruce Vogel Incumbent Vogel assumed office in 2011.
- August 14 Independence primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mary Sawatzky: 9,370
- Bruce Vogel: 8,562
- Zachary Liebl: 1,457
District 18A
Note: Incumbent Ron Shimanski did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Dean Urdahl Incumbent Urdahl assumed office in 2003.
- Dean Urdahl Incumbent Urdahl assumed office in 2003.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Nancy Larson: 8,372
- Dean Urdahl: 11,744
District 18B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Glenn Gruenhagen Incumbent Gruenhagen assumed office in 2011.
- Glenn Gruenhagen Incumbent Gruenhagen assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Logan Campa: 7,971
- Glenn Gruenhagen: 11,053
District 19A
Note: Incumbent Bruce Anderson did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Terry Morrow Incumbent Morrow assumed office in 2007.
- Terry Morrow Incumbent Morrow assumed office in 2007.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republicans filed to run in this district.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Terry Morrow: 17,263
District 19B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Kathy Brynaert Incumbent Brynaert assumed office in 2007.
- Kathy Brynaert Incumbent Brynaert assumed office in 2007.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kathy Brynaert: 11,897
- Thad Shunkwiler: 6,660
District 20A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Kelby Woodard Incumbent Woodard assumed office in 2011.
- Kelby Woodard Incumbent Woodard assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ryan Wolf: 9,071
- Kelby Woodard: 10,878
District 20B
Note: District 20B is currently vacant.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- David Bly: 11,700
- Brian Wermerskirchen: 8,843
District 21A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Tim Kelly Incumbent Kelly assumed office in 2009.
- Tim Kelly Incumbent Kelly assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Bacon: 8,969
- Tim Kelly: 12,174
District 21B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Steve Drazkowski Incumbent Drazkowski assumed office in 2007.
- Steve Drazkowski Incumbent Drazkowski assumed office in 2007.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bruce Montplaisir: 8,511
- Steve Drazkowski: 11,759
District 22A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Joe Schomacker Incumbent Schomacker assumed office in 2011.
- Joe Schomacker Incumbent Schomacker assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Eugene Short: 8,006
- Joe Schomacker: 11,555
District 22B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Rod Hamilton Incumbent Hamilton assumed office in 2005.
- Rod Hamilton Incumbent Hamilton assumed office in 2005.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Cheryl Avenel-Navara: 6,745
- Rod Hamilton: 10,165
District 23A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Bob Gunther Incumbent Gunther assumed office in 1995.
- Bob Gunther Incumbent Gunther assumed office in 1995.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kevin Labenz: 8,908
- Bob Gunther: 11,544
District 23B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Tony Cornish Incumbent Cornish assumed office in 2003.
- Tony Cornish Incumbent Cornish assumed office in 2003.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tony Cornish: 16,278
District 24A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Larry Johnson (Minnesota): 763
- John Petersburg: 1,488
November 6 General election candidates:
- Craig Brenden: 9,036
- John Petersburg: 9,906
District 24B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Patti Fritz Incumbent Fritz assumed office in 2005.
- Patti Fritz Incumbent Fritz assumed office in 2005.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Patti Fritz: 9,988
- Dan Kaiser: 7,608
District 25A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Duane Quam Incumbent Quamm assumed office in 2011.
- Duane Quam Incumbent Quamm assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Vossen: 9,188
- Duane Quam: 11,056
District 25B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Kim Norton Incumbent Norton assumed office in 2007.
- Kim Norton Incumbent Norton assumed office in 2007.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kim Norton: 11,869
- Melissa Valeriano: 8,725
District 26A
Note: Incumbent Kory Kath did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Tina Liebling Incumbent Liebling assumed office in 2005.
- Tina Liebling Incumbent Liebling assumed office in 2005.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tina Liebling: 10,484
- Breanna Bly: 7,306
District 26B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Mike Benson Incumbent Benson assumed office in 2011.
- Mike Benson Incumbent Benson assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Pat Stallman: 9,295
- Mike Benson: 12,427
District 27A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Rich Murray Incumbent Murray assumed office in 2011.
- Rich Murray Incumbent Murray assumed office in 2011.
- August 14 Independence primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Shannon Savick: 9,743
- Rich Murray: 9,090
- William Wagner: 1,574
District 27B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Jeanne Poppe Incumbent Poppe assumed office in 2005.
- Jeanne Poppe Incumbent Poppe assumed office in 2005.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jeanne Poppe: 11,486
- Nathan Neitzell: 6,792
District 28A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Gene Pelowski, Jr. Incumbent Pelowski assumed office in 1987.
- Gene Pelowski, Jr. Incumbent Pelowski assumed office in 1987.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Gene Pelowski, Jr.: 12,969
- Adam Pace: 6,435
District 28B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Gregory Davids Incumbent Davids assumed office in 2008.
- Gregory Davids Incumbent Davids assumed office in 2008.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ken Tschumper: 8,542
- Gregory Davids: 12,006
District 29A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Joe McDonald Incumbent McDonald assumed office in 2011.
- Joe McDonald Incumbent McDonald assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Susann Dye: 7,954
- Joe McDonald: 13,002
District 29B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- August 14 Independence primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Barrett Chrissis: 8,136
- Marion O'Neill: 9,654
- Eugene Newcombe: 1,429
District 30A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Holly Neuman: 7,217
- Nick Zerwas: 12,723
District 30B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sharon Shimek: 7,386
- David Fitzsimmons: 12,022
District 31A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Kurt Daudt Incumbent Daudt assumed office in 2011.
- Kurt Daudt Incumbent Daudt assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ryan Fiereck: 7,823
- Kurt Daudt: 11,990
District 31B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Tom Hackbarth Incumbent Hackbarth assumed office in 1999.
- Tom Hackbarth Incumbent Hackbarth assumed office in 1999.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Louise Fay Woodberry: 8,391
- Tom Hackbarth: 13,101
District 32A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Brian Johnson
August 14 Constitution primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Paul Gammel: 8,601
- Brian Johnson: 10,014
- Paul Bergley: 851
District 32B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Bob Barrett Incumbent Barrett assumed office in 2011.
- Bob Barrett Incumbent Barrett assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Rick Olseen: 10,251
- Bob Barrett: 10,644
District 33A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Todd Mikkelson: 8,963
- Jerry Hertaus: 14,717
District 33B
Note: Incumbent Connie Doepke did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Steve Smith: 949 - Incumbent Smith assumed office in 1991.
- Cindy Pugh: 2,251
November 6 General election candidates:
- Denise Bader: 11,053
- Cindy Pugh: 13,211
District 34A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Joyce Peppin Incumbent Peppin assumed office in 2005.
- Joyce Peppin Incumbent Peppin assumed office in 2005.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Adam Fisher: 7,983
- Joyce Peppin: 14,386
District 34B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Kurt Zellers Incumbent Zellers assumed office in 2003.
- Kurt Zellers Incumbent Zellers assumed office in 2003.
November 6 General election candidates:
- David Hoden: 10,652
- Kurt Zellers: 12,802
District 35A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Jim Abeler Incumbent Abeler assumed office in 1999.
- Jim Abeler Incumbent Abeler assumed office in 1999.
- August 14 Independence primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Andy Hillebregt: 6,755
- Jim Abeler: 11,906
- Justin Boals: 1,587
District 35B
Note: Incumbent Mark Buesgens in not running for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Sam Scott: 497
- Samuel Beard: 205
- Sam Scott: 497
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Peggy Scott Incumbent Scott assumed office in 2009.
- Peggy Scott Incumbent Scott assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sam Scott: 9,052
- Peggy Scott: 13,120
District 36A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Grace Baltich: 10,235
- Mark Uglem: 10,691
District 36B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Melissa Hortman - Incumbent Hortman assumed office in 2005.
- Melissa Hortman - Incumbent Hortman assumed office in 2005.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- August 14 Independence primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Melissa Hortman: 11,679
- Andrew Reinhardt: 8,555
- Andrew Kratoska: 891
District 37A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jerry Newton: 11,843
- Mandy Benz: 8,830
District 37B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Torey Hall: 112
- Tim Sanders: 978 -Incumbent Sanders assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jon Chlebeck: 9,723
- Tim Sanders: 11,416
District 38A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Linda Runbeck - Incumbent Runbeck assumed office in 2011.
- Linda Runbeck - Incumbent Runbeck assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Patrick Davern: 8,802
- Linda Runbeck: 12,197
District 38B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Matt Dean - Incumbent Dean assumed office in 2005.
- Matt Dean - Incumbent Dean assumed office in 2005.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Greg Pariseau: 11,248
- Matt Dean: 12,374
District 39A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Bob Dettmer - Incumbent Dettmer assumed office in 2007.
- Bob Dettmer - Incumbent Dettmer assumed office in 2007.
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Bruno: 9,638
- Bob Dettmer: 13,033
District 39B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Kathy Lohmer - Incumbent Lohmer assumed office in 2011.
- Kathy Lohmer - Incumbent Lohmer assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tom DeGree: 10,707
- Kathy Lohmer: 12,100
District 40A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Michael Nelson - Incumbent Nelson assumed office in 2003.
- Michael Nelson - Incumbent Nelson assumed office in 2003.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Michael Nelson: 11,972
District 40B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Debra Hilstrom - Incumbent Hilstrom assumed office in 2001.
- Debra Hilstrom - Incumbent Hilstrom assumed office in 2001.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Debra Hilstrom: 12,024
- Richard Cushing: 4,810
District 41A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Connie Bernardy: 12,653
- Dale Helm: 7,829
District 41B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Carolyn Laine - Incumbent Laine assumed office in 2007.
- Carolyn Laine - Incumbent Laine assumed office in 2007.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- August 14 Constitution primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Carolyn Laine: 11,943
- Laura Palmer: 5,669
- Timothy Utz: 2,775
District 42A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Barb Yarusso: 12,122
- Russ Bertsch: 10,591
District 42B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jason Isaacson: 12,884
- Ken Rubenzer: 9,462
District 43A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Peter Fischer: 1,534
- Bob Hill: 1,324
- Peter Fischer: 1,534
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Peter Fischer: 11,616
- Stacey Stout: 10,374
District 43B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Leon Lillie - Incumbent Lillie assumed office in 2005.
- Leon Lillie - Incumbent Lillie assumed office in 2005.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Kevin Klein: 336
- Bob Zick: 270
- Kevin Klein: 336
November 6 General election candidates:
- Leon Lillie: 12,445
- Kevin Klein: 8,111
District 44A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Sarah Anderson - Incumbent Anderson assumed office in 2007.
- Sarah Anderson - Incumbent Anderson assumed office in 2007.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Audrey Britton: 11,506
- Sarah Anderson: 12,114
District 44B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- John Benson - Incumbent Benson assumed office in 2007.
- John Benson - Incumbent Benson assumed office in 2007.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Benson: 13,754
- Mark Stefan: 10,848
District 45A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Lyndon Carlson - Incumbent Carlson assumed office in 1973.
- Lyndon Carlson - Incumbent Carlson assumed office in 1973.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Lyndon Carlson: 12,520
- Jeff Pauley: 8,459
District 45B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mike Freiberg: 15,053
- Reid Johnson: 7,740
District 46A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Ryan Winkler - Incumbent Winkler assumed office in 2007.
- Ryan Winkler - Incumbent Winkler assumed office in 2007.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ryan Winkler: 15,249
- John Swanson: 7,860
District 46B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Steve Simon - Incumbent Simon assumed office in 2005.
- Steve Simon - Incumbent Simon assumed office in 2005.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Steve Simon: 14,956
- David Arvidson: 6,372
District 47A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Ernie Leidiger - Incumbent Leidiger assumed office in 2011.
- Ernie Leidiger - Incumbent Leidiger assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Keith Pickering: 7,718
- Ernie Leidiger: 12,938
District 47B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Joe Hoppe - Incumbent Hoppe assumed office in 2003.
- Joe Hoppe - Incumbent Hoppe assumed office in 2003.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joe Hoppe: 16,391
District 48A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Kirk Stensrud - Incumbent Stensrud assumed office in 2011.
- Kirk Stensrud - Incumbent Stensrud assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Yvonne Selcer: 12,458
- Kirk Stensrud: 12,256
District 48B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Jenifer Loon - Incumbent Loon assumed office in 2009.
- Jenifer Loon - Incumbent Loon assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tori Hill: 8,891
- Jenifer Loon: 12,787
District 49A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ron Erhardt: 14,101
- Bill Glahn: 11,139
District 49B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Paul Rosenthal: 13,560
- Terry Jacobson: 11,840
District 50A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Linda Slocum - Incumbent Slocum assumed office in 2007.
- Linda Slocum - Incumbent Slocum assumed office in 2007.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- August 14 Independence primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Linda Slocum: 12,036
- Craig Marston: 5,864
- Joseph Koch: 1,439
District 50B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Ann Lenczewski - Incumbent Lenczewski assumed office in 1999.
- Ann Lenczewski - Incumbent Lenczewski assumed office in 1999.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ann Lenczewski: 14,800
- Richard Bohnen: 7,836
District 51A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Sandra Masin: 828
- Milton Walden: 112
- Sandra Masin: 828
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Diane Anderson - Incumbent Anderson assumed office in 2011.
- Diane Anderson - Incumbent Anderson assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sandra Masin: 11,724
- Diane Anderson: 9,354
District 51B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Doug Wardlow - Incumbent Wardlow assumed office in 2011.
- Doug Wardlow - Incumbent Wardlow assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Laurie Halverson: 12,210
- Doug Wardlow: 11,298
District 52A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Rick Hansen - Incumbent Hansen assumed office in 2005.
- Rick Hansen - Incumbent Hansen assumed office in 2005.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Joe Blum: 704
- David Meisinger: 606
- Joe Blum: 704
November 6 General election candidates:
- Rick Hansen: 13,732
- Joe Blum: 8,216
District 52B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Joe Atkins - Incumbent Atkins assumed office in 2003.
- Joe Atkins - Incumbent Atkins assumed office in 2003.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joe Atkins: 14,493
- Paul Tuschy: 7,430
District 53A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joann Ward: 11,932
- Pam Cunningham: 9,269
District 53B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Andrea Kieffer - Incumbent Kieffer assumed office in 2011.
- Andrea Kieffer - Incumbent Kieffer assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ann Marie Metzger: 9,909
- Andrea Kieffer: 12,060
District 54A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- August 14 Independence primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dan Schoen: 11,069
- Derrick Lehrke: 7,664
- Ron Lischeid: 1,428
District 54B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Denny McNamara - Incumbent McNamara assumed office in 2003.
- Denny McNamara - Incumbent McNamara assumed office in 2003.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joanna Bayers: 9,228
- Denny McNamara: 12,493
District 55A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Michael Beard - Incumbent Beard assumed office in 2003.
- Michael Beard - Incumbent Beard assumed office in 2003.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Chuck Berg: 8,294
- Michael Beard: 10,008
District 55B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Tony Albright: 897
- Tim Jesperson: 242
- Tony Albright: 897
November 6 General election candidates:
- Travis Burton: 7,808
- Tony Albright: 13,569
District 56A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Pam Myhra - Incumbent Myhra assumed office in 2011.
- Pam Myhra - Incumbent Myhra assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- David John Jensen: 9,278
- Pam Myhra: 10,905
District 56B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Will Morgan: 10,685
- Roz Peterson: 10,515
District 57A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Tara Mack - Incumbent Mack assumed office in 2009.
- Tara Mack - Incumbent Mack assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Roberta Gibbons: 9,941
- Tara Mack: 11,420
District 57B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jeff Wilfahrt: 10,452
- Anna Wills: 11,906
District 58A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Mary Liz Holberg - Incumbent Holberg assumed office in 1999.
- Mary Liz Holberg - Incumbent Holberg assumed office in 1999.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Colin Lee: 8,574
- Mary Liz Holberg: 12,419
District 58B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Pat Garofalo - Incumbent Garofalo assumed office in 2005.
- Pat Garofalo - Incumbent Garofalo assumed office in 2005.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jim Arlt: 8,512
- Pat Garofalo: 12,520
District 59A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Marcus Harcus: 424
- Joe Mullery: 1,441 -Incumbent Mullery assumed office in 1997.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joe Mullery: 14,017
- Cindy Lilly: 2,577
District 59B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Ian Alexander: 627
- Terra Cole: 857
- Raymond Dehn: 876
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Gary Mazzotta: 98
- Bill McGaughey: 79 - Note: McGaughey ended his campaign on July 30, but remained on the ballot.[12]
- Gary Mazzotta: 98
- August 14 Ecology Democracy primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Raymond Dehn: 12,790
- Gary Mazzotta: 3,346
- Anthony Hilton: 1,423
District 60A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Diane Loeffler - Incumbent Loeffler assumed office in 2005.
- Diane Loeffler - Incumbent Loeffler assumed office in 2005.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Diane Loeffler: 17,021
- Brent Millsop: 3,687
District 60B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Phyllis Kahn - Incumbent Kahn assumed office in 1973.
- Phyllis Kahn - Incumbent Kahn assumed office in 1973.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Phyllis Kahn: 12,472
- Kody Zalewski: 3,392
District 61A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Frank Hornstein - Incumbent Hornstein assumed office in 2003.
- Frank Hornstein - Incumbent Hornstein assumed office in 2003.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Frank Hornstein: 19,663
- Devin Gawnemark: 4,787
District 61B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Paul Thissen - Incumbent Thissen assumed office in 2003.
- Paul Thissen - Incumbent Thissen assumed office in 2003.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Paul Thissen: 19,748
- Nate Atkins: 4,448
District 62A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Karen Clark - Incumbent Clark assumed office in 1981.
- Karen Clark - Incumbent Clark assumed office in 1981.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Karen Clark: 12,672
- Kurtis Hanna: 1,410
District 62B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Susan Allen - Incumbent Allen assumed office in 2012.
- Susan Allen - Incumbent Allen assumed office in 2012.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Susan Allen: 16,318
- Tom F. Johnson, III: 2,025
District 63A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Jim Davnie - Incumbent Davnie assumed office in 2001.
- Jim Davnie - Incumbent Davnie assumed office in 2001.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jim Davnie: 19,680
- Kirk Brink: 3,289
District 63B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Jean Wagenius - Incumbent Wagenius assumed office in 1987.
- Jean Wagenius - Incumbent Wagenius assumed office in 1987.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jean Wagenius: 17,181
- Matt Ashley: 5,240
District 64A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Erin Murphy - Incumbent Murphy assumed office in 2007.
- Erin Murphy - Incumbent Murphy assumed office in 2007.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Erin Murphy: 17,828
- Andrew Ojeda: 4,737
District 64B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Michael Paymar - Incumbent Paymer assumed office in 1997.
- Michael Paymar - Incumbent Paymer assumed office in 1997.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Michael Paymar: 17,273
- Brandon Carmack: 6,612
District 65A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Rena Moran - Incumbent Moran assumed office in 2011.
- Rena Moran - Incumbent Moran assumed office in 2011.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Rena Moran: 13,263
- Daniel Lipp: 2,387
District 65B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Carlos Mariani - Incumbent Mariani assumed office in 1991.
- Carlos Mariani - Incumbent Mariani assumed office in 1991.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Carlos Mariani: 13,176
- Carlos Conway: 3,653
District 66A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Alice Hausman - Incumbent Hausman assumed office in 1989.
- Alice Hausman - Incumbent Hausman assumed office in 1989.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- August 14 Independence primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Alice Hausman: 14,160
- Mark Fotsch: 6,984
- Dave Thomas: 1,311
District 66B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- John Lesch - Incumbent Lesch assumed office in 2003.
- John Lesch - Incumbent Lesch assumed office in 2003.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Lesch: 11,504
- Ben Blomgren: 2,951
District 67A
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Tim Mahoney - Incumbent Mahoney assumed office in 1999.
- Tim Mahoney - Incumbent Mahoney assumed office in 1999.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tim Mahoney: 10,533
- Cathy Hennelly: 2,941
District 67B
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Sheldon Johnson - Incumbent Johnson assumed office in 2001.
- Sheldon Johnson - Incumbent Johnson assumed office in 2001.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sheldon Johnson: 11,318
- John Quinn: 3,569
External links
- Minnesota Secretary of State - Official 2012 Primary Results
- Minnesota Secretary of State - 2012 General Election Candidates
See also
References
- ↑ Follow the Money, Minnesota
- ↑ Follow the Money: "Minnesota House 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑ 2010 Guide for Candidates
- ↑ U.S. Census, "2010 Census: Minnesota Profile," accessed September 5, 2012
- ↑ Minneapolis Star-Tribune, "Minnesota's changing face," March 17, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Public Radio, "House GOP releases redistricting plan," May 2, 2011
- ↑ Minnesota Public Radio, "Dayton vetoes redistricting bill," May 19, 2011
- ↑ MPRnews, "Redistricting fallout continues," February 23, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Star Tribune, "Duluth's Gauthier: 'I am done'," August 23, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Public Radio, "Minn. Supreme Court removes Gauthier from ballot," September 25, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State
- ↑ Bill McGaughey for State Representative, retrieved August 24, 2012.
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