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Patricia Torres Ray
| Patricia Torres Ray | ||
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| Minnesota State Senate District 63 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $96/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 7, 2006 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Minnesota | |
| Master's | University of Minnesota | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 25, 1964 | |
| Profession | Social Services Consultant | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Ray graduated from Minnesota with her Bachelor's and Master's in Public Affairs Degrees. Ray also serves as a Social Services Consultant/Policy Analyst/Program Administrator for the Minnesota Department of Human Services when the Senate is not in session.
Issues
Campaign themes
Ray's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Education
- Excerpt:"Investing in our youngest citizens is the most important thing we do to guarantee the economic and social wellbeing of our community. "
Health care
- Excerpt:"My goal is to make health care more available to all Minnesotans: including low-income families, those who are self-employed, and those who cannot afford the health care offered through their employers."
Environment
- Excerpt:"I will support policies that seek to protect Minnesota's water, sky and vital ecosystems."
Transportation
- Excerpt:"I support the expansion of public transportation that will be accessible to all residents of the Twin Cities."
Housing
- Excerpt:"I'll support investments in affordable housing to ensure that low and middle income working class residents are able to access stable and safe places to live."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ray served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Higher Education and Workforce Development | ||||
| • State and Local Government | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ray served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Jobs and Economic Growth | ||||
| • State Government Innovation and Veterans | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ray served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Health, Housing and Family Security | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Ray won election in the 2012 election for Minnesota State Senate District 63. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated Patrick Marron (R) in the general election on November 6.[2][3]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 63, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Patricia Torres Ray Incumbent |
81% | 36,866 | |
| Republican | Patrick Marron | 19% | 8,636 | |
| Total Votes | 45,502 | |||
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Ray won re-election to the 62nd District Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. Patrick Elgin ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Minnesota State Senate, District 62 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Patricia Torres Ray (DFL)
|
26671 | 79.64% | ||
| Patrick Elgin (R) | 6751 | 20.16% | ||
| Write-In | 68 | 0.20% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Ray won election to the 62nd District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating Dan Mathias (R).[4]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 62 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Patricia Torres Ray (DFL)
|
28,787 | 81.25% | ||
| Dan Mathias (R) | 6,569 | 18.54% | ||
| Write-In | 76 | 0.21% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Ray received $43,960 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Minnesota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Patricia Torres Ray's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $20,641 |
| Mah Mah Wi No Min | $500 |
| Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association | $500 |
| Minnesota Medical Association | $500 |
| Minneapolis Federation Of Teachers Local 59 | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $43,960 |
2006
In 2006, Ray collected $58,889 in donations.[6]
Her five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $21,956 |
| Jane Ranum Senate District 63 Committee | $750 |
| Mah Mah Wi No Min | $500 |
| Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association | $500 |
| Friends of DFL Women | $500 |
Recent news
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Patricia Torres Ray News Feed
- (UPDATED): Torres-Ray: Proposed Exemptions to MN Gay Marriage Bill 'Against ... - Patch.com
- Minnesota Senate boosts undocumented students' college dreams - Minneapolis Star Tribune
- Minnesota House Passes the Homeowners' Bill of Rights on Bipartisan Vote of ... - Coon Rapids ECM Publishers
- Minnesota Legislature: As spending bills clear, time to talk taxes - Pioneer Press
- Hungering for a driver's license: Effort by undocumented immigrants comes ... - Twin Cities Daily Planet
- Minn. Senate Rejects, Then Backs Tax Hike Bill - CBS Local
- Deal on foreclosure bill comes together - Politics in Minnesota
- Hotdish Politics: Are community gardens good for the public health or a waste ... - Minneapolis Star Tribune
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District 62
Ray represents Minnesota Senate District 62. District 62 includes Western Minneapolis[7].
Personal
Patricia is married to Jackson Ray. They have two children and reside in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
External links
- Patricia Torres Ray's official campaign website
- Patricia Torres Ray's official Minnesota State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smartgraphical profile
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- Minnesota Public Radio votetracker profile
References
- ↑ "patriciaforsenate," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," Accessed June 25, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2006 contributions to Patricia Torres Ray
- ↑ "Minnesota Secretary of State" Map of Senate District 62
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Ken Kelash (DFL) |
Minnesota State Senate District 63 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State Senate District 62 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Jeff Hayden (DFL) |
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