Phyllis Kahn
| Phyllis Kahn | ||
 | ||
| Minnesota House of Representatives District 60B | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1973 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 40 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $66/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 7, 1972 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Cornell University | |
| Master's | Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government | |
| Ph.D. | Yale University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 23, 1937 | |
| Place of birth | Brooklyn, NY | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Religion | Jewish | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Kahn earned her MPA from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, PhD in Biophysics from Yale University, and BA in Physics from Cornell University.
She worked as a Genetics Research Associate at the University of Minnesota from 1965-1974.
Kahn is a member of the American Association for Advancement of Science, American Youth Hostel Association, Association of Non-Smokers, League of American Cyclists, Minnesota Coalition of Bicyclists, Minnesota Distance Running Association, National Organization for Women, Sierra Club, and the Union of Concerned Scientists.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kahn served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Finance | ||||
| • Government Operations | ||||
| • Legacy, Chair | ||||
| • State Government Finance and Veterans Affairs | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kahn served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • State Government Finance | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kahn served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance | ||||
| • State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
Khan won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 60B. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated Kody Zalewski (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 60B, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Phyllis Kahn Incumbent |
78.6% | 12,472 | |
| Republican | Kody Zalewski | 21.4% | 3,392 | |
| Total Votes | 15,864 | |||
2010
Kahn won re-election to the District 59B Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Ole Hovde (R), Dan Craigie (G) and Ron Lischeid (Independence Party of Minnesota) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 59B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Phyllis Kahn (DFL)
|
7,353 | 66.97% | ||
| Ole Hovde (R) | 2,074 | 18.89% | ||
| Dan Craigie (G) | 1,035 | 9.43% | ||
| Ron Lischeid | 491 | 4.47% | ||
| Write-In | 26 | 0.24% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Phyllis Kahn won election to the District 59B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Ole Hovde and Ron Lischeid. [5]
Phyllis Kahn raised $37,460 for her campaign.[6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 59B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Phyllis Kahn (DFL)
|
12,037 | 66.98% | ||
| Ole Hovde (R) | 4,463 | 24.84% | ||
| Ron Lischeid (I) | 1,393 | 7.75% | ||
| Write-In | 77 | 0.43% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Kahn received $26,032 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[7]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Phyllis Kahn's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $8,177 |
| Minneapolis Police Relief Association | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association | $500 |
| Minneapolis Federation Of Teachers Local 59 | $500 |
| ACBC/Minnesota PAC | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $26,032 |
2008
Listed below is the largest contributor to Phyllis Kahn's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $8,090 |
Awards
In 2009, Governing magazine named Kahn as one of eight "Public Officials of the Year" for her legislative record, particularly her work on women's rights.[8] Other honorees included Kentucky Auditor Crit Luallen, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley, and Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed. Each year since 1994, Governing has selected a handful of state and local officials to honor for standout job performance. The Public Officials of the Year program "recognizes leaders from state, city and county government who exemplify the ideals of public service."[9]
External links
- Phyllis Kahn's personal website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Phyllis Kahn
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Kahn
- ↑ 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 Kahn's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Zach Patton, Governing, "Eyes on the Goal," 2009
- ↑ Governing, "GOVERNING Announces 2012 Public Officials of the Year," October 19, 2012
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Frank Hornstein (DFL) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 60B 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B 1973–2013 |
Succeeded by Raymond Dehn (DFL) |
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