Rod Hamilton
| Rod Hamilton | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 22B | ||
| 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 | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 1968 | |
| Place of birth | Humboldt, IA | |
| Profession | Pork Producer | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Hamilton works as a pork producer, and is former president of the Minnesota Pork Producers.
He is married and has 2 children.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hamilton served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture Policy | ||||
| • Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Finance | ||||
| • Transportation Finance | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hamilton served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Rural Development, Chair | ||||
| • Health and Human Services Finance | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Administration | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hamilton served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
Hamilton won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22B. He was unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Cheryl Avenel-Navara (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 22B, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Rod Hamilton Incumbent |
60.1% | 10,165 | |
| Democratic | Chery Avenel-Navara | 39.9% | 6,745 | |
| Total Votes | 16,910 | |||
2010
Hamilton won re-election to the District 22B Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Bill Brandt (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 22B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bill Brandt (DFL) | 3,811 | 30.8% | ||
| Rod Hamilton (R)
|
8,558 | 69.16% | ||
| Write-In | 6 | 0.05% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Rod Hamilton won election to the District 22B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Richard Peterson. [5]
Rod Hamilton raised $40,732 for his campaign.[6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 22B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Rod Hamilton (R)
|
10,180 | 60.37% | ||
| Richard Peterson (DFL) | 6,669 | 39.55% | ||
| Write-In | 14 | 0.08% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Hamilton received $22,904 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[7]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Rod Hamilton's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $3,579 |
| Minnesota Telecommunication Alliance | $500 |
| Minnesota Corn Growers Association | $500 |
| Jackson County RPM | $350 |
| Minnesota Ag PAC | $300 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $22,904 |
2008
Listed below are the two largest contributors to Rod Hamilton's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $4,371 |
| Jackson County Republican Party | $2,500 |
Recent news
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Rod Hamilton News Feed
- Letter: We need to to get tougher yet on tobacco - Worthington Daily Globe
- Governor tours storm damage - Worthington Daily Globe
- Letter: Thanks to all those who helped in wake of storm - Worthington Daily Globe
- Letter: State's payment rate to nursing homes must increase - Worthington Daily Globe
- CFANS students visit state Capitol - Minnesota Daily
- Murray County News - Murray County News
- Indiana judge strikes down law allowing the arrest of suspected illegal immigrants - Washington Post (blog)
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External links
- Rod Hamilton's personal website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Hamilton
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Rod Hamilton on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hamilton
- ↑ 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 Hamilton's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
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