Ron Shimanski
| Ron Shimanski | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Associate's | Ridgewater College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 23, 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Hutchinson, MN | |
| Profession | Farmer/Business Owner | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Shimanski has worked as a farmer and layout and design technician. He is widowed and has 3 children.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Shimanski served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Shimanski served on these committees:
- Crime Victims/Criminal Records Division (Vice Chair)
- Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs
- Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Finance Division
- Ethics
- Finance
- Public Safety Policy and Oversight
Elections
2010
Shimanski won re-election to the District 18A Seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the August 10 primary. He also faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 18A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Ron Shimanski (R)
|
12,075 | 97.72% | ||
| Write-In | 283 | 2.28% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ron Shimanski won election to the District 18A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Eric Angvall. [3]
Ron Shimanski raised $33,683 for his campaign.[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 18A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ron Shimanski (R)
|
12,312 | 63.29% | ||
| Eric Angvall (DFL) | 7,122 | 36.61% | ||
| Write-In | 19 | 0.10% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Shimanski received $17,805 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ron Shimanski's campaign in 2010 | |
| Shimanski, Christopher | $500 |
| Minnesota Corn Growers Association | $500 |
| Minnesota Telecommunication Alliance | $500 |
| Haselow, Robert E | $250 |
| Novak, Greg | $250 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $17,805 |
2008
Listed below are the two largest contributors to Ron Shimanski's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $5,036 |
| McLeod County Republican Party | $3,250 |
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External links
- Ron Shimanski's personal website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Shimanski
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Ron Shimanski on Facebook
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State House District 18A 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Dean Urdahl (R) |
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