Sondra Erickson
| Sondra Erickson | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 15A | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| 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, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Concordia College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 2, 1942 | |
| Profession | Retired teacher | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Erickson is a retired English teacher.
Erickson graduated from Concordia College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Erickson served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education Finance | ||||
| • Education Policy | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Erickson served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education Finance | ||||
| • Education Reform, Chair | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Taxes | ||||
Elections
2012
Erickson won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 15A. She ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Joe Walsh (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 15A, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Sondra Erickson Incumbent |
52.4% | 10,027 | |
| Democratic | Joe Walsh | 47.6% | 9,106 | |
| Total Votes | 19,133 | |||
2010
Erickson won election to the District 16A Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Gail Jackson (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 16A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gaul Jackson (DFL) | 7,470 | 44.39% | ||
| Sondra Erickson (R)
|
9.321 | 55.38% | ||
| Write-In | 18 | 0.10% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Erickson raised $30,922 in contributions.[4]
Her three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $4,231 |
| Eastlund Rob House Dist 17A Cmte | $2,500 |
| 6th Congressional District RPM | $2,000 |
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Personal
Erickson is widowed and has one child.
External links
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Facebook profile
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Steve Gottwalt (R) |
Minnesota State House District 15A 2013-present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Gail Jackson (DFL) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 16A 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Chris Swedzinski (R) |
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