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Steve Drazkowski
| Steve Drazkowski | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 21B | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $66/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | August 7, 2007 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Wisconsin | |
| Master's | University of Minnesota | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 27, 1964 | |
| Place of birth | Winona, MN | |
| Profession | Co-Owner, Decor and Gift Shopping | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Drazkowski is Co-Owner of Decor and Gift Shopping. He previously served as Minnesota Field Director for Whitetails Unlimited, Agriculture Educator at University of Minnesota Extension Service, County Extension Agriculture Agent for Hinckley, and a marketing employee for the Vision Design Group, Incorporated.
Drazkowski is a member of Ducks Unlimited, Frontenac Sportsmen's Club, Lake City Sportsmen's Club, Midwest Forage Association, Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life, Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, National Future Farmers of America Alumni Association, National Rifle Association, Saint Felix Catholic Church, and the Southeast Minnesota Agricultural Alliance.[1]
He is married and has one child.
Issues
Campaign themes
Drazkowski's website highlights the following campaign themes:[2]
Energy
- Excerpt:"It is time for Minnesota to be a leader in establishing energy independence, not simply establishing an energy standard. Minnesota’s working families are paying more than ever before for energy – and there are no signs of that trend reversing."
Education
- Excerpt:"State mandates threaten the ability of our schools to provide high quality education at reasonable funding levels. Steve strongly favors reducing state mandates for schools, simplifying the state’s funding formulas to make them easier for all to understand, increasing local school board control, and introducing performance pay for teachers."
Marriage
- Excerpt:"Marriage is a time-tested and sacred institution between one man and one woman. Steve firmly believes that Minnesotans should be given the opportunity to vote upon the constitutional definition of marriage for our state."
Guns
- Excerpt:"Steve highly values gun ownership, personal protection, and the second amendment. He believes that our right to own and bear arms shall not be infringed, period."
Healthcare
- Excerpt:"Draz believes that personal choice and personal responsibility have been removed from our system, creating a government-driven momentum for health care price increases."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Drazkowski served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government Operations | ||||
| • Judiciary Finance and Policy | ||||
| • Taxes | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Drazkowski served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Capital Investment | ||||
| • Civil Law, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance | ||||
| • Taxes | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Drazkowski served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Civil Justice | ||||
| • Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs | ||||
| • Environment Policy and Oversight | ||||
| • Public Safety Policy and Oversight | ||||
Elections
2012
Drazkowski won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 21A. He was unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Bruce Montplaisir (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 21B, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Steve Drazkowski Incumbent |
58% | 11,759 | |
| Democratic | Bruce Montplaisir | 42% | 8,511 | |
| Total Votes | 20,270 | |||
2010
Drazkowski won re-election to the District 28B Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Mark A. Schneider (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 28B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mark A. Schneider (DFL) | 5,160 | 34.77% | ||
| Steve Drazkowski (R)
|
9,669 | 65.15% | ||
| Write-In | 12 | 0.08% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Steve Drazkowski won election to the District 28B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Linda Pfeilsticker. [6]
Steve Drazkowski raised $33,422 for his campaign.[7]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 28B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Steve Drazkowski (R)
|
10980 | 54.75% | ||
| Linda Pfeilsticker (DFL) | 9050 | 45.13% | ||
| Write-In | 24 | 0.12% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Drazkowski received $32,542 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[8]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Steve Drazkowski's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $4,254 |
| Cummins, Robert & Joan | $1,000 |
| Roschen, Jim & Deb | $500 |
| Winona County Republicans 20158 | $450 |
| Jones, Doug & Staughton, Mary | $422 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $32,542 |
2008
Listed below is the largest contributor to Steve Drazkowski's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $5,417 |
External links
- Steve Drazkowski's campaign website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Drazkowski
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Steve Drazkowski on Facebook
- Steve Drazkowski on Twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Drazkowski
- ↑ "draz," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ 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 Drazkowski's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Paul Torkelson (R) |
Minnesota State House District 21B 2013-present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State House District 28B 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Gregory Davids (R) |
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