Thomas Bakk
| Thomas Bakk | ||
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| Minnesota State Senate District 3 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $96/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 5, 2002 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Minnesota House of Representatives | ||
| 1995 to 2003 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Minnesota-Duluth | |
| Associate's | Mesabi Community College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 8, 1954 | |
| Profession | Labor Representative | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Bakk graduated from Minnesota Duluth with his Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations and earned an Associate's Degree from Mesabi Community College.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bakk served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules and Administration, Chair | ||||
| • Taxes | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bakk served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules and Administration | ||||
| • Taxes | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bakk served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business, Industry and Jobs | ||||
| • Rules and Administration | ||||
| • Taxes | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Bakk won re-election to the 6th District seat in 2012. He was unopposed in the August 14 primary and defeated Jennifer Havlick (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 3, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Thomas Bakk Incumbent |
64.7% | 28,427 | |
| Republican | Jennifer Havlick | 35.3% | 15,509 | |
| Total Votes | 43,936 | |||
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Bakk won re-election to the 6th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Jennifer Havlick ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Minnesota State Senate, District 6 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas Bakk (DFL)
|
21728 | 62.94% | ||
| Jennifer Havlick (R) | 12742 | 36.91% | ||
| Write-In | 54 | 0.16% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Bakk won re-election to the 6th District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating Jennifer Havlick (R).[2]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 6 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas Bakk (DFL)
|
25,275 | 71.33% | ||
| Jennifer Havlick (R) | 10,065 | 28.41% | ||
| Write-In | 93 | 0.26% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Bakk received $63,260 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[3]
| Minnesota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Bakk's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $13,865 |
| 6th Senate District Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | $5,500 |
| Local 49 | $500 |
| Sheetmetal Local 10 | $500 |
| Pipefitters Local 455 | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $63,260 |
2006
In 2006, Bakk collected $76,155 in donations.[4]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $15,254 |
| Lakes and Plains Regional Council of Carpenters and Joiners | $500 |
| St. Paul Pipefitters Local 455 | $500 |
| Minnesota Auto Dealers Association | $500 |
| Best and Flanagan | $500 |
Recent news
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- MN Senator Tom Bakk Gives Powerful, Moving Testimony About Gay Priest Who ... - Towleroad
- Minnesota Senate revives smaller bonding bill for Capitol repairs - Pioneer Press
- Minnesota: Senate DFL proposes more taxes on more people - Pioneer Press
- Photos: Senate passes same-sex marriage bill - Minnesota Public Radio
- Fate in doubt for Minnesota minimum-wage and unionization bills - MinnPost.com
- Senate's move on Capitol renovation complicates bonding outlook - Politics in Minnesota
- Minnesota Senate needs two tries to pass DFL tax bill - MinnPost.com
- Ness hopes to hold tax rates steady after state funding boost - Duluth News Tribune
- Minnesota Legislature minimum-wage deal still 'doable,' sponsor says - Pioneer Press
- Minnesota House takes up union debate, bonding - Pioneer Press
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District 6
Bakk represents Minnesota Senate District 6. District 6 includes the Greater Duluth Region[5].
Personal
Thomas is married to Lori Bakk. They have four children and reside in Cook, Minnesota.
External links
- Thomas Bakk's official Minnesota State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smartgraphical profile
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Minnesota Public Radio votetracker profile
- Thomas Bakk on Facebook
References
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| Preceded by Tom Saxhaug (DFL) |
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Succeeded by David Tomassoni (DFL) |
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