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Tom Anzelc
| Tom Anzelc | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 5B | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $66/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 7, 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Saint Cloud University | |
| Other | University of Minnesota | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 4, 1946 | |
| Place of birth | Keewatin, MN | |
| Profession | Teacher/Local Union Official | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Anzelc has worked as a basketball/cross country coach, civics teacher, and labor union official. He served on the Saint Louis County Commission from 1980-1983.[1]
Anzelc is widowed and has 3 children.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Anzelc served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy | ||||
| • Education Finance | ||||
| • Taxes | ||||
| • Ways and Means, Vice-chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Anzelc served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Regulatory Reform | ||||
| • Education Finance | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Anzelc served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Labor | ||||
Elections
2012
Anzelc won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 5B. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 7 and defeated Carolyn McElfatrick (R) in the general election on November 6.[2]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 5B, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Tom Anzelc Incumbent |
53.5% | 11,162 | |
| Republican | Carolyn McElfatrick Incumbent | 46.5% | 9,707 | |
| Total Votes | 20,869 | |||
2010
Anzelc won for re-election to the District 3A Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Marv Ott (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 3A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Anzelc (DFL)
|
8,838 | 58.66% | ||
| Marv Ott (R) | 6,208 | 41.21% | ||
| Write-In | 20 | 0.13% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Anzelc won re-election to the District 3A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating opponents Marv Ott (R) and Bill Hamm (I).[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 3A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Anzelc (DFL)
|
11,219 | 59.53% | ||
| Marv Ott (R) | 6,506 | 34.52% | ||
| Bill Hamm (I) | 1,110 | 5.89% | ||
| Write-In | 10 | 0.05% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Anzelc received $18,779 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tom Anzelc's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $4,809 |
| Anzelc, Tom | $2,000 |
| Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation (FKA MPLS Central Labor Un Cncl) | $500 |
| Laborers District Council Of Minnesota & North Dakota | $500 |
| 3rd Senate District Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $18,779 |
2008
Anzelc raised $24,976 for his campaign.[6]
Listed below are the three largest contributors to Tom Anzelc's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $5,425 |
| Tom Anzelc | $2,000 |
| 3rd Senate District Democrat-Farmer-Labor | $2,000 |
Recent news
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Tom Anzelc News Feed
- An even dozen - Gay People's Chronicle - Gay People Chronicle
- Legislative notebook: Higher education bill freezes tuition at state colleges - Grand Forks Herald
- Local legislators stand on opposing sides of historic bill - The Lake Country Echo
- Minnesota pushes solar power; mines, mills off the hook - Duluth News Tribune
- Rep. Anzelc says no to legislative pay increase - Herald Review
- Minnesota Legislative Roundup: Minimum wage appears headed up, but how ... - Pierce County Herald
- Gun control won't come to a vote this session, Minnesota House speaker says - Pioneer Press
- Same-sex marriage bill passes Minnesota House, goes to the Senate - Herald Review
- Final push for legislative session - Mesabi Daily News
- Plethora of bills passed during week - Hibbing Daily Tribune
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External links
- Tom Anzelc's personal website
- Representative Anzelc's Webpage at the Minnesota House of Representatives
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Anzelc
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," Accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State – 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 Follow the Money's report on Tom's 2008 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Carly Melin (DFL) |
Minnesota State House District 5B 2013-Present |
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| Preceded by - |
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Succeeded by David Dill (DFL) |
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