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Tom Hackbarth
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| Tom Hackbarth | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 48A | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 13 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $86/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 3, 1998 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Minnesota House of Representatives | ||
| 1995-1997 | ||
| Education | ||
| Other | North Hennepin Community College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 28, 1951 | |
| Place of birth | Minneapolis, MN | |
| Profession | Automotive Parts Saleman (retired) | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Hackbarth is retired. He was an automotive parts salesman for Brookdale Ford.
Hackbarth is a member of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church and firefighter with the Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department. He is married and has 3 children.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hackbarth has been appointed to these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hackbarth served on these committees:
- Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division (Lead GOP)
- Energy Finance and Policy Division
- Environment Policy and Oversight
- Finance
- Game, Fish and Forestry Division
Elections
2010
Hackbarth won re-election to the District 48A Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Laurie Olmon (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 48A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Laurie Olmon (DFL) | 5,976 | 33.29% | ||
 Tom Hackbarth (R)
| 11,965 | 66.64% | ||
| Write-In | 13 | 0.07% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Tom Hackbarth won election to the District 48A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Sharon Lawrence. [3]
Tom Hackbarth raised $28,979 for his campaign.[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 48A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Hackbarth (R)
| 14,066 | 60.03% | ||
| Sharon Lawrence (DFL) | 9,335 | 39.84% | ||
| Write-In | 32 | 0.14% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Hackbarth received $15,858 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tom Hackbarth's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $5,507 |
| Senate Dist 48 Rep | $500 |
| Minnesota Unreadable | $500 |
| Great River Energy Action | $500 |
| 48th Senate District Republican Party | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $15,858 |
2008
Listed below is the largest contributor to Tom Hackbarth's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $7,223 |
External links
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Tom Hackbarth
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
References
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| Preceded by ' | Minnesota State House District 48A 1999–present | Succeeded by NA |
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