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Tom Rukavina
| Tom Rukavina | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 1987 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Minnesota | |
| Associate's | Mesabi Range Community and Technical College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 23, 1950 | |
| Profession | Legal Assistant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Rukavina has worked as a legal assistant. He previously served on the Pike Township Town Board and was Chair of the city of Virginia School Board.
He is a member of the Minnesota Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board.[1]
Rukavina is single and has 2 children.
Issue positions
Rukavina has been active in sponsoring medical marijuana legislation in Minnesota. This may lead to a Medical Marijuana Amendment appearing on the November 2010 ballot in the state.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rukavina served on these committees:
- Capital Investment
- Higher Education Policy and Finance, Ranking Minority Member
- Taxes
- Ways and Means
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rukavina served on these committees:
- Higher Education and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Division (Chair)
- Capital Investment Finance Division
- Finance
- Taxes
Elections
2010
Rukavina won for re-election to the District 5A Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Greg Knutson (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 5A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Tom Rukavina (DFL)
|
11,799 | 70.81% | ||
| Greg Knutson (R) | 4,842 | 29.06% | ||
| Write-In | 21 | 0.13% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Rukavina won re-election to the District 5A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Greg Knutson (R).[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 5A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Rukavina (DFL)
|
16,230 | 78.33% | ||
| Greg Knutson (R) | 4,461 | 21.53% | ||
| Write-In | 29 | 0.14% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Rukavina received $30,904 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tom Rukavina's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $6,824 |
| 5th Senate District Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | $1,200 |
| Minneapolis Firefighters Relief Association East Side Station | $500 |
| Great River Energy Action Team State | $500 |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 589 | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $30,904 |
2008
Rukavina raised $51,206 for his campaign.[6]
Listed below are the two largest contributors to Tom Rukavina's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $7,808 |
| 5th Senate District Democrat-Farmer-Labor | $2,000 |
Recent news
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Tom Rukavina News Feed
- Political speeches: Why all the lengthy rhetoric even when they know they'll lose? - MinnPost.com
- Ribbon cutting held for Iron Range Engineering - Hometown Focus
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External links
- Tom Rukavina's campaign website
- Representative Rukavina's Webpage at the Minnesota House of Representatives
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Tom Rukavina on Facebook
- Tom Rukavina on Twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Rukavina
- ↑ The Political Animal, "Medical Marijuana Vetoed", May 22, 2009
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State – 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 Follow the Money's report on Tom's 2008 campaign contributions
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Succeeded by John Persell (DFL) |
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