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Torrey Westrom
| Torrey Westrom | ||
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| Minnesota State Senate District 12 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 8, 2013 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 16 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $96/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Minnesota House of Representatives District 11 | ||
| 1997-2013 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Bemidji State University | |
| J.D. | William Mitchell College of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 27, 1973 | |
| Place of birth | Golden Valley, MN | |
| Profession | Attorney/Realtor/Small Business | |
| Religion | Evangelical Free Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Westrom is an attorney and realtor. He received his JD from the William Mitchell College of Law, and BA in Political Science/Business Administration from Bemidji State University.[1]
He is married and has 2 children.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Westrom served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance | ||||
| • Transportation and Public Safety | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Westrom served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Civil Law, Chair | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Administration | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Westrom served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Civil Justice | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Administration | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Westrom won election for the District 12 Senate seat in 2012 due to redistricting. He ran unopposed in the August 14 Republican primary and defeated John Schultz (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 12, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Torrey Westrom |
61.5% | 25,279 | |
| Democratic | John Schultz | 38.5% | 15,801 | |
| Total Votes | 41,080 | |||
2010
Westrom won re-election to the District 11A Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Bennett Smith (DFL) and Dave Holman (Independence Party of Minnesota) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 11A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bennett Smith (DFL) | 5,496 | 33.52% | ||
| Torrey Westrom (R)
|
10,091 | 61.54% | ||
| Dave Holman (Independence) | 804 | 4.9% | ||
| Write-In | 7 | 0.04% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Torrey Westrom won election to the District 11A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Bruce Campbell and Dave Holman. [5]
Torrey Westrom raised $53,915 for his campaign.[6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 11A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Torrey Westrom (R)
|
13,699 | 64.89% | ||
| Bruce Campbell (DFL) | 6,328 | 29.97% | ||
| Dave Holman (I) | 1,064 | 5.04% | ||
| Write-In | 20 | 0.09% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Westrom received $45,701 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[7]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Torrey Westrom's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $4,242 |
| Grant County Republican Cmte | $3,500 |
| Grant County Republicans | $750 |
| Minnesota Association Of Realtors | $500 |
| Brutlag, Paul | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $45,701 |
2008
Listed below are the three largest contributors to Torrey Westrom's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $5,454 |
| Grant County Republican Party | $4,000 |
| Douglas County Republican Party | $1,250 |
Recent news
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Torrey Westrom News Feed
- Capital Chatter: Democrats celebrate sending schools more money - Worthington Daily Globe
- Column - Minnesota proves it's truly 'the progressive state' - Alexandria Echo Press
- Loud union dispute joins Minnesota legislative budget debate - In-Forum
- Tough legislative session comes to a close - Alexandria Echo Press
- St. Cloud-area legislators' votes split on approved $15.7B education budget - St. Cloud Times
- Minnesota Senate Clears Way for Same-Sex Marriage - New York Times
- Tuition freeze, DREAM Act pass both House and Senate - Minnesota Daily
- Minnesota Legislative Roundup: Senators pass tax bill following uncertainty - Pierce County Herald
- $11 billion HHS budget bill on its way to governor's desk - St. Cloud Times
- Conference committees on key finance bills take shape - Politics in Minnesota
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External links
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Westrom
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Torrey Westrom on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Westrom
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," retrieved June 12, 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 Westrom's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
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