Warren Limmer
| Warren Limmer | ||
 | ||
| Minnesota State Senate District 34 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 18 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $96/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | February 2, 1995 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Minnesota House of Representatives | ||
| 1989 - 1996 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Saint Cloud State University | |
| Associate's | North Hennepin Community College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 24, 1955 | |
| Place of birth | Sioux Falls, SD | |
| Profession | Real Estate Broker | |
| Religion | Protestant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Limmer graduated from North Hennipen Community College with his Associate's Degree and later graduated with a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice from St. Cloud State. Limmer is a former Corrections Officer.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Limmer served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules and Administration | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Limmer served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary and Public Safety, Chair | ||||
| • Local Government and Elections | ||||
| • Rules and Administration | ||||
| • Taxes | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Limmer served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Taxes | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Limmer won election in District 34 in 2012 due to redistricting. He was unopposed in the August 14 Republican primary and defeated Sharon Bahensky (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 34, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Warren Limmer Incumbent |
57.1% | 25,847 | |
| Democratic | Sharon Bahensky | 42.9% | 19,406 | |
| Total Votes | 45,253 | |||
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Limmer won re-election to the 32nd District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. No Democrats are running. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Minnesota State Senate, District 32 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Warren Limmer (R)
|
28902 | 97.25% | ||
| Write-In | 818 | 2.75% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Limmer won re-election to the 32nd District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating John Olson (DFL).[3]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 32 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Warren Limmer (R)
|
21,737 | 58.06% | ||
| John Olson (DFL) | 15,666 | 41.85% | ||
| Write-In | 35 | 0.09% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Limmer received $11,775 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Minnesota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Warren Limmer's campaign in 2010 | |
| Cuvol Cmte | $500 |
| Prairie Island PAC | $500 |
| Minnesota Association Of Realtors | $500 |
| Fond Du Lac Cmte On Education | $500 |
| C A R PAC | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $11,775 |
2006
In 2006, Limmer collected $48,338 in donations.[5]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $18,310 |
| Senate District 32 Republicans | $1,000 |
| Michael and Barbara Wigley | $1,000 |
| Lockridge Grindal Nauen & Holstein | $500 |
| Aaron Hall Senate Team | $500 |
Recent news
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Warren Limmer News Feed
- Friday Opinuendo: On MSP Concourse G, green thumbs, liberty and more - Pioneer Press
- Candidates break loose on Minnesota Secretary of State race - MinnPost.com (blog)
- Minnesota's sex-offender program needs reform - Minneapolis Star Tribune
- Would-be candidates sniffing out SoS race - Politics in Minnesota
- Minnesota Secretary of State Ritchie won't run again - Grand Forks Herald
- Michele Bachmann calls it quits in Congress. But what might be next? - Pioneer Press
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District 32
Limmer represents Minnesota Senate District 32. District 32 the Minneapolis suburbs of Maple Grove, Rogers, and Rockford [6].
Personal
Warren is married to Lori Limmer. They have three children and reside in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
External links
- Warren Limmer'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, 1996
- Minnesota Public Radio votetracker profile
References
- ↑ 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 - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2006 contributions to Warren Limmer
- ↑ "Minnesota Secretary of State" Map of Senate District 32
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Julianne Ortman (R) |
Minnesota State Senate District 34 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State Senate District 32 Febuary 1995–2013 |
Succeeded by Sean Nienow (R) |
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