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Carolyn Laine
| Carolyn Laine | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $86/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 7, 2006 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Minnesota | |
| Master's | Saint Mary's University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Educator | |
| Religion | Episcopalian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Laine earned her MA in Psychology from Saint Mary's University and BS in Education from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
She has worked as a teacher in Minneapolis Public Schools and as Financial Director of the Novalis Institute.
Laine is a member of the Interfaith Alliance, Saint Marks Episcopal Church, and the City of Columbia Heights City Charter Commission. She is married and has 5 children.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Laine has been appointed to these committees:
- Health and Human Services (Finance)
- Judiciary Policy and Finance
- Rules and Legislative Administration
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Laine served on these committees:
- Housing Finance and Policy and Public Health Finance Division (Vice Chair)
- Early Childhood Finance and Policy Division
- Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight
- Public Safety Finance Division
Elections
2010
Laine won re-election to the District 50A Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Timothy Utz (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 50A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Carolyn Laine (DFL)
|
7,674 | 59.68% | ||
| Timothy Utz (R) | 5,164 | 40.16% | ||
| Write-In | 20 | 0.16% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Carolyn Laine won election to the District 50A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Timothy Utz. [3]
Carolyn Laine raised $28,635 for her campaign.[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 50A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Carolyn Laine (DFL)
|
11,318 | 62.78% | ||
| Timothy Utz (R) | 6,652 | 36.90% | ||
| Write-In | 57 | 0.32% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Laine received $23,819 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Carolyn Laine's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $5,886 |
| 50th Senate District Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | $2,192 |
| Friends Of Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Women | $500 |
| Womenwinning | $500 |
| Minnesota Dental Association | $300 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $23,819 |
2008
Listed below are the two largest contributors to Carolyn Laine's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $6,530 |
| 50th Senate District Democrat-Farmer-Labor | $5,000 |
External links
- Carolyn Laine's personal website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Carolyn Laine
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
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Succeeded by NA |
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