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Ray Vandeveer
| Ray Vandeveer | ||
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| Minnesota State Senate District 52 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| 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 | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Minnesota House of Representatives | ||
| 1999 - 2007 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Saint Cloud State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 8, 1953 | |
| Profession | Real Estate Appraiser | |
| Religion | Protestant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Vandeveer graduated with his Bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State and is a former Real Estate Appraiser.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Vandeveer has been appointed to these committees:
- Commerce and Consumer Protection
- Energy, Utilities, Technology, and Communications
- Local Government and Elections, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Vandeveer served on these committees:
- Commerce and Consumer Protection
- Economic Development and Housing Budget Division
- Energy, Utilities, Technology and Communications[1]
Elections
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Vandeveer won re-election to the 52nd District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Becky Siekmeier ran for the seat on the DFL ticket and John McCallum ran for the Independence Party. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Minnesota State Senate, District 52 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Ray Vandeveer (R)
|
23184 | 55.89% | ||
| Becky Siekmeier (DFL) | 15343 | 36.98% | ||
| John McCallum (I) | 2941 | 7.09% | ||
| Write-In | 17 | 0.04% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Vandeveer won re-election to the 52nd District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating David Francis (DFL).[2]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 52 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ray Vandeveer (R)
|
21,472 | 52.41% | ||
| David Francis (DFL) | 19,455 | 47.48% | ||
| Write-In | 46 | 0.11% | ||
Campaign donors
In 2006, Vandeveer collected $49,064 in donations.[3]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $15,700 |
| Michele Bachmann Senate District 52 Committee | $5,000 |
| National Federation of Independent Business | $500 |
| Marjorie Carpenter | $500 |
| Dorsey & Whitney | $500 |
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District 52
Vandeveer represents Minnesota Senate District 52. District 52 includes the Minneapolis/St. Paul suburbs of Center Lake, Forestville, and Stillwater[4].
Personal
Don is married to Lessa Betzold. They have one child and reside in Fridley, Minnesota.
External links
- Ray Vandeveer's official Minnesota State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Minnesota Public Radio votetracker profile
- Ray Vandeveer on Facebook
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