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Bill Glahn
Bill Glahn was a 2012 Republican candidate for District 49A of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
Glahn's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Job Growth and Economic Development
- Excerpt: "I will use my experience as a small business owner to help grow our economy and create the jobs our state needs. I will work for tax and regulatory policies that encourage entrepreneurs to invest and expand their operations in Edina and Minnesota."
Education
- Excerpt: "I know that Edina's quality of life is enhanced by our excellent public and private school systems. I will champion student-centered education reforms to help ensure high achievement, as well as fight for fair funding, parental involvement and financial accountability."
Responsible Budgeting
- Excerpt: "Government must live within its means, not only when times are good, but especially during times of economic challenge. I support smaller, limited government that efficiently funds the needed priorities of education, healthcare, transportation, public safety and environmental protection and does it without job-killing tax increases."
Elections
2012
Glahn ran in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 49A. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and was defeated by Ron Erhardt (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | ![]() |
55.9% | 14,101 | |
Republican | Bill Glahn | 44.1% | 11,139 | |
Total Votes | 25,240 |
Recent news
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