Brad Tabke
2023 - Present
2027
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Brad Tabke (Democratic Party) is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 54A. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Tabke (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 54A. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Tabke completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Brad Tabke lives in Shakopee, Minnesota. Tabke earned a B.S. in horticulture from Iowa State University in 2001. His career experience includes founding Grepoli LLC and Ethical Landscape Consultants LLC and working as a vice president of sales for Reliable Property Services and vice president of operations for Outdoor Environments. Tabke served as the chairman of the board of the Shakopee Area Chamber of Commerce and as mayor of the City of Shakopee.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Tabke was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee
- Commerce Finance and Policy Committee
- Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Committee
- House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee, Vice Chair
2019-2020
Tabke was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A
Incumbent Brad Tabke defeated Aaron Paul in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brad Tabke (D)  | 49.9 | 10,973 |
| Aaron Paul (R) | 49.9 | 10,959 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 36 | ||
| Total votes: 21,968 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Brad Tabke advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Aaron Paul advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Tabke in this election.
2022
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A
Brad Tabke defeated incumbent Erik Mortensen and Ryan Martin in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brad Tabke (D) | 51.8 | 8,243 |
 | Erik Mortensen (R) | 43.5 | 6,923 | |
 | Ryan Martin (Legal Marijuana Now Party) | 4.3 | 690 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 63 | ||
| Total votes: 15,919 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A
Brad Tabke advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brad Tabke | 100.0 | 1,207 |
| Total votes: 1,207 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A
Incumbent Erik Mortensen defeated Bob Loonan in the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Erik Mortensen | 55.0 | 1,473 |
 | Bob Loonan | 45.0 | 1,206 | |
| Total votes: 2,679 | |||
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Legal Marijuana Now Party primary election
Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A
Ryan Martin advanced from the Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Martin | 100.0 | 15 |
| Total votes: 15 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A
Erik Mortensen defeated incumbent Brad Tabke and Ryan Martin in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Erik Mortensen (R) | 47.4 | 10,926 |
| Brad Tabke (D) | 45.0 | 10,372 | |
| Ryan Martin (Legal Marijuana Now Party) | 7.4 | 1,706 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 44 | ||
| Total votes: 23,048 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A
Incumbent Brad Tabke advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brad Tabke | 100.0 | 2,056 |
| Total votes: 2,056 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A
Erik Mortensen defeated Bob Loonan in the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Erik Mortensen | 55.0 | 1,673 |
| Bob Loonan | 45.0 | 1,369 | |
| Total votes: 3,042 | |||
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Legal Marijuana Now Party primary election
Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A
Ryan Martin advanced from the Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Martin | 100.0 | 40 |
| Total votes: 40 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A
Brad Tabke defeated Erik Mortensen in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brad Tabke (D) | 51.5 | 8,984 |
| Erik Mortensen (R) | 48.1 | 8,382 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 70 | ||
| Total votes: 17,436 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A
Brad Tabke advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brad Tabke | 100.0 | 2,137 |
| Total votes: 2,137 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A
Erik Mortensen defeated incumbent Bob Loonan in the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Erik Mortensen | 57.8 | 1,727 |
| Bob Loonan | 42.2 | 1,263 | |
| Total votes: 2,990 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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My wife, Katy, and I married in 2001, and two years later, we bought our home in Shakopee. At the time, it backed up to a cornfield and overlooked a local baseball field. A huge baseball fan and Iowa-farm-kid-Field-of-Dreams-loving guy, I couldn't resist the view. Our city has grown by leaps and bounds since then. While the baseball field remains, we now overlook a grocery store and fire station. Today, we have two children, aged 13 and 17; a dog, Scout; and some chickens to feed my farm-life itch. Shakopee is beautifully diverse, and a community that takes care of its own. We’re proud to call this city our home.
When Katy and I were expecting our first child, I applied for a position with the Shakopee Parks and Rec Board. Creating meaningful change for our city proved exciting and I saw the opportunity to create an even stronger community for her—and all of us as mayor of Shakopee. When I ran for re-election, I won with 87% of the vote and I am proud of the work I did then, and the work I have done since then as your state representative.- Investing in our kids and teachers is one of the best investments we can make. Not only does this funding enable our dynamic workforce of the future, but it also reduces social spending later in life.
Yet, the Minnesota GOP chronically underfunded our schools for more than a decade.
That's why I voted for a $2.2B increase in public school funding last year—delivering $16M to Shakopee schools.
And I’ll continue to support fully funding our schools. It’s how we’ll close the opportunity gap, recruit and retain great teachers, help our kids realize their full potential, and attract businesses and families to our state—ultimately growing our economy. - Shakopeans, just like you, are getting squeezed by higher bills in every corner of their lives. That’s why I’ve been working on solutions to bring down costs. Alongside my fellow Democrats, I: --Made housing more affordable through a $1B investment in housing supply --Put more money in your pocket with the largest state tax cut in Minnesota history --Protected you from property tax increases by directing more state money to local communities for city services --Shielded you from an average of $3,000 in losses per year by banning junk fees When I’m re-elected, I’ll keep working with legislators and community partners to bring relief to hard-working Minnesotans like you.
- Women, not politicians, are uniquely qualified to make the difficult decisions that affect their health and families’ well-being. They should have the freedom to make them. Yet, Republicans in Minnesota—and all across this nation—are trying to take away that freedom. That’s why I voted to protect your right to abortion last year. With your support, I’ll continue fighting to protect your access to reproductive care—including birth control and IVF. The government should not interfere with a woman’s private medical decisions. Rather, she should be free to make these decisions privately and in consultation with medical professionals and other family members, as she chooses.
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2022
Brad Tabke did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Brad Tabke did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
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2024
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In 2024, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 12 to May 20.
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2023
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In 2023, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 22.
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2020
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In 2020, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 11 to May 17. Special sessions were convened: June 12 to June 19; July 13 to July 21; August 12; September 11; October 12 to October 15; and November 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 20.
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2018
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In 2018, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 20 through May 21.
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Keith Franke (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A 2019-2021 |
Succeeded by Erik Mortensen (R) |
