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Carolyn Laine
Carolyn Laine (Democratic Party) was a member of the Minnesota State Senate, representing District 41. Laine assumed office in 2017. Laine left office on January 5, 2021.
Laine (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota State Senate to represent District 41. Laine won in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Laine is a former Democratic-Farmer-Labor member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 41B from 2007 to 2017.
Biography
Laine earned her B.S. in education from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and M.A. in psychology from Saint Mary's University. Her professional experience includes working as a teacher in Minneapolis Public Schools and as financial director of the Novalis Institute.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Laine was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Capital Investment Committee
- State Government Finance and Policy and Elections Committee (decommissioned)
- Local Government Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Capital Investment |
| • Local Government |
| • State Government |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Laine served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Government Operations and Elections Policy |
| • Health and Human Services Finance |
| • State Government Finance |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Laine served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Early Childhood and Youth Development Policy, Vice chair |
| • Elections |
| • Health and Human Services Finance |
| • Labor, Workplace and Regulated Industries |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Laine served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Health and Human Services Finance |
| • Judiciary Policy and Finance |
| • Rules and Legislative Administration |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Laine served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight |
Campaign themes
2016
Laine's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[2]
Education
- Excerpt: "I support a world-class public education system, with affordable higher education for all Minnesotans."
Economy
- Excerpt: "I support meaningful economic security for all workers and wage-earning families, including livable-wage jobs, pay equity for women, and family supports to include a minimum of 12 weeks paid parental leave, paid sick days, and family leave."
Environment
- Excerpt: "I support strong environmental protections for clean water, air, and earth."
Transportation
- Excerpt: "I support a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system with good roads, bridges, and transit solutions that serve the differing needs of both urban and rural communities, creating a state-wide system for businesses, workers, students, and recreation.:
2012
Laine's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[3]
Jobs
- Excerpt: "Jobs were priority #1 this session. I supported a jobs-focused capital investment bill to create over 10,000 jobs throughout the state. In addition, I supported common sense tax reforms designed to support small businesses and spark investment in high-tech start-ups."
Budget
- Excerpt: "I will continue to work for a balanced approach to our budget shortfall. We need to make cuts, raise revenue, and stimulate jobs."
Education
- Excerpt: "I am a strong advocate for improving Minnesota’s schools. I have worked hard to improve early childhood programs and increase accountability."
Health Care
- Excerpt: "I continue to fight for affordable, universal and quality health care for all Minnesotans."
Families
- Excerpt: "I have authored and supported legislation that helps Minnesota families. I helped expand childbirth options with the licensing of birth centers and by providing women the choice of having the support of a certified doula."
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2020
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2020
Carolyn Laine did not file to run for re-election.
2016
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Minnesota State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 31, 2016. Incumbent Barb Goodwin (D) did not seek re-election.
Carolyn Laine defeated Gary Johnson in the Minnesota State Senate District 41 general election.[4][5]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 41 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Carolyn Laine |
61.16% | 25,096 | |
| Republican | Gary Johnson | 38.84% | 15,939 | |
| Total Votes | 41,035 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Carolyn Laine ran unopposed in the Minnesota State Senate District 41 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 41 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Carolyn Laine (unopposed) | |
Gary Johnson ran unopposed in the Minnesota State Senate District 41 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 41 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Gary Johnson (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 12, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent Carolyn Laine was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Camden Pike was unopposed in the Republican primary. Tim Utz ran as a Constitution Party candidate. Laine defeated Pike and Utz in the general election.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carolyn Laine Incumbent |
57.4% | 8,322 | |
| Republican | Camden Pike | 29.3% | 4,248 | |
| Constitution | Tim Utz | 13.3% | 1,924 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.1% | 10 | |
| Total Votes | 14,504 | |||
2012
Laine won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 41B. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated Laura Palmer (R) and Timothy Utz (Constitution) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carolyn Laine Incumbent |
58.6% | 11,943 | |
| Republican | Laura Palmer | 27.8% | 5,669 | |
| Constitution | Timothy Utz | 13.6% | 2,775 | |
| Total Votes | 20,387 | |||
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.[13]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 50A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Carolyn Laine (DFL)
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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. [14]
Carolyn Laine raised $28,635 for her campaign.[15]
| 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 finance summary
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Scorecards
A scorecard evaluates a legislator’s voting record. Its purpose is to inform voters about the legislator’s political positions. Because scorecards have varying purposes and methodologies, each report should be considered on its own merits. For example, an advocacy group’s scorecard may assess a legislator’s voting record on one issue while a state newspaper’s scorecard may evaluate the voting record in its entirety.
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2020
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.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.
- Legislators are scored on their support for the organization's principles, which it defines as "provid[ing] a basis for a constitutionally limited government established to sustain life, liberty, justice, property rights and free enterprise."
- Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on gun rights.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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2017
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In 2017, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 through May 22. The legislature held a special session from May 23 to May 26.
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2016
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In 2016, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from March 8 through May 23.
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2015
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In 2015, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 6 through May 18.
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2014
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In 2014, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 25 to May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 20.
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See also
- Minnesota House of Representatives
- Minnesota House of Representatives District 41B
- Minnesota State Senate
- Minnesota State Senate District 41
- Minnesota State Senate elections, 2016
- Minnesota State Legislature
External links
- Carolyn Laine on Twitter
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Laine
- ↑ Carolyn Laine, "Issues," accessed October 10, 2016
- ↑ "carolynlaine," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "State Canvassing Board Report," August 19, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed July 25, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 Election Results," accessed November 4, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report - State Primary - Tuesday, August 14, 2012," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2010 Election Results," accessed March 9, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "All Races by Legislative District," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Laine's 2008 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Barb Goodwin (DFL) |
Minnesota State Senate, District 41 2017-2021 |
Succeeded by Mary Kunesh-Podein (D) |
| Preceded by Pat Mazorol (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 41B 2013–2017 |
Succeeded by Mary Kunesh-Podein (DFL) |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Linda Slocum (DFL) |
