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David Tomassoni
David Tomassoni (independent) was a member of the Minnesota State Senate, representing District 6. He assumed office in 2001. He left office on August 11, 2022.
Tomassoni (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota State Senate to represent District 6. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Tomassoni served as the state Senate president pro tempore.[1]
Tomassoni served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1991 to 2001.
Tomassoni ran for re-election as a Democrat in 2020. On November 18, 2020, Tomassoni and Thomas Bakk announced that they were leaving the Democratic-Farmer-Labor caucus to form a new independent caucus.[2]
Tomassoni died on August 11, 2022.[3]
Biography
Tomassoni earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Denver. His professional experience included working as an insurance agent and playing professional hockey.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Tomassoni was assigned to the following committees:
- Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee (decommissioned)
- Senate Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee, Chair
- Mining and Forestry Policy Committee (decommissioned)
2019-2020
Tomassoni was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy Committee
- Senate Capital Investment Committee
- Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee (decommissioned), Ranking Minority Member
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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| • Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy |
| • E-12 Education Finance |
| • Environment and Natural Resources Finance |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Tomassoni served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Capital Investment |
| • Finance |
| • Transportation and Public Safety |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Tomassoni served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Capital Investment |
| • Finance |
| • Transportation and Public Safety |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Tomassoni served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Capital Investment |
| • Higher Education |
| • Jobs and Economic Growth |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Tomassoni served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Business, Industry and Jobs |
| • Capital Investment |
| • Finance |
| • Higher Education |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2022
David Tomassoni did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 6
Incumbent David Tomassoni defeated John Moren in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 6 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Tomassoni (D) | 57.0 | 25,557 |
| John Moren (R) | 42.8 | 19,191 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 58 | ||
| Total votes: 44,806 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 6
Incumbent David Tomassoni defeated Christopher Horoshak in the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 6 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Tomassoni | 86.4 | 6,519 |
| Christopher Horoshak | 13.6 | 1,025 | ||
| Total votes: 7,544 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 6
John Moren advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 6 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Moren | 100.0 | 3,569 | |
| Total votes: 3,569 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Campaign finance
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 David Tomassoni defeated Skeeter Tomczak in the Minnesota State Senate District 6 general election.[4][5]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 6 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  David Tomassoni Incumbent |
62.80% | 26,260 | |
| Republican | Skeeter Tomczak | 37.20% | 15,555 | |
| Total Votes | 41,815 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent David Tomassoni ran unopposed in the Minnesota State Senate District 6 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 6 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | David Tomassoni Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Skeeter Tomczak ran unopposed in the Minnesota State Senate District 6 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 6 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Skeeter Tomczak (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Tomassoni ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and was defeated Brandon D. Anderson (R) in the general election on November 6.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Tomassoni Incumbent |
71.6% | 30,882 | |
| Republican | Brandon Anderson | 28.4% | 12,220 | |
| Total Votes | 43,102 | |||
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Tomassoni won re-election to the 5th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Matt Matasich ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Minnesota State Senate, District 5 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Tomassoni (DFL)
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22322 | 69.71% | ||
| Matt Matasich (R) | 9666 | 30.19% | ||
| Write-In | 31 | 0.10% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Tomassoni won re-election to the 5th District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating Matt Matasich (R).[10]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 5 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Tomassoni (DFL)
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26,143 | 77.83% | ||
| Matt Matasich (R) | 7,422 | 22.10% | ||
| Write-In | 24 | 0.07% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2022
In 2022, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 31 to May 23.
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2021
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In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 17.
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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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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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2012
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In 2012, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 24 to May 10.
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2011
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In 2011, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 23.
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Personal
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Tomassoni and his wife, Charlotte, had three children.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Minnesota State Senate, "Senator David J. Tomassoni (06, I)," accessed September 3, 2021
- ↑ KSTP.com, "Longtime Minnesota senators quit DFL caucus to form Independent Caucus," November 18, 2020
- ↑ Duluth News Tribune, "Senator David Tomassoni," August 15, 2022
- ↑ 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, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed June 25, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report - State Primary - Tuesday, August 14, 2012," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Official Results General Election - Nov. 7, 2006," accessed May 15, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State Senate District 6 2001-2022 |
Succeeded by Justin Eichorn (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives 1991-2001 |
Succeeded by - |
