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Eric Pratt
2023 - Present
2027
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Eric Pratt (Republican Party) is a member of the Minnesota State Senate, representing District 54. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 5, 2027.
Pratt (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Eric Pratt was born in and lives in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Pratt graduated from Prior Lake High School. He earned a B.A. in economics from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and an M.B.A. in finance from the University of St. Thomas. His career experience includes working in banking and finance. Pratt's career included working in various roles such as analyst at ITT Consumer Finance and First Banks System, assistant vice president at FirstPlus Financial, senior group manager at Target, and senior vice president of risk management at U.S. Bank.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Pratt was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Capital Investment Committee
- Finance Committee
- Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy Committee
2021-2022
Pratt was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Capital Investment Committee
- Finance Committee
- Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy Committee, Chair
- Senate Redistricting Committee (decommissioned)
- State Government Finance and Policy and Elections Committee (decommissioned)
2019-2020
Pratt was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy Committee
- Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy Committee
- Rules and Administration Committee
- Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy Committee, Chair
- Senate Taxes 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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| • Commerce and Consumer Protection |
| • E-12 Education Finance, Vice chair |
| • E-12 Education Policy, Chair |
| • Energy and Utilities |
| • Rules and Administration |
| • Taxes |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Pratt served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Commerce |
| • Education |
| • Higher Education and Workforce Development |
| • Transportation and Public Safety |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Pratt served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce |
| • Higher Education and Workforce Development |
| • Transportation and Public Safety |
Noteworthy events
2016 presidential endorsement
✓ Pratt endorsed Marco Rubio for the Republican primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[3]
- See also: Endorsements for Marco Rubio
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House Minnesota District 2
Kaela Berg, Matt Klein, Matt Little, Tyler Kistner, and Eric Pratt are running in the general election for U.S. House Minnesota District 2 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Kaela Berg (D) | |
 | Matt Klein (D) | |
 | Matt Little (D) | |
 | Tyler Kistner (R) | |
 | Eric Pratt (R) | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Stefanko (D)
- Angie Craig (D)
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 54
Incumbent Eric Pratt defeated Alicia Donahue in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 54 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Eric Pratt (R) | 56.6 | 20,632 |
 | Alicia Donahue (D) | 43.2 | 15,753 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 75 | ||
| Total votes: 36,460 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 54
Alicia Donahue advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 54 on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alicia Donahue | 100.0 | 2,556 |
| Total votes: 2,556 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 54
Incumbent Eric Pratt defeated Natalie Barnes in the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 54 on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Eric Pratt | 53.7 | 3,447 |
 | Natalie Barnes | 46.3 | 2,972 | |
| Total votes: 6,419 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 55
Incumbent Eric Pratt defeated Sahra Odowa in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 55 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Eric Pratt (R) | 61.6 | 31,082 |
 | Sahra Odowa (D) | 38.3 | 19,322 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 48 | ||
| Total votes: 50,452 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Sahra Odowa advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 55.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Eric Pratt advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 55.
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 Eric Pratt defeated Ali C. Ali in the Minnesota State Senate District 55 general election.[4][5]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 55 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Eric Pratt Incumbent |
68.68% | 29,132 | |
| Democratic | Ali C. Ali | 31.32% | 13,282 | |
| Total Votes | 42,414 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Ali C. Ali ran unopposed in the Minnesota State Senate District 55 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 55 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Ali C. Ali (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Eric Pratt ran unopposed in the Minnesota State Senate District 55 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 55 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Eric Pratt Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Pratt won election in the 2012 election for Minnesota State Senate District 55. He was unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Kathy Busch (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eric Pratt |
55.2% | 22,254 | |
| Democratic | Kathy Busch | 44.8% | 18,070 | |
| Total Votes | 40,324 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2020
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2012
Pratt's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[10]
Business Climate
- Excerpt: "We need to realize that we compete in a global economy and with neighboring states. Reducing the cost of doing business and investing in infrastructure will attract business investment and create good-paying, stable jobs."
Role of Government
- Excerpt: "Local government is the best able to meet the unique needs of its community. Cities, counties and school boards have been unfairly burdened by mandates with a “one size fits all” mentality coming from St. Paul."
Personal Taxes
- Excerpt: "I believe Minnesota should flatten the tax code and expand the tax base. Our current system, especially sales taxes, are regressive and hitting the lowest income families the hardest."
Life
- Excerpt: "I am pro-life."
Voter ID
- Excerpt: "The credibility of our election system relies on assuring we have credible votes and voters. As the only candidate with real world identity theft protection experience, I stand ready to defend the integrity of elections"
Campaign finance summary
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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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2022
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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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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate U.S. House Minnesota District 2 |
Officeholder Minnesota State Senate District 54 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Eric Pratt," accessed March 30, 2023
- ↑ Eric Pratt 2022 campaign website, "About," accessed March 30, 2023
- ↑ MPR News, "Rubio nets backing from two dozen state legislators," February 25, 2016
- ↑ 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 26, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report - State Primary - Tuesday, August 14, 2012," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ "ericprattmn," Official Campaign Website
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Karla Bigham (D) |
Minnesota State Senate District 54 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State Senate District 55 2013-2023 |
Succeeded by Lindsey Port (D) |
