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Erik Mortensen
Erik Mortensen (Republican Party) was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 55A. He assumed office on January 5, 2021. He left office on January 3, 2023.
Mortensen (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 54A. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Mortensen (Republican Party) ran for election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 55A. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Erik Mortensen was born and lives in Shakopee, Minnesota. Mortensen's career experience includes working as a vice president of operations.[1][2]
Committee assignments
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.
2021-2022
Mortensen was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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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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
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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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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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Brad Tabke (D) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Jessica Hanson (D) |
