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Erin Koegel
2023 - Present
2027
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Erin Koegel (Democratic Party) is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 39A. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Koegel (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 39A. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Erin Koegel was born in Duluth, Minnesota, and lives in Spring Lake Park. Koegel earned a B.A. in psychology from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, in 2004 and a master's in advocacy and political leadership (MAPL) from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, in 2007. Her career experience includes working as a volunteer coordinator with the Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties. Koegel volunteered as a board member in Healthcare-NOW![1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Koegel was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce Finance and Policy Committee
- Sustainable Infrastructure Policy Committee (decommisioned), Chair
- House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee
2021-2022
Koegel was assigned to the following committees:
- House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee, Vice Chair
- Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy Committee
- Commerce Finance and Policy Committee
2019-2020
Koegel was assigned to the following committees:
- Government Operations Committee
- Labor Committee, Vice Chair
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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| • Health and Human Services Reform |
| • Transportation and Regional Governance |
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 39A
Incumbent Erin Koegel defeated Rod Sylvester in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39A on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Erin Koegel (D) | 63.3 | 11,751 |
| Rod Sylvester (R) | 36.4 | 6,749 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 55 | ||
| Total votes: 18,555 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Erin Koegel advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Rod Sylvester advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39A.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Koegel in this election.
2022
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39A
Incumbent Erin Koegel defeated Rod Sylvester in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Erin Koegel (D) | 63.3 | 9,091 |
| Rod Sylvester (R) | 36.6 | 5,262 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 9 | ||
| Total votes: 14,362 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Erin Koegel advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Rod Sylvester advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39A.
2020
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A
Incumbent Erin Koegel defeated Ken Wendling in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Erin Koegel (D) | 55.1 | 12,389 |
| Ken Wendling (R) | 44.8 | 10,070 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 27 | ||
| Total votes: 22,486 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Erin Koegel advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Ken Wendling advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A
Incumbent Erin Koegel defeated Anthony Wilder in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Erin Koegel (D) | 56.0 | 9,816 |
| Anthony Wilder (R) | 43.8 | 7,676 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 35 | ||
| Total votes: 17,527 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A
Incumbent Erin Koegel advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A on August 14, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A
Anthony Wilder advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Anthony Wilder | |
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2016
Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives 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 Jerry Newton (D) did not seek re-election.
Erin Koegel defeated Anthony Wilder and Brian McCormick in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A general election.[2][3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 37A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Erin Koegel |
47.24% | 9,485 | |
| Republican | Anthony Wilder | 44.56% | 8,946 | |
| Libertarian | Brian McCormick | 8.20% | 1,647 | |
| Total Votes | 20,078 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Erin Koegel ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 37A Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Erin Koegel (unopposed) | |
Anthony Wilder ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A Republican primary.[4][5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 37A Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Anthony Wilder (unopposed) | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Erin Koegel did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Erin Koegel did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Erin Koegel did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Koegel's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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A Great Place to Work – Erin will work with small businesses to keep our community an ideal place for companies to thrive because a diverse and sustainable economy creates opportunities for everyone. Roads, Bridges, Paths, Parks – Erin will improve transportation options in the north metro because moving around our vibrant and growing community is necessary to creating more economic opportunities for everyone. Invest In Education – Erin will invest in our schools because our kids deserve a world-class public education system that fuels our economy, encourages job creation and promotes business retention in our community.[6] |
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| —Erin Koegel[7] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Minnesota House of Representatives District 39A |
Officeholder Minnesota House of Representatives District 39A |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Erin (Anderson) Koegel," accessed March 31, 2023
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Erin for MN, "Issues," accessed September 22, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Bob Dettmer (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 39A 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Jerry Newton (D) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Kristin Robbins (R) |
