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Jared Christiansen (Minnesota)
Jared Christiansen was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 56A of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Christiansen's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Infrastructure: Our crumbling roads and bridges need to be repaired or rebuilt. As the metro population increases by 400,000 people by 2040, it’s also important to look into the future and expand public transit. We can do this by constructing an expansive network of light rail lines to the suburbs and complimenting those lines with expeditious bus service. This will create a future economic hub by connecting employers with more talent, students with schools, and friends with families. We need to do this with adequate and sustainable funding such as the proposed modest gas tax increase. Job Growth: I will ensure there are jobs brought to our district by expanding public transit, funding education, and supporting business start-ups. We must provide for an environmentally sustainable future by encouraging the renewable energy sector to grow, which will create jobs. The light rail Green Line is expected to bring $6.7 billion of private and public economic development in the next 20 years. That same economic development can be encouraged if a line is built to the south suburbs. Finally, locked in the mind of a child is an idea that can be the next business venture. We must nurture that by investing in our childrens’ education. Early Childhood Education: Our greatest resource is our children. We must invest in our childrens’ future by ensuring a quality education. Universal early childhood education programs provide the necessary building blocks for more success in school and in life. Studies show when children participate in universal pre-kindergarten, they score higher on math and reading tests than those who just start in kindergarten. There is a lesser amount of students who need to use special education services, which means less cost to a district as a student progresses. Providing free access to these programs ensures everyone has a fair chance at receiving these benefits. College Tuition: As a college student at the University of Minnesota, I understand how expensive college can be. I support finding a bipartisan way to lower tuition costs at public colleges and universities. A higher education should be able to be accessed by anyone and not limited based on income or social status. My opponent supports providing debt relief to those who have already graduated college, however it doesn’t go far enough. There are thousands of students who are currently enrolled or will be enrolled in higher education. We must ensure they don’t have to shoulder an ever increasing burden of debt for much of their lives, and ensuring there are jobs when they graduate.[1] |
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| —Jared Christiansen, [2] | ||
Elections
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 Drew Christensen defeated Jared Christiansen in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 56A general election.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 56A General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Drew Christensen Incumbent |
56.04% | 12,069 | |
| Democratic | Jared Christiansen | 43.96% | 9,466 | |
| Total Votes | 21,535 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Jared Christiansen defeated Dan Kimmel in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 56A Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 56A Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jared Christiansen |
60.20% | 307 | |
| Democratic | Dan Kimmel | 39.80% | 203 | |
| Total Votes | 510 | |||
Incumbent Drew Christensen ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 56A Republican primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 56A Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Drew Christensen Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Recent news
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See also
- Minnesota House of Representatives
- Minnesota House of Representatives District 56A
- Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Minnesota State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Jared for Minnesota, "Issues," accessed July 7, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
