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Jean Wagenius
Jean Wagenius (Democratic Party) was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 63B. She assumed office in 1987. She left office on January 5, 2021.
Wagenius (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 63B. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Wagenius earned her B.A. from George Washington University and J.D. from the William Mitchell College of Law. Her professional experience includes working as a staff attorney for the Minnesota Court of Appeals, Peace Corps volunteer, and manager of a telephone company.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Wagenius was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Environment and Natural Resources |
| • Job Growth and Energy Affordability |
| • Legacy Funding |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wagenius served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Capital Investment |
| • Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance |
| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
In the 2013 legislative session, Wagenius served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Finance |
| • Agriculture Policy |
| • Environment and Natural Resources Policy |
| • Legacy |
| • Ways and Means |
Campaign themes
2012
Wagenius' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Ethics and Campaign Finance
- Excerpt: "Jean started the "No Perks Pledge" in the Minnesota House that lead to the ban on gifts to legislators. "
Education
- Excerpt: "Jean authored the law that provided the first state funds for class size reduction."
Clean air and water
- Excerpt: "Jean was chief author of the 2007 and 2009 Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy Omnibus Finance Bills which put Minnesota on track to complete testing the State’s waters every 10 years, develop cleanup plans and begin the cleanup process."
Affordable Housing and a Livable City
- Excerpt: "Over the strenuous objections of wealthy suburban interests, Jean designed and passed the "This Old House" law to encourage the renovation of older homes by giving a tax incentive for improvements. Many residents took advantage of the law during its ten-year duration and the resulting improvements have had a lasting positive effect on our neighborhoods."
Transit
- Excerpt: "Jean advocates for transportation funding that includes bus and rail transit as well as roads rather than a “roads-only” policy."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Jean Wagenius did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63B
Incumbent Jean Wagenius defeated Frank Pafko in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jean Wagenius (D) | 80.8 | 18,403 |
 | Frank Pafko (R) | 18.9 | 4,307 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 58 | ||
| Total votes: 22,768 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63B
Incumbent Jean Wagenius advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63B on August 14, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63B
Frank Pafko advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63B on August 14, 2018.
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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 Jean Wagenius defeated Frank Pafko in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 63B general election.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 63B General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jean Wagenius Incumbent |
76.48% | 17,769 | |
| Republican | Frank Pafko | 23.52% | 5,465 | |
| Total Votes | 23,234 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Jean Wagenius ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 63B Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 63B Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jean Wagenius Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Frank Pafko ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 63B Republican primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 63B Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Frank Pafko (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 12, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent Jean Wagenius defeated Roger Kittelson in the Democratic primary. Andres Hortillosa was unopposed in the Republican primary. Wagenius defeated Hortillosa in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Jean Wagenius Incumbent |
75.1% | 12,447 | |
| Republican | Andres Hortillosa | 24.6% | 4,086 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.3% | 49 | |
| Total Votes | 16,582 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Jean Wagenius Incumbent |
91.1% | 2,166 |
| Roger Kittelson | 8.9% | 212 |
| Total Votes | 2,378 | |
2012
Wagenius won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63B. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated Matt Ashley (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Jean Wagenius Incumbent |
76.6% | 17,181 | |
| Republican | Matt Ashley | 23.4% | 5,240 | |
| Total Votes | 22,421 | |||
2010
Wagenius won re-election to the District 62B seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Deanna Boss (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[12]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 62B (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jean Wagenius (DFL)
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13,243 | 77.19% | ||
| Deanna Boss (R) | 3,868 | 22.55% | ||
| Write-In | 45 | 0.26% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Wagenius won election to the District 62B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Jeffrey Gunness. [13]
Wagenius raised $15,867 for her campaign.[14]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 62B (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jean Wagenius (DFL)
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17,394 | 79.20% | ||
| Jeffrey Gunness (R) | 4,517 | 20.57% | ||
| Write-In | 51 | 0.23% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2020
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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Wagenius is married with two children.[1]
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Wagenius
- ↑ "jeanwagenius," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "State Canvassing Board Report," August 19, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed July 25, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 Election Results," accessed November 4, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report - State Primary - Tuesday, August 14, 2012," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2010 Election Results," accessed March 9, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "All Races by Legislative District," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Wagenius' 2008 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Linda Slocum (DFL) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 63B 2013-2021 |
Succeeded by Emma Greenman (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 62B 1987–2013 |
Succeeded by Susan Allen (DFL) |
