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Jeanne Poppe

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Jeanne Poppe
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Prior offices
Minnesota House of Representatives District 27B
Successor: Patricia Mueller

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

University of Wisconsin

Graduate

Winona State University

Personal
Religion
Christian: Lutheran
Profession
Counselor, Riverland Community College
Contact

Jeanne Poppe (Democratic Party) was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 27B. She assumed office in 2005. She left office on January 5, 2021.

Poppe (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 27B. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Poppe served on the Austin City Council from 1994 to 2002.

Biography

Poppe's professional experience includes working as a counselor, director of admissions, and Women's Center director at Riverland Community College.[1]

Committee assignments

2019-2020

Poppe 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
Agriculture Finance
Agriculture Policy
Capital Investment
Ways and Means

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Poppe served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Poppe served on the following committees:

Minnesota committee assignments, 2013
Agriculture Policy, Chair
Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Finance
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Ways and Means

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Poppe served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Poppe served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2020

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 27B

Patricia Mueller defeated incumbent Jeanne Poppe in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 27B on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Patricia Mueller
Patricia Mueller (R)
 
51.5
 
9,907
Image of Jeanne Poppe
Jeanne Poppe (D)
 
48.4
 
9,295
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
22

Total votes: 19,224
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jeanne Poppe advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 27B.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Patricia Mueller advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 27B.

Campaign finance

2018

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 27B

Incumbent Jeanne Poppe defeated Christine Green in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 27B on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jeanne Poppe
Jeanne Poppe (D)
 
57.4
 
8,523
Christine Green (R)
 
42.5
 
6,319
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
11

Total votes: 14,853
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 27B

Incumbent Jeanne Poppe advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 27B on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
Image of Jeanne Poppe
Jeanne Poppe

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 27B

Christine Green advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 27B on August 14, 2018.


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2016

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives 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 Jeanne Poppe defeated Dennis Schminke in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 27B general election.[2][3]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 27B General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Jeanne Poppe Incumbent 53.66% 9,485
     Republican Dennis Schminke 46.34% 8,192
Total Votes 17,677
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State


Incumbent Jeanne Poppe ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 27B Democratic primary.[4][5]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 27B Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Jeanne Poppe Incumbent (unopposed)


Dennis Schminke ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 27B Republican primary.[4][5]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 27B Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Dennis Schminke  (unopposed)

2014

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 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 Jeanne Poppe was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Dennis Schminke was unopposed in the Republican primary. Poppe defeated Schminke in the general election.[6][7][8]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 27B General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJeanne Poppe Incumbent 54.1% 6,498
     Republican Dennis Schminke 45.8% 5,501
     Write-in Write-in 0.1% 11
Total Votes 12,010

2012

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2012

Poppe won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 27B. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated Nathan Neitzell (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 27B, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJeanne Poppe Incumbent 62.8% 11,486
     Republican Nathan Neitzell 37.2% 6,792
Total Votes 18,278

2010

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2010

Poppe won re-election to the District 27B seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Jennifer Gumbel (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[11][12]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 27B (2010)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Jeanne Poppe (DFL) 7,801 57.65%
Jenniffer Fumbel (R) 5,716 42.24%
Write-In 15 0.11%

2008

On November 4, 2008, Jeanne Poppe won election to the District 27B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Brian Thiel. [13]

Jeanne Poppe raised $28,399 for her campaign.[14]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 27B (2008)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Jeanne Poppe (DFL) 11,844 65.97%
Brian Thiel (R) 6,085 33.89%
Write-In 24 0.13%

Campaign themes

2020

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2016

Poppe's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

  • Jeanne recognizes the importance of sustaining strong and vital rural communities and schools. Being a strong voice for rural residents is an important aspect of being a Greater MN legislator. Jeanne works with colleagues within her caucus and across the aisle to make sure they understand the needs and concerns of those who live in our small towns and regional centers. There are opportunities to help educate and enlighten other legislators who might not readily understand the differences we experience and who might not acknowledge the similarities we share. During the legislative session, Jeanne provides updated commentary of legislative action about agriculture and rural Minnesota issues on four regional radio stations, allowing her to be the voice of rural Minnesota across the state.
  • Jeanne strongly supports providing state assistance to sustain, maintain, and improve our way of life including transportation infrastructure and community water projects including drinking water and wastewater. We can’t do it alone! The goal of a functioning state government is to have common goals and shared resources so those who suffer the greatest need can get the support and assistance they need. We all are responsible for maintaining a safe and reliable road and bridge system. In rural Minnesota we depend on our highways to get us to school, work and market. Our sewer and water systems are aging and in dire need of repair. These are doable when we share the burden. We cannot expect citizens in our smallest towns shoulder the burden among the few. Our state colleges and universities need to be maintained so they can be around for generations to come. Capital Investment is a shared responsibility and a shared benefit.
  • Jeanne understands the need to have a balanced and fair tax system where small businesses, farmers, students, and seniors are not overly burdened. Paying taxes is the price we pay to live in a civilized society. As a state legislator it is necessary to make common sense decisions about where revenue should come from and how it should best be spent. For a number of years, college students were given higher and higher tuition bills and property taxes at the local level were increased in order to look as though there were no tax increases in the state. This is a deceiving way to manage our budget. Being transparent and forthright about where we are getting our money and what priorities on which we have to spend those tax dollars is the fairest and most honest way for us to treat our hard-working tax-payers.
  • Jeanne is a proud graduate of a small, rural, public school and advocates for continued support for all of our youth to have the same opportunities for education, which includes tried and true fundamentals along with access to advanced technology. Broadband accessibility and affordability is important throughout all of Minnesota. Our young people are growing up and getting ready for a world that changes rapidly and steadily at a much faster rate than any time in the past. When we give our young people the advantages they deserve, they will make good use of them and will be the problem solvers and critical thinkers we need in the future. If we short-change them, we limit the advancements we’re depending on them to bring forward.[15]
—Jeanne Poppe[16]

2012

Poppe's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[17]

Agriculture

  • Excerpt: "Minnesota needs to remember that what is good for rural Minnesota is best for Minnesota as a whole. I am a strong advocate for the rural point of view, and I work hard to ensure our needs are not overlooked."

Education

  • Excerpt: "It is in our best interest to make sure college is a viable option to all interested students. Whether it be to learn a skill or begin the journey toward a professional career, getting advanced education makes financial sense for the students and our state."

Economy

  • Excerpt: "Job growth in rural Minnesota requires advancement of new and emerging technology like bio-science and alternative energy. Keeping our schools strong, our health care facilities nearby, and our transportation infrastructure safe will aid our rural economy."

Environment

  • Excerpt: "We should continue to encourage the use of alternative sources of energy, and be creative as we solve our energy problems. More jobs can be created in the green energy field, and we must use financial resources to encourage new strategies and initiatives."

Health care

  • Excerpt: "We each must be responsible for making good choices and personal decisions that positively impact our own health. We should expect government to help keep costs affordable, care facilities accessible, and options available to provide our families and ourselves with good medical care."

Campaign finance summary


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Jeanne Poppe campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2020Minnesota House of Representatives District 27BLost general$41,558 N/A**
2018Minnesota House of Representatives District 27BWon general$36,114 N/A**
2016Minnesota House of Representatives, District 27bWon $35,978 N/A**
2014Minnesota State House, District 27BWon $33,691 N/A**
2012Minnesota State House, District 27BWon $19,977 N/A**
2010Minnesota State House, District 27BWon $21,274 N/A**
2008Minnesota State House, District 27BWon $28,399 N/A**
2006Minnesota State House, District 27BWon $34,953 N/A**
2004Minnesota State House, District 27BWon $24,734 N/A**
2002Minnesota State House, District 27BLost $22,559 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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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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2011

Personal

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Poppe is married with three children. She has been vice-chair of the Austin Area Foundation and a member of the Austin Area League of Women Voters.[1]

See also


External links

Footnotes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Poppe
  2. Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
  3. Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
  4. 4.0 4.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
  5. 5.0 5.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
  6. Minnesota Secretary of State, "State Canvassing Board Report," August 19, 2014
  7. Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed July 25, 2014
  8. Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 Election Results," accessed November 4, 2014
  9. Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed June 18, 2012
  10. Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report - State Primary - Tuesday, August 14, 2012," accessed April 23, 2014
  11. Minnesota Secretary of State, "Report of Votes Cast - Minnesota State Primary - Tuesday, August 10, 2010," accessed November 29, 2014
  12. Minnesota Secretary of State, "State of Minnesota Canvassing Report," accessed November 29, 2014
  13. Minnesota Secretary of State, "All Races by Legislative District," accessed April 23, 2014
  14. Follow the Money's report on Poppe's 2008 campaign contributions
  15. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  16. Jeanne Poppe, "Issues," accessed September 22, 2016
  17. jeannepoppe.org, "Official Campaign Website"
Political offices
Preceded by
-
Minnesota State House District 27B
2005-2021
Succeeded by
Patricia Mueller (R)


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