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Jennifer Havlick
Jennifer Havlick was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 3 of the Minnesota State Senate. She ran unsuccessfully for the same seat in 2012.
Campaign themes
2016
Havlick's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Protection of our state and federal Constitutions
- Excerpt: "The United States and Minnesota Constitutions form the strong foundation our state was built on. I believe that any amendments to our constitution should clarify and expand our freedoms not confuse and limit them."
Government Spending
- Excerpt: "Fraud, waste, and abuse run wild in our large and over-inflated government. I will be the people’s champion by voting NO on legislation that increases the size of government and makes it necessary to create additional sources of revenue to support it."
Education
- Excerpt: "In order for all this learning to be possible, our children need two more partners. One of those partners is our legislators. Our legislator should stand shoulder to shoulder with parents and teachers to find the best, most effective ways to educate current and future generation’s education."
Our Veterans
- Excerpt: "I will work to secure funding for our veteran’s programs. I will work on legislation that ensures that those who make the ultimate sacrifice are honored by taking care of their dependents."
2012
Havlick's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Protection of our state and federal Constitutions
- Excerpt: "I believe that any amendments to our constitution should clarify and expand our freedoms not confuse and limit them."
Government Spending
- Excerpt: "I will be the people’s champion by voting NO on legislation that increases the size of government and makes it necessary to create additional sources of revenue to support it."
Education
- Excerpt: "Our legislator should stand shoulder to shoulder with parents and teachers to find the best, most effective ways to educate current and future generation’s education."
Our Veterans
- Excerpt: "I will work on legislation that ensures that those who make the ultimate sacrifice are honored by taking care of their dependents."
Public Safety (Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services)
- Excerpt: "I will always support these brave, caring members of our communities with legislation that will help them do their job"
Elections
2016
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Minnesota State Senate 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 Thomas Bakk defeated Jennifer Havlick in the Minnesota State Senate District 3 general election.[3][4]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 3 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Thomas Bakk Incumbent |
61.45% | 26,977 | |
| Republican | Jennifer Havlick | 38.55% | 16,923 | |
| Total Votes | 43,900 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Thomas Bakk ran unopposed in the Minnesota State Senate District 3 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 3 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Thomas Bakk Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Jennifer Havlick ran unopposed in the Minnesota State Senate District 3 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 3 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jennifer Havlick (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Havlick was unopposed in the August 14 primary and was defeated by incumbent Thomas Bakk (DFL) in the November 6 general election.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas Bakk Incumbent |
64.7% | 28,427 | |
| Republican | Jennifer Havlick | 35.3% | 15,509 | |
| Total Votes | 43,936 | |||
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Havlick ran for the 6th District seat in the Minnesota State Senate in 2010. Havlick had no opponent in the primary. She was defeated by incumbent Thomas Bakk (DFL) in the general election.
| Minnesota State Senate, District 6 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas Bakk (DFL)
|
21728 | 62.94% | ||
| Jennifer Havlick (R) | 12742 | 36.91% | ||
| Write-In | 54 | 0.16% | ||
2006
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2006
Havlick ran for the 6th District seat in the Minnesota State Senate in 2006. She was defeated by incumbent Thomas Bakk (DFL) in the general election.[8]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 6 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas Bakk (DFL)
|
25,275 | 71.33% | ||
| Jennifer Havlick (R) | 10,065 | 28.41% | ||
| Write-In | 93 | 0.26% | ||
Recent news
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See also
- Minnesota State Senate
- Minnesota State Senate District 3
- Minnesota State Senate elections, 2016
- Minnesota State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Jennifer Havlick on Facebook
- Minnesota State Senate
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Facebook profile
Footnotes
- ↑ Havlick for Senate, "Issues," accessed October 6, 2016
- ↑ "havlickforsenate," 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, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report - State Primary - Tuesday, August 14, 2012," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Official Results General Election - Nov. 7, 2006," accessed May 15, 2014
