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Jim Davnie
Jim Davnie (Democratic Party) was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 63A. He assumed office in 2001. He left office on January 3, 2023.
Davnie (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 63A. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Davnie earned his B.S. in psychology/social work and M.Ed. from the University of Minnesota. His professional experience includes working as a teacher and chef.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Davnie was assigned to the following committees:
- Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy Committee
- Commerce Finance and Policy Committee
- Early Childhood Finance and Policy Committee (decommissioned)
- Education Finance Committee, Chair
- Ethics Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Davnie 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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| • Education |
| • Job Growth and Energy Affordability |
| • Taxes |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Davnie served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education Finance |
| • Education Innovation Policy |
| • Taxes |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Davnie served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education Finance |
| • Education Policy |
| • Ethics, Chair |
| • Taxes |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Davnie served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education Finance |
| • Education Reform |
| • Taxes |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Davnie served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Commerce and Labor |
| • K-12 Education Policy and Oversight |
| • Taxes |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Jim Davnie did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63A
Incumbent Jim Davnie defeated Penny Arcos and David Wiester in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63A on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jim Davnie (D) | 82.3 | 21,654 |
| Penny Arcos (R) | 10.5 | 2,775 | ||
 | David Wiester (Legal Marijuana Now Party) | 7.1 | 1,881 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 17 | ||
| Total votes: 26,327 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63A
Incumbent Jim Davnie defeated April Kane in the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63A on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Davnie | 79.6 | 11,563 |
| April Kane | 20.4 | 2,961 | ||
| Total votes: 14,524 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63A
Penny Arcos advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63A on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Penny Arcos | 100.0 | 475 | |
| Total votes: 475 | |||
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Legal Marijuana Now Party primary election
Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63A
David Wiester advanced from the Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63A on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Wiester | 100.0 | 87 |
| Total votes: 87 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63A
Incumbent Jim Davnie defeated Kyle Bragg in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Davnie (D) | 88.8 | 21,278 |
| Kyle Bragg (R) | 11.0 | 2,631 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 43 | ||
| Total votes: 23,952 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63A
Incumbent Jim Davnie advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63A on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Davnie |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63A
Kyle Bragg advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63A on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Kyle Bragg | |
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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 Jim Davnie defeated Kyle Bragg in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 63A general election.[2][3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 63A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jim Davnie Incumbent |
85.60% | 20,366 | |
| Republican | Kyle Bragg | 14.40% | 3,427 | |
| Total Votes | 23,793 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Jim Davnie ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 63A Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 63A Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jim Davnie Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Kyle Bragg ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 63A Republican primary.[4][5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 63A Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Kyle Bragg (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 Jim Davnie was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Kyle Bragg was unopposed in the Republican primary. Davnie defeated Bragg in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Jim Davnie Incumbent |
86.4% | 15,026 | |
| Republican | Kyle Bragg | 13.2% | 2,297 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.3% | 60 | |
| Total Votes | 17,383 | |||
2012
Davnie won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 63A. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated Kirk Brink (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Jim Davnie Incumbent |
85.7% | 19,680 | |
| Republican | Kirk Brink | 14.3% | 3,289 | |
| Total Votes | 22,969 | |||
2010
Davnie won re-election to the District 62A seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Wes Whitby (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[11]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 62A (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jim Davnie (DFL)
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13,524 | 83.95% | ||
| Wes Whitby (R) | 2,544 | 15.79% | ||
| Write-In | 41 | 0.25% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jim Davnie won election to the District 62A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Dave Shegstad. [12]
Jim Davnie raised $36,768 for his campaign.[13]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 62A (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jim Davnie (DFL)
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17,190 | 83.38% | ||
| Dave Shegstad (R) | 3,368 | 16.34% | ||
| Write-In | 58 | 0.28% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2012
Davnie's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[14]
Preserving and enhancing our quality of urban life
- Excerpt: "Our urban quality of life is built on safe neighborhoods, strong, reliable transportation options, and affordable public services. For Minnesota a high quality of urban life is a strategic advantage to attracting and retaining the next generation of businesses and employees to the state."
Jobs Jobs Jobs
- Excerpt: "The state can play a key role in supporting the creation of jobs and should in this trying economy."
Budget
- Excerpt: "The legislature should make decisions in public and allow input from the people of Minnesota. Never again should a budget be set behind closed doors in a locked and dark Capitol."
Quality schools
- Excerpt: "A strong public education system is key to opportunity for all Minnesota students. The globalized 21st century economy demands a well-educated flexible workforce only possible through education. Every Minnesota child deserves an opportunity for a high quality, challenging educational experience."
Transportation
- Excerpt: "We need to continue to build a multi-modal transit system that provides Minnesotans with transportation choices and allows the state to move in different ways. Light rail transit, buses, roads, and bike paths all play a part in developing a system that works."
Campaign finance summary
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2022
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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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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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Minnesota House of Representatives District 63A |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Davnie
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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 Davnie's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ "jimdavnie," Official Campaign Website
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| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 63A 2001-2023 |
Succeeded by Samantha Sencer-Mura (D) |
