Jim Vickerman
Jim Vickerman (b. May 1, 1931) was a Democratic member of the Minnesota State Senate. He was first elected in 1986 and re-elected in November 2006 with his term expiring in 2010. He chose not to run for re-election in 2010.
On February 22, 2010, Vickerman announced he would not be seeking re-election in the fall. In a press release he stated, "I’m stepping aside with the satisfaction that when it’s done right, our government can and does serve people."[1]
Vickerman passed away on January 19, 2021.[2]
Biography
Vickerman graduated from Tracy High School in 1949 and was a farmer.
Committee assignments
Prior to leaving the senate, Vickerman was a member of these committees:
- Agriculture and Veterans (Chair)
- Agriculture and Veterans Budget and Policy Division (Chair)
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Budget Division
- Finance
- State and Local Government Operations and Oversight[3].
Elections
2010
Vickerman chose not to run in the 2010 election.
2006
On November 7, 2006, Vickerman won re-election to the 22nd District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating Bill Weber (R).[4]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 22 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Jim Vickerman (DFL)
|
17,683 | 57.98% | ||
| Bill Weber (R) | 12,789 | 41.94% | ||
| Write-In | 24 | 0.08% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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District 22
Vickerman represented Minnesota Senate District 22. District 22 includes Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Pipestone, and Rock Counties near the Minnesota-South Dakota Border[5].
External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996
- Minnesota Public Radio votetracker profile
Footnotes
- ↑ Daily Globe, "Vickerman to retire," February 23, 2010
- ↑ Marshall Independent, "Former MN state Sen. Jim Vickerman dies at 89," January 22, 2021
- ↑ "Minnesota Senate" List of Standing Committees
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Official Results General Election - Nov. 7, 2006," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ "Minnesota Secretary of State" Map of Senate District 22
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State Senate District 22 1987–2011 |
Succeeded by Doug Magnus (R) |
