Joe Radinovich
Joe Radinovich (Democratic Party) was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 10B. He assumed office on January 8, 2013. He left office on January 6, 2015.
Radinovich (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Minnesota's 8th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Radinovich was a Democratic-Farmer-Labor member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 10B from 2013 to 2015.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Minnesota District 8
Pete Stauber defeated Joe Radinovich and Ray Sandman in the general election for U.S. House Minnesota District 8 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Pete Stauber (R) | 50.7 | 159,364 |
 | Joe Radinovich (D) | 45.2 | 141,950 | |
 | Ray Sandman (Independence Party) | 4.1 | 12,741 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 156 | ||
| Total votes: 314,211 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 8
Joe Radinovich defeated Michelle Lee, Jason Metsa, Kirsten Hagen Kennedy, and Soren Christian Sorensen in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 8 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joe Radinovich | 44.1 | 30,732 |
 | Michelle Lee | 27.5 | 19,182 | |
 | Jason Metsa | 13.2 | 9,229 | |
 | Kirsten Hagen Kennedy | 11.7 | 8,133 | |
 | Soren Christian Sorensen | 3.5 | 2,415 | |
| Total votes: 69,691 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Leah Phifer (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 8
Pete Stauber defeated Harry Welty in the Republican primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 8 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Pete Stauber | 90.0 | 45,391 |
 | Harry Welty | 10.0 | 5,047 | |
| Total votes: 50,438 | |||
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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 Joe Radinovich was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Dale Lueck was unopposed in the Republican primary. Lueck defeated Radinovich in the general election.[1][2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Dale Lueck |
51.9% | 9,209 | |
| Democratic | Joe Radinovich Incumbent | 48% | 8,523 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.1% | 25 | |
| Total Votes | 17,757 | |||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Radinovich |
50.7% | 11,087 | |
| Republican | Dale Lueck | 49.3% | 10,764 | |
| Total Votes | 21,851 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Joe Radinovich |
76% | 2,422 |
| David Schaff | 24% | 765 |
| Total Votes | 3,187 | |
Campaign themes
2018
Campaign website
Radinovich's campaign website stated the following:
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Reform Agenda A broken political system is at the root of many problems facing Minnesota’s working families. Our economy won’t work for all of us until we change the way our system works and prioritize the interests of working people ahead of wealthy special interests. We must eliminate the influence of secret money flowing into our elections, increase the transparency of our political process, and elevate our political discourse. If we want to fix our healthcare system, support the middle class, and protect Social Security and Medicare, we need to reform our system. I am determined to reduce the influence of money in politics, which starts right here with my campaign: that’s why I am refusing donations from corporate PACs. In Congress, I will work tirelessly to pass a constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision that drowned out the voices of working people, and will fight for policies that clean up our campaign finance system and make our politics reflect the priorities of the people of the Eighth. Here’s how I’ll represent you and what I’ll fight for in Washington: Working for the people of Minnesota in Congress, not special interests Publicly post congressional calendar so my constituents know who I am meeting with It is critical that the public is able see the individuals and interest groups that their representative is meeting with and how frequently those meetings take place. I am committed to making my congressional calendar publicly available so that when I make a decision or take a vote, the public knows who I have been meeting and can have confidence that my decisions have not been unduly influenced by wealthy special interests. Refuse corporate PAC money and fund my campaigns with the support of the people of Minnesota I will stand up against the corrupting influence of corporate special interest money. It is important that our elected leaders are beholden only to the people that elect them, not wealthy corporations that can dole out large campaign contributions. That’s why I will not accept corporate PAC money. Hold regular town halls as your member of Congress Residents of the Eighth District must have meaningful access to their representative so they can share their concerns and hold their representative accountable for his or her actions. In Congress, I pledge to hold regular town halls throughout the year so that constituents have the opportunity to engage with me on the matters most important to them and to best ensure that my office and I are promptly responding to the issues of the day. Reducing the corrupting power that special interests have over our government and elected officials Pass a Constitutional Amendment Overturning Citizens United The Citizens United decision opened the floodgates of dark money flowing into our elections and gave corporations and wealthy special interests an outsized influence on our campaigns. Pass the STOP Act to reduce the focus on fundraising and big-donor influence in Washington Representatives to Washington should spend their time working for the people back home, not their own reelection. Today, leaders in both parties encourage their members to spend at least 30 hours a week “dialing for dollars” and hosting fundraising events. The public deserves a representative who is more than a mid-level telemarketer. They deserve a representative who will devote all of their energy to fighting on their behalf. I will advocate for the STOP Act, which would prohibit members of Congress from soliciting contributions during the legislative session. Pass the Government By the People Act to return power to the people in our elections When our elected officials spend time dialing for dollars from wealthy donors, they sacrifice valuable time meeting with stakeholders and voters in their districts. To level the playing field, I will support efforts to create a voluntary public funding system of small-dollar matching funds, tax credits and advertising vouchers for qualified candidates. Bringing transparency and accountability to our democracy Pass the DISCLOSE Act to end secret, undisclosed money in our elections In Congress, I will champion the DISCLOSE Act. This legislation will increase transparency in our election by requiring all organizations - including PACs, corporations, political nonprofits - to publicly disclose the names of donors contributing $10,000 or more during an election cycle. Additionally, the legislation would mandate these organizations file a report with the FEC if they spend $10,000 or more on political advertising. Pass the Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act (KOCH) Act to bring transparency to political advertising Voters deserve to know who is contributing large swaths of money to the political groups running advertisements. This legislation would require political groups with anonymous donors to disclose their biggest donors at the end of each advertisement. I am committed to being a fierce advocate for this legislation if elected to Congress. Pass the Get Foreign Money Out of US Elections Act to restrict the influence of foreign interests in our elections Foreign owned, influenced or controlled corporations should not influence the outcome of elections that directly impact the lives of working people across the country. Pass the Honest Ads Act to require equal levels of transparency in all political advertising The way in which we consume media has changed over the years and it's important that our campaign finance laws reflect those changes. This legislation would update disclosure requirements for online political advertising to apply the same rules as TV, radio, and satellite ads. I will champion this legislation to modernize our political advertising so that wherever voters are seeing advertisements they know who is behind those advertisements. Jobs The workforce continues to change, and we need to enact policies and programs that support new opportunities. Making investments in skills training and re-training, protecting the rights of workers to unionize, and fortifying complementary systems and services that make work possible—like healthcare, childcare, and public education—gives all of us the stability, employability, and safety we need to build our futures. Health Healthcare is a right. A broken arm shouldn’t bankrupt you and you shouldn’t have to choose between preventative care and paying your electric bill. I support Universal Healthcare that keeps us and our families healthy and working. This is a system that benefits all Americans, whether they’ve been self-employed, run a small business, or have bargained collectively for healthcare benefits. Too many of our healthcare dollars are going to middlemen and special interests when they should go to caring for our families and neighbors. A woman's healthcare decisions must be made between a woman and her doctor. The government should not play a role in a woman's reproductive health decisions. Now, more than ever, we need to fight to protect women's right to choose. Natural Resources With regard to specific projects in this district, I believe it is the proper due process of our regulatory agencies to ensure that these projects are done in the safest possible way. Where a project is proposed we should have a clear, science-based process that sets aside a significant amount of bankruptcy-proof financial assurances so that a proper closure can be done after the life of the project or the life of the company. We should increase inspection and oversight to ensure safe and ethical operation of any project. Families Our kids deserve every opportunity we can give them. That starts with high-quality, affordable, and safe childcare options. Minnesota has some of the highest childcare costs in the country and that forces families to make decisions that aren’t right for their families—including whether both parents can afford to work or whether they can afford to find better job opportunities away from the friends and family who are often serving as their childcare providers. Policies such as caps on childcare costs, scholarships to working families, or utilizing our local school districts for additional care have the power to make childcare accessible for all. Seniors People work their whole lives for a secure and comfortable retirement. We owe it to them to honor the promises we’ve made on programs that people pay into throughout their careers. I will fight to protect the benefits allowed through Social Security, Medicare, and pensions. Infrastructure Rural America is changing, and we need to be on the front end of those changes, making life better for those living and working outside urban areas. Opportunity in rural America means that we all need equitable access to basic services—chief among them is high-speed internet access—so that we are able to keep up with the pace of changes ahead. Roads, bridges, airports, rail, ports and cyber connectivity are the arteries of our economy. If we can’t move goods, people and information efficiently our economy will grind to a halt. Rural America, like much of the 8th Congressional District, is changing. We need to be on the front end of those changes, making life better for those living and working outside urban areas. This means we all need equitable access to basic services so that we are able to keep up with the pace of changes ahead. I believe in the importance of our rural communities and are committed to rebuilding Main Street in our small towns across the district, state, and country so that limited resources are used efficiently, and all populations grow and thrive Agriculture As a state representative, I prioritized farmers' interests by supporting farm bills and emphasizing local food production. If elected, I will continue to fight for the 10,000 farms (99% of them family owned) in the 8th district. This will be done through strengthening crop insurance, continuing the sugar program, and updating dairy policy to meet the needs of today's dairy farmers. Veterans From World War II, through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, our veterans, many of them suffering from physical and mental wounds, are now forced to fight for the benefits they have earned for themselves and their families. This is wrong. Our veterans, not lobbyists or big corporations, deserve a break from their government. We need to fully fund the Veterans Administration, cut the red tape, cut the long lines at VA hospitals and find innovative solutions to better serve those who have served their country. Native American & Tribal Issues In Congress, it would be my great honor to represent five sovereign Indian nations in my District. I will respect the self-governing authority of the tribes and fight for better health care, housing and educational opportunities for American Indians. Cannabis Reform I support the legalization of marijuana, both medicinally and recreationally. I also support farmers having the right to cultivate agricultural hemp. I believe that the federal prohibition on research of the benefits of medicinal marijuana for illnesses ranging from chronic seizures in children to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) impacting our veterans is wrong, and that it should be thoroughly studied to assess benefits and risks in the same way we study many other drugs. As a part of legalization, I believe we should act to expunge the criminal records of Americans who have marijuana offenses, and that we should put the revenue local governments collect from sales after legalization to good use by making stronger investments in healthcare and education that Minnesota families expect. |
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| —Joe Radinovich for Congress[5] | ||
Campaign advertisements
The following is an example of an ad from Radinovich's 2018 election campaign.
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Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Radinovich served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Early Childhood and Youth Development Policy |
| • Education Finance |
| • Housing Finance and Policy |
Campaign finance summary
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2014
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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Taxpayers League of Minnesota
The Taxpayers League of Minnesota, a Minnesota-based taxpayer advocacy organization, releases a legislative scorecard for the Minnesota House of Representatives and Minnesota State Senate once a year. The scorecard gives each legislator a score based on how they voted in the prior legislative term on tax issues and “their efforts to balance the state budget without a tax increase.” The organization also compiles a legislator’s individual "Lifetime Score."[6]
2013
Radinovich received a score of 0% in the 2013 scorecard, ranking 85th out of all 134 Minnesota House of Representatives members.[7]
See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Minnesota's 8th Congressional District election, 2018
- Minnesota's 8th Congressional District
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 general election results," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Joe Radinovich for Congress, "Issues," accessed September 21, 2018
- ↑ Taypayers League of Minnesota, "Legislative Scorecards," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Taypayers League of Minnesota, "Legislative Scorecard, 2013," accessed May 15, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Mark Murdock (R) |
Minnesota State House District 10B 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Dale Lueck (R) |
