Jon Applebaum
Jon Applebaum is a former Democratic member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 44B from 2015 to 2019. Applebaum did not file to run for re-election in 2018.
Committee assignments
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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| • Commerce and Regulatory Reform |
| • Rules and Legislative Administration |
| • Taxes |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Applebaum served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture Finance |
| • Civil Law and Data Practices |
| • Commerce and Regulatory Reform |
Campaign themes
2014
Applebaum's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Education
- Excerpt: "Minnesota should be the national leader in education. Our students, teachers and faculty all must be put in the best position to succeed. This is accomplished through ample state funding and promotion of the latest technological tools and innovative teaching methods to ensure that our students are ready for their future. I will support investment in education in accordance with these beliefs."
Jobs/Economy
- Excerpt: "The government’s role should be to encourage economic growth, which requires strong support of the business community. From workers being able to earn a livable wage, to encouraging companies to hire and expand locally and reinvest in our community, to providing entrepreneurs and small business owners with the opportunity to thrive, the government must create economic opportunities for everyone. Promoting our business community is a necessity for returning to economic prosperity."
Taxes
- Excerpt: "The government’s tax structure should be based on fair and equitable principles designed to promote economic growth and full employment, while being capable of funding our state’s vital programs. I will advocate for reform that will eliminate inequitable loopholes, stabilize our revenues and provide tax incentives for investment into local businesses."
Government Reform
- Excerpt: "Our government should adapt to the ever-changing world and utilize all technological advancements for the most effective delivery of its services. Constituents must be able to reach government resources at their fingertips and red tape cannot delay timely decision-making and results. We must carefully monitor spending, reduce waste and employ creative solutions to make the government work better for everyone."
Transportation
- Excerpt: "A robust transportation system is essential for our community to prosper. In the short term, we must maintain the very safest roads and provide for most efficient measures for traveling by advancing innovative ideas and employing the latest technology for reducing traffic. In the long term, I believe our community will be best served by multi-modal transportation and would support a cost-effective development of the Southwest Light Rail Transit."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Jon Applebaum did not file to run for re-election.
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 Jon Applebaum defeated Patti Meier in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B general election.[2][3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 44B General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jon Applebaum Incumbent |
55.01% | 13,929 | |
| Republican | Patti Meier | 44.99% | 11,393 | |
| Total Votes | 25,322 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Jon Applebaum ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 44B Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jon Applebaum Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Patti Meier ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B Republican primary.[4][5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 44B Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Patti Meier (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. Jon Applebaum defeated Jon Tollefson and Tony Wagner in the Democratic primary. Ryan Rutzick was unopposed in the Republican primary. Applebaum defeated Rutzick in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Jon Applebaum |
51.3% | 9,507 | |
| Republican | Ryan Rutzick | 48.5% | 8,981 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.2% | 44 | |
| Total Votes | 18,532 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Jon Applebaum |
37.6% | 1,053 |
| Tony Wagner | 36.3% | 1,016 |
| Jon Tollefson | 26.2% | 733 |
| Total Votes | 2,802 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
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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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Applebaum's endorsements included the following:[9]
- Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
- Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman
- Ambassador Sam Kaplan and Sylvia Kaplan
- Congressman Bill Luther and Janet Robert
- Senator Ron Latz
- Representative John Lesch
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Jon + Applebaum + Minnesota + House"
See also
- Minnesota House of Representatives
- Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B
- Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Minnesota State Legislature
External links
- Office website
- Official campaign website
- Jon Applebaum on Facebook
- Jon Applebaum on Twitter
- Jon Applebaum on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Issues," accessed July 24, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Endorsements," accessed July 24, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by John Benson (D) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B 2015-2019 |
Succeeded by Patty Acomb (D) |
