Jon Heyer
Jon Heyer (Republican Party) ran for election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 66A. Heyer lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Heyer was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 66A of the Minnesota House of Representatives. He ran unsuccessfully for the same seat in 2014.
Campaign themes
2016
Heyer's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
| “ | EDUCATION
We need to restore local control to our communities and to the parents of the students. Large state and federal agencies have shown themselves to be very inefficient.
Jon believes that competition will improve school performance. Examples of dozens of private and charter schools with much better test scores than our public system at significantly less cost per student are clear evidence FINANCE
Our state has been running a large budget surplus for quite a few years in a row. The primary reason that surpluses exist is over-taxation. We must hold the line and not raise taxes even further.
We should spend money on things that we need, not loading up bonding bills with non-essential things. Every item that is contained in bonding bills will be paid for primarily by our children and grandchildren. Over spending on non-necessary things places an unfair burden on them. HEALTHCARE
The Affordable Care Act and MNSure are not working well for the people that they are designed to help. Too many people are getting “Insurance” that is far too expensive for them to use due to high deductibles and co-pays. We must be creative in finding a better way ENVIRONMENT
As a life member of Trout Unlimited, Jon has had his “boots on the ground” doing stream restoration and rehabilitation around Minnesota.
Minnesota has some of the strictest environmental regulations in the nation. We need to follow our existing regulatory guidance and stop obstructing well regulated mining and logging.
We need to reduce the amount of trash that ends up in landfills by promoting recycling, compostable and organic waste collection, and programs to reuse items INFRASTRUCTURE Our roads, bridges, and public buildings are crumbling due to neglect. We need to take care of what we have instead of embarking on expensive new projects. BUSINESS
Jon believes that the best way to solve the challenges of our economy is to support small and mid-size business creation. Encouraging new and expanding businesses bring more and better jobs to our communities.
Minnesota businesses are burdened with too many regulatory policies. Government should step back and allow the local economy to grow.[2] |
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2014
Heyer's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
| “ | TAXES
More local control I believe that local units of government are more responsive to people within their community. Revenue generated at local levels should stay at local levels to promote prosperity and investment in our communities. Reduce tax burden on businesses Economic growth in Minnesota is stagnated by the burdensome tax code for businesses and working families alike. Minnesota needs to be a more attractive place for businesses and corporations to locate and expand. Reduce property taxes I will strive to limit property tax increases for senior citizens to no more than cost of living increases on social security. STATE GOVERNMENT Promote fiscal responsibility State government needs to find more innovative ways of operating, rather than increasing their budgets. Reduce fraud and wasteful spending It doesn't take much digging to find that we have many wasteful programs, as well as programs that allow for widespread fraud. Recently, the Minnesota House Republican caucus published a map showing that welfare cash benefits are being spent in all 50 states - including locations such as Alaska and Hawaii. Keep government growth equal with state economic growth The state needs to re-prioritize and make better use of existing resources. Government spending in Minnesota has far outpaced our sagging economy. HEALTH CARE I support the deregulation of health care Health care mandates in Minnesota drive up the cost of coverage and require coverage for health benefits many enrollees never use. The state should allow individuals to purchase a policy with fewer mandates that are more tailored to their needs and financial situation. Increased privacy and security As technology has increased, the state and health care providers need to ensure health data is in a safe and secure environment. In addition, they should be held accountable for leaks in confidentiality of patients' records. FAMILY ISSUES Pro-life I will defend life from conception until natural death. I support banning the use of public funds for abortions and prohibiting any medical procedure or therapy that would deliberately cause or hasten death. Education Being deeply concerned about the future of our children, we must make education improvements a priority. I believe competition fuels motivation and innovation. I believe all children deserve the best education possible and all children should be well educated in the core subjects of reading, writing, math, science and history. I believe parents are the best equipped to determine where and how their child is educated. I would support options for parents including public, charter, private, or home school.[3][2] |
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 66A
Incumbent Alice Hausman defeated Jon Heyer in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 66A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Alice Hausman (D) | 73.9 | 16,035 |
 | Jon Heyer (R) | 26.0 | 5,644 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 24 | ||
| Total votes: 21,703 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 66A
Incumbent Alice Hausman advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 66A on August 14, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Alice Hausman |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 66A
Jon Heyer advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 66A on August 14, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Jon Heyer |
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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 Alice Hausman defeated Jon Heyer in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 66A general election.[4][5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 66A General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Alice Hausman Incumbent |
68.51% | 15,372 | |
| Republican | Jon Heyer | 31.49% | 7,067 | |
| Total Votes | 22,439 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Alice Hausman ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 66A Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 66A Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Alice Hausman Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Jon Heyer ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 66A Republican primary.[6][7]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 66A Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jon Heyer (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 Alice Hausman was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Jon Heyer was unopposed in the Republican primary. Hausman defeated Heyer in the general election.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alice Hausman Incumbent |
67.1% | 11,100 | |
| Republican | Jon Heyer | 32.8% | 5,421 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.2% | 25 | |
| Total Votes | 16,546 | |||
Recent news
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See also
- Minnesota House of Representatives
- Minnesota House of Representatives District 66A
- Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2016
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Minnesota State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Heyer for House, "Platform," accessed October 14, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Jon Heyer for Minnesota House, "Campaign Issues," accessed October 23, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 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
