Julie Sandstede
Julie Sandstede (Democratic Party) was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 6A. She assumed office on January 3, 2017. She left office on January 3, 2023.
Sandstede (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 7A. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Sandstede served as State Representative for Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A from 2017-2023.
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Sandstede was assigned to the following committees:
- House Redistricting Committee (decommissioned)
- Education Finance Committee, Vice Chair
- House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee
- Industrial Education and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee (decommissioned)
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 |
| • Government Operations and Elections |
| • Health and Human Services Reform |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 7A
Incumbent Spencer Igo defeated incumbent Julie Sandstede in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 7A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Spencer Igo (R) | 53.7 | 10,342 |
 | Julie Sandstede (D) | 46.2 | 8,887 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 13 | ||
| Total votes: 19,242 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Julie Sandstede advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 7A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Spencer Igo advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 7A.
2020
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A
Incumbent Julie Sandstede defeated Robert Farnsworth in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julie Sandstede (D) | 50.0 | 10,777 |
 | Robert Farnsworth (R) | 49.9 | 10,747 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 24 | ||
| Total votes: 21,548 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Julie Sandstede advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Robert Farnsworth advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A
Incumbent Julie Sandstede defeated Guy Anderson in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julie Sandstede (D) | 62.0 | 11,055 |
| Guy Anderson (R) | 37.8 | 6,746 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 23 | ||
| Total votes: 17,824 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A
Incumbent Julie Sandstede advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A on August 14, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Julie Sandstede |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A
Guy Anderson advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A on August 14, 2018.
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| ✔ | Guy Anderson | |
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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 Carly Melin (D) did not seek re-election.
Julie Sandstede defeated Robert Farnsworth in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A general election.[1][2]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 6A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Julie Sandstede |
59.08% | 11,852 | |
| Republican | Robert Farnsworth | 40.92% | 8,209 | |
| Total Votes | 20,061 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Julie Sandstede defeated Tom Whiteside, Mike Thompson, and Ben DeNucci in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 6A Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Julie Sandstede |
35.61% | 1,676 | |
| Democratic | Tom Whiteside | 31.19% | 1,468 | |
| Democratic | Mike Thompson | 5.50% | 259 | |
| Democratic | Ben DeNucci | 27.69% | 1,303 | |
| Total Votes | 4,706 | |||
Robert Farnsworth ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A Republican primary.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 6A Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Robert Farnsworth (unopposed) | |
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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2016
Sandstede's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Strengthening the Iron Range through jobs, healthcare, and education
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| —Julie Sandstede, [6] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Sandstede’s endorsements included the following:[7]
- United Steelworkers (USW)
- Education Minnesota
- Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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2023
In 2023, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 22.
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2022
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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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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Julie Sandstede, "Main page," accessed July 7, 2016
- ↑ Julie Sandstede, "Endorsements," accessed July 7, 2016
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| Preceded by Carly Melin (D) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Ben Davis (R) |
