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Kate Luthner
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Cabrini University, 2000

Graduate

University of St. Thomas, 2011

Medical

University of St. Thomas, 2011

Personal
Profession
Purchasing for domestic engine production
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Kate Luthner (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Minnesota State Senate to represent District 32. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Luthner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Kate Luthner was born in Newtownards, Ireland.[1] She earned a bachelor's degree from Cabrini College in 2000 and a master's degree from the University of St. Thomas in 2011. Her professional experience includes working in purchasing for domestic engine production with Polaris Industries and in other purchasing roles for manufacturing within the U.S. Luthner is affiliated with Girl Scouts USA, the SCA, and Forest Lake Area Schools.[2]

Elections

2022

See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Minnesota State Senate District 32

Michael Kreun defeated Kate Luthner in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 32 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Kreun
Michael Kreun (R) Candidate Connection
 
52.9
 
19,684
Image of Kate Luthner
Kate Luthner (D) Candidate Connection
 
47.0
 
17,459
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
34

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 37,177
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Kate Luthner advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 32.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Michael Kreun advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 32.

Campaign finance

2020

See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Minnesota State Senate District 31

Incumbent Michelle Benson defeated Kate Luthner in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 31 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michelle Benson
Michelle Benson (R)
 
70.6
 
35,980
Image of Kate Luthner
Kate Luthner (D) Candidate Connection
 
29.3
 
14,962
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
45

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 50,987
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Kate Luthner advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 31.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michelle Benson advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 31.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

To view Luthner's endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Kate Luthner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Luthner's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am Kate Luthner and I’m running for state senate in SD32 because I believe education solves problems, reproductive privacy rights must remain guaranteed, and I want to ensure state and community safety and growth. Right now I am completing a 4 year term on Forest Lake Area school board and I’m pleased to be endorsed by teachers. My goal is to ensure Minnesota is a place we all feel safe, welcome, and most importantly proud of.

There is a lot of good being done by our state and local government but there is more to do as we recognize emerging needs for health care and mental health support for our community, especially our seniors, veterans and students, we need to be working on the next step in green energy infrastructure so Blaine and Columbus can be ready for the inevitable transition.

I am a parent, business owner, member, leader, and participant in many service groups including PTO and scouts. In my private sector career, I managed multi-million dollar budgets and negotiations. I want to put my skills to work for the state.
  • Public education funding is my top priority.
  • Reproductive rights need to be protected in our state
  • In all things; equity and ethics
Education, Reproductive Rights, Equity, and taking a moderate approach to creating a system that works for all.

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2020

Candidate Connection

Kate Luthner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Luthner's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a parent of 3 who is tired of the status quo. I have a BA and an MBA, have worked years in domestic manufacturing then choose to stay home with my family. Currently elected to the Forest Lake Area School Board, and feel that MN needs more leadership that cares about education. I also feel that we have too many extremes in current politics and we need common sense and a commitment to all work together to do the best for everyone.
  • Education; There needs to be advocates for education equity for the rural suburban district
  • Infrastructure; We need high speed internet and cell towers to allow our families, farmers, and businesses to participate
  • Equity; from policy to police we need to view things through a lense of equity
Education. Education at all levels - schools are chronically underfunded and there are too many unfunded mandates.
West Wing and Parks and Rec. I realize both are tv shows however they really do a great job showing the many facets of good government. Both are full of passion, working extremely hard, and dealing with the hard things you can never predict. On a more classic level, I would recommend "The Brethern" the opinions of the Berger court, so many landmark decisions in that era. I have also taken dedicated courses in the Constitution, Ethics, and I classic economics however to get the full impact I believe you need a class and a professor - dry reading is not as dynamic and is harder to recommend.
Common sense, empathy, the ability to ask questions and truly grow based on information.
I listen and research and have high empathy. I am more likely to seek someone out who disagrees with me to hear why then to sit in an echo chamber.
An elected official should defend, strengthen, and maintain the customs and traditions of the state and to legislate to that end. Be vigilant as they represent you and your family and neighbors. Pledge diligence in service to all, and to seek equity within the aims and ideals of the legislature
A better, more functional and equitable education system
First grade. Sitting in my uniform at my desk eating lunch with January sun coming through the windows. Sister Mary, the principal, comes to the classroom door and whispers to my teacher. I am just 6, my birthday only one month ago and we are all wondering who was in trouble. The next thing we are told is that we need to pray, so, we stood up and prayed, the 20 of us, not knowing why but knowing it was very important.

By the time we got home, word had gone to our parents that the school did not know how to tell first graders that the rocket we all had been following in school and newspapers had exploded in mid-air. The Challenger. The space shuttle with a teacher, my first lessons about space centered around the journey of this mission. Every schoolchild in the 80's remembers this day.

I vividly remember that day, sitting with my mom who had to explain the unexplainable because there wasn't an answer to my "Why?" I am allowed that night to watch the news to see the replay. I still hoped, in my six-year-old way, that it would be ok until I saw the explosion. Nobody could survive that.

Years later in college, we studied the case through the lens of whistleblower laws. Every one of us in that college seminar could say exactly where we were. A part of me is glad that the tragic moment created a collective conscientious that everyone has a duty to say something if we see something wrong.
So hard to choose just one. The book I have purchased and given away at least 10 copies because I feel it is an important read is Starship Troopers by Heinlein. While people often dismiss science fiction, this book is full of dynamic lessons in leadership, military science, war, power, ethics and peace. It shows how different sides are both right and there is complexity in the system. I read it first as an early teen and it a fairly simple book to read but has the power to stick with you.
I grew up in the 80's where we were told we could "do it all". Very empowering as a child but a rude surprise when you find hard binary choices - while you can do anything, you can't do everything. I've also had hard run-ins with glass ceilings. Far better than before me but I'm working for even better for my daughters.
I think having two chambers gives an additional check and balance to the system. They are important because they overlap citizens differently - the house has smaller districts that can get more detailed focus from their rep and the senate has two congressional districts within it so a broader overview but still focused on the same citizens.
Yes and no. Knowing how politicals systems work gives you skills to work faster with less time wasted on learning the process, however, expertise in a different part of the world brings new insight and experiences to the group. There should be a mix of both at all times.
Aging population, and, funding in a rebuilding economy post COVID
Trust yet verify.
Absolutely, the more we see each other as humans with similar likes and needs the better. We do not need to see our fellow legislators as enemies, we all have perspectives and insights and the goal of a better Minnesota and fighting partisan politics distracts from making the best decisions for all.
I believe it should be done by a nonpartisan independent group that uses census data and common sense. I particularly dislike that towns in rural areas are often cut off from their surrounding community.
I would be proud to serve on any

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Ballotpedia staff, "Email communication with Kate Luthner," August 21, 2020
    2. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 5, 2020


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