Keith Franke
Keith Franke (Republican Party) was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 54A. He assumed office on January 5, 2021. He left office on January 3, 2023.
Franke (Republican Party) ran for election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 54A. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Keith Franke was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and lives in St. Paul Park, Minnesota. Franke's career experience includes owning Park Cafe and Franke's Corner Bar.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Franke was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Capital Investment |
| • Public Safety and Security |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Keith Franke did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A
Keith Franke defeated incumbent Anne Claflin in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Keith Franke (R) | 51.4 | 12,125 |
 | Anne Claflin (D) | 48.5 | 11,428 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 29 | ||
| Total votes: 23,582 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Anne Claflin advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Keith Franke advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A
Anne Claflin defeated incumbent Keith Franke in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anne Claflin (D) | 51.0 | 9,300 |
| Keith Franke (R) | 48.9 | 8,924 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 18 | ||
| Total votes: 18,242 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A
Anne Claflin advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A on August 14, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A
Incumbent Keith Franke advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A on August 14, 2018.
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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 Dan Schoen (D) did not seek re-election.
Keith Franke defeated Jen Peterson in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A general election.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 54A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Keith Franke |
51.49% | 10,483 | |
| Democratic | Jen Peterson | 48.51% | 9,877 | |
| Total Votes | 20,360 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Jen Peterson ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 54A Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jen Peterson (unopposed) | |
Keith Franke ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A Republican primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 54A Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Keith Franke (unopposed) | |
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2016
Franke's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[7]
| “ | Economic Development
It is important in these difficult economic times for our nation that every state focus on their local economies and try to grow them. A focus needs to be put on supporting small business opportunites in our area. This may be done by taking the cost of doing business out of city politics. With smart economic development comes job creation which is needed to fulfill opportunity for more people to become independant and successful. Taxes I would like to focus on making Minnesota a more small business friendly state by reducing taxes while maintaining a quality level of employee pay and benefits. Reduction in the tax burden on all families is also needed. By lowering or abolishing capital gains tax, marriage tax, death and inheritance tax, more money could be kept by the taxpayers. Any tax surplus should be returned to the taxpayers. We should remove the burden on our senior citizens by abolishing Minnesota state tax on social security income. Retiring veterans returning to MN after their service should also not have their pensions subject to state taxes. Public Safety Our public safety officials and first responders need to be provided with the tools and support they need to be successful. Education We need to work with local school administrators, elected officials and families to continue and expand the success of our children through a quality education. Veterans Existing veterans and returning veterans need to be supported in obtaining better control over their medical care.[8] |
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Campaign finance summary
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2022
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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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
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ keith-franke, "About Me," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ Minnesota House of Representatives, "Rep. Keith Franke," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
- ↑ Keith Franke, "Platform," accessed October 14, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Anne Claflin (D) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Brad Tabke (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A 2017-2019 |
Succeeded by - |
