Kory Kath
Kory Kath (Democratic Party) was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 26A. Kath assumed office in 2009. Kath left office in 2013.
Biography
Kath received his M.S. in educational leadership from Southwest Minnesota State University and his B.A. in political science/secondary education from Gustavus Adolphus College. He has worked as an economics/political science teacher and principal at Owatonna High School. He previously served as Constituent Advocate to United States Senator Paul Wellstone. Kath is married and has 2 children.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kath served on these committees:
- Agriculture and Rural Development
- *Division on Veterans Services
- Education Reform
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kath served on these committees:
- K-12 Education Policy and Oversight (Vice Chair)
- Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs
- Crime Victims/Criminal Records Division
- Public Safety Policy and Oversight
- State Government Finance Division
Elections
2010
Kath won re-election to the District 26A seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated David Thul (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 26A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Kory Kath (DFL)
|
9,683 | 62.25% | ||
| David Thul (R) | 5,852 | 37.62% | ||
| Write-In | 19 | 0.12% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kory Kath won election to the District 26A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Thomas Kuntz. [5]
Kory Kath raised $31,072 for his campaign.[6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 26A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kory Kath (DFL)
|
11,527 | 56.90% | ||
| Thomas Kuntz (R) | 8,710 | 43.00% | ||
| Write-In | 21 | 0.10% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
Taxpayers League of Minnesota
The Taxpayers League of Minnesota, a Minnesota-based taxpayer advocacy organization, releases a legislative scorecard for the Minnesota House of Representatives and Minnesota State Senate once a year. The scorecard gives each legislator a score based on how they voted in the prior legislative term on tax issues and “their efforts to balance the state budget without a tax increase.” The organization also compiles a legislator’s individual "Lifetime Score."[7]
2012
Kath received a score of 14% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 103rd out of all 134 Minnesota House of Representatives members.[8]
2011
Kath received a score of 15% in the 2011 scorecard, ranking 79th out of all 134 Minnesota House of Representatives members. [9]
Recent news
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External links
- Kory Kath's personal website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Kath
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Kory Kath on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Kath
- ↑ OHS Magnet, "ISD 761 announces new principal," June 6, 2019
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Report of Votes Cast - Minnesota State Primary - Tuesday, August 10, 2010," accessed November 29, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "State of Minnesota Canvassing Report," accessed November 29, 2014
- ↑ 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Kath's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Taypayers League of Minnesota, "Legislative Scorecards," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Taypayers League of Minnesota, "Legislative Scorecard, 2012," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Taypayers League of Minnesota, "Legislative Scorecard, 2011," accessed May 15, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State House District 26A 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Tina Liebling (DFL) |
