Larry Hosch
Larry Hosch (b. October 16, 1977) is a former Democratic member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 14B from 2005 to 2013 and serving as a state House minority whip.
Hosch is the owner of Lamar Homes and Remodeling, Limited Liability Corporation. He previously worked as a roofer for Granite City Roofing and was manager of Sal's Bar and Grill.
Hosch served as mayor of the City of Saint Joseph from 2001-2005.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hosch served on these committees:
- Agriculture and Rural Development
- Health and Human Services (Finance)
- Health and Human Services (Reform)
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hosch served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Finance Division
- Healthcare and Human Services Finance Division
- Public Safety Finance Division
Elections
2010
Hosch won re-election to the District 14B seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Tom Ellenbecker (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2][3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 14B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Larry Hosch (DFL)
|
9,048 | 55.16% | ||
| Tom Ellenbecker (R) | 7,336 | 44.72% | ||
| Write-In | 20 | 0.12% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Larry Hosch won election to the District 14B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Jim Stauber. [4]
Larry Hosch raised $43,505 for his campaign.[5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 14B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Larry Hosch (DFL)
|
14,415 | 67.09% | ||
| Jim Stauber (R) | 7045 | 32.79% | ||
| Write-In | 25 | 0.12% | ||
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."[6]
2012
Hosch received a score of 0% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 126th out of all 134 Minnesota House of Representatives members.[7]
2011
Hosch received a score of 0% in the 2011 scorecard, ranking 126th out of all 134 Minnesota House of Representatives members. [8]
Recent news
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External links
- Larry Hosch's personal website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Hosch
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004
- Larry Hosch on Facebook
- Larry Hosch on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hosch
- ↑ 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 Hosch'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 14B 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Zach Dorholt (DFL) |
