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Laura Andreson

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Laura Andreson
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Sawyer High School

Medical

Des Moines University, 2002

Other

University of Minnesota, 2006

Personal
Birthplace
Mohall, N.D.
Religion
Christian: Lutheran
Profession
Physician
Contact

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Laura Andreson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 63. Andreson lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Andreson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Laura Andreson was born in Mohall, North Dakota. Andreson graduated from Sawyer High School. Andreson earned a D.O. from Des Moines University in 2002 completed her residency at the University of Minnesota in 2006. Andreson's career experience includes working as an OB-GYN.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63

Incumbent Jake McCalmon defeated Laura Andreson in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jake McCalmon
Jake McCalmon (R)
 
68.1
 
28,667
Image of Laura Andreson
Laura Andreson (D) Candidate Connection
 
31.9
 
13,433

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

Total votes: 42,100
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63

Laura Andreson advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63 on August 1, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Laura Andreson
Laura Andreson Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
2,130

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

Total votes: 2,130
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63

Incumbent Jake McCalmon advanced from the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63 on August 1, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jake McCalmon
Jake McCalmon
 
100.0
 
5,634

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

Total votes: 5,634
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Laura Andreson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Andreson'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 live in Franklin, TN with my 2 sons, 2 labs and my husband. I am a board certified ob/gyn that has been practicing for 22 years. I grew up in rural ND, obtained my undergraduate degree at the University of ND. I attended Des Moines University for medical school and I completed my residency at the University of Minnesota. I am a lifelong runner. I have done 11 full marathons and many half marathons, 10K and 5K's. I look forward to serving the people in my district!
  • I would like to protect reproductive Rights. The current abortion laws have created a dangerous environment for pregnant women and their physicians in TN.
  • I believe that responsible gun ownership should be protected but that there needs to be gun safety measures passed. We need to protect our children, communities and our nation from the incessant gun violence that plagues us daily.
  • My children have attended public schools. One of my son's is still in public school. Vouchers will destroy our school systems. I think we should work to build up our current programs, pay our teachers and school employees better and make our public schools an example for other states!
The issues above as well as working on infrastructure and public transportation to alleviate commute times in our communities.
I really admire and respect Ruth Bader Ginsberg. She fought for women and that is what I intend to do as well. She also maintained friendships with those she disagreed with politically(Scalice) which I think is honorable.
Dirt road politics -meet the people where they are and work with them to build the community!
Honesty, integrity, humility and the ability to learn about issues that they do not have knowlege of.
I can communicate and listen to people very well after over 2 decades as a physician. I can work with others to meet a goal or objective. I will be honest and do my best to bring changes that are desired by the people of TN
Represent the people of the district. If a majority of people want reproductive rights, gun safety, and keeping our public schools funded then I believe an effort to move those issues forward is of utmost importance.
Being kind, honest, having integrity and standing up what is right for everyone. When we do better, we ALL do better.
I remember the Columbia space shuttle explosion and Reagan getting shot.
I worked as a babysitter during middle school and high school. I worked on a maintenance crew at the ND state fairgrounds for 3 years. I was janitorial staff. It was humbling but it allowed my to develop my work ethic and integrity.
Educated-it helped me better understand the distrust of the medical and education systems better.
Carrie Mathison-Homeland.
Hold my halo-Lainey Wilson
I grew up in rural ND in poverty. I learned to work hard growing up on a farm. I had to fund my education to pursue my dream of becoming a physician. It was a long, difficult road but I am proud to have done it!
The governor should listen to both sides and be respectful and honest with the members of the legislature.
Building roads and public transportation. Protecting health care rights, privacy and access. Creating gun safety laws despite the pressures of the gun industry!
Yes, but not required
Absolutely-if there are better relationships then more can be done to achieve progress.
I have great admiration for the democrats in our current legislative body. They keep showing up despite working in a hostile environment.
Potentially. I do not know at this time.
I have been in the room with many women struggling with our abortion law for various reasons. Their fear is real. My fear is also real. I do my best to navigate it with empathy and my medical knowledge. There are so many horrible stories that no one can understand unless they are put into that situation.
I'm not good at remembering or telling jokes unless they are grossly inappropriate!!
In special circumstances
I would like to improve our abortion law to allow clarity for patients and physicians.
Planned Parenthood, Forward TN, Moms Demand Action, TN families for Vaccines, TN women's political caucus, Davidson county HS Dems, Action 3.14
Health and welfare, Health, Insurance and education instruction
Both are really vital to making our communities and our state better for the people living here.
It would be good to hear from the people and not the extreme interest groups

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Campaign finance summary

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Laura Andreson campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Tennessee House of Representatives District 63Lost general$71,850 $70,470
Grand total$71,850 $70,470
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 16, 2024


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