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Laurie Halverson (Minnesota)
Laurie Halverson (Democratic Party) was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 51B. She assumed office on January 8, 2013. She left office on January 5, 2021.
Halverson (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 51B. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Halverson was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce Committee, Chair
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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| • Commerce and Regulatory Reform |
| • Government Operations and Elections |
| • Health and Human Services Finance |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Halverson served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Commerce and Regulatory Reform |
| • Government Operations and Elections Policy |
| • Health and Human Services Finance |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Halverson served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy |
| • Elections, Vice chair |
| • Health and Human Services Finance |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Laurie Halverson did not file to run for re-election.[1]
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 51B
Incumbent Laurie Halverson defeated Douglas Willetts in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 51B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Laurie Halverson (D) | 62.2 | 13,879 |
 | Douglas Willetts (R) | 37.7 | 8,424 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 19 | ||
| Total votes: 22,322 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 51B
Incumbent Laurie Halverson advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 51B on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Laurie Halverson |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 51B
Douglas Willetts advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 51B on August 14, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Douglas Willetts |
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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 Laurie Halverson defeated Pat Hammond in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 51B general election.[2][3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 51B General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Laurie Halverson Incumbent |
56.59% | 13,311 | |
| Republican | Pat Hammond | 43.41% | 10,212 | |
| Total Votes | 23,523 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Laurie Halverson ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 51B Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 51B Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Laurie Halverson Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Pat Hammond ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 51B Republican primary.[4][5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 51B Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Pat Hammond (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 12, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent Laurie Halverson was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Jen Wilson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Halverson defeated Wilson in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Laurie Halverson Incumbent |
51.1% | 8,757 | |
| Republican | Jen Wilson | 48.8% | 8,366 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.1% | 19 | |
| Total Votes | 17,142 | |||
2012
Halverson ran in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 51B. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated incumbent Doug Wardlow (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Laurie Halverson |
51.9% | 12,210 | |
| Republican | Doug Wardlow Incumbent | 48.1% | 11,298 | |
| Total Votes | 23,508 | |||
Campaign themes
2016
Halverson's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Champion education Growing our educational excellence is my top priority. I successfully authored and passed significant new investments in school readiness to ensure that our youngest learners are ready for success when they enter school. In addition, I’ve been happy to be part of the effort to make college more affordable by advocating for tuition freezes and by making it easier for students to refinance college loans. Cleaning up campaigns Big money from outside our community drowns out the voice of the citizens in elections. The kind of “dark money” that floods our mailboxes is exempt from our state campaign disclosure laws. I’m fighting to close this loophole so you know who’s paying to influence your vote. Strengthening mental health care The crisis of mental health is a growing concern for Eagan families. I am leading initiatives to improve mental health care in Minnesota, including securing new funding for school-based mental health, supporting efforts to better equip law enforcement to handle mental health issues, and improving primary care support to identify those at risk and intervene early. Committed to bipartisanship Gridlock does not serve the people of our community and our state. We have to work together to find solutions to the issues our state faces. That’s why I’m proud to be recognized as a leader who works across party lines. I’ve worked with colleagues from both parties on reforming MNsure, bringing accountability to Metropolitan Council, and the Homeless Youth Act.[11] |
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| —Laurie Halverson[12] | ||
2012
Halverson's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[13]
Jobs and the Economy
- Excerpt: "As your Representative, I will work to bring job growth back to Eagan by supporting small and growing businesses with lower property taxes and a plan to boost private sector investments in home-grown entrepreneurs."
Excellent Schools
- Excerpt: "We should be focused on ensuring that every student has the opportunity to achieve their best and that Minnesota keeps producing a highly skilled workforce."
Transportation
- Excerpt: "We must continue the progress being made with transportation investments in our region. Roads, bridges, and transit go hand-in-hand to improve safety and reduce congestion."
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 11 to May 17. Special sessions were convened: June 12 to June 19; July 13 to July 21; August 12; September 11; October 12 to October 15; and November 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 20.
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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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2016
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In 2016, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from March 8 through May 23.
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2015
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In 2015, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 6 through May 18.
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2014
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In 2014, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 25 to May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 20.
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External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ TwinCities.com, "Rep. Halverson to leave state House, run for Dakota County Board seat vacated by Tom Egan," April 27, 2020
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "State Canvassing Board Report," August 19, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed July 25, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 Election Results," accessed November 4, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report - State Primary - Tuesday, August 14, 2012," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Halverson for House, "Issues," accessed September 22, 2016
- ↑ "halverson4house," Official Campaign Website
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| Preceded by Tom Tillberry (DFL) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 51B 2013-2021 |
Succeeded by Liz Reyer (D) |
