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Linda Runbeck
Linda Runbeck (Republican Party) was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 38A. She assumed office in 2011. She left office on January 5, 2021.
Runbeck (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 38A. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Runbeck served in the House from 1989 (when she won a special election on February 4) to 1993. She then served in the Minnesota State Senate from 1993 to 2001.[1]
Biography
Runbeck graduated from Bethel University. Her professional experience includes working as a small business owner and corporate executive.
Committee assignments
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 |
| • Transportation and Regional Governance, Chair |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Runbeck served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Capital Investment |
| • Government Operations and Elections Policy |
| • State Government Finance |
| • Transportation Policy and Finance |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Runbeck served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Taxes |
| • Transportation Policy |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Runbeck served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Civil Law |
| • Taxes |
Campaign themes
2012
Runbeck's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Jobs & The Economy
- Excerpt: "To improve the state's economic competitiveness, the focus must be to: overhaul our regulatory environment, reduce business taxes, ensure reliable low-cost energy, enact across-the-board policies rather than choosing favored industries, expedite the commercialization of technology developed at the U of M, refrain from increasing the cost of labor and taxing success."
Spending Reform
- Excerpt: "We can't spend our way to prosperity. This maxim is as appropriate for government budgets as it is for family budgets."
Taxes
- Excerpt: "Linda supports a 'jobs-friendly' environment to move Minnesota's economy forward. She believes tax increases should not be on the table."
K-12 Education
- Excerpt: "Linda supported this legislation for referendum equalization aid and debt service equalization aid which was signed by Gov. Carlson."
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "Linda supports market-based health care solutions as the most effective way to stem the rising costs of health care."
Presidential preference
2016 presidential endorsement
✓ Runbeck endorsed Marco Rubio for the Republican primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[3]
- See also: Endorsements for Marco Rubio
2012
Linda Runbeck endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[4]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Linda Runbeck did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 38A
Incumbent Linda Runbeck defeated Kevin Fogarty in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 38A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Linda Runbeck (R) | 55.1 | 11,371 |
| Kevin Fogarty (D) | 44.7 | 9,229 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 25 | ||
| Total votes: 20,625 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 38A
Kevin Fogarty advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 38A on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Kevin Fogarty | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 38A
Incumbent Linda Runbeck advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 38A 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 Linda Runbeck defeated Kevin Fogarty in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 38A general election.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 38A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Linda Runbeck Incumbent |
61.46% | 13,471 | |
| Democratic | Kevin Fogarty | 38.54% | 8,448 | |
| Total Votes | 21,919 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Kevin Fogarty ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 38A Democratic primary.[7][8]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 38A Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Kevin Fogarty (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Linda Runbeck ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 38A Republican primary.[7][8]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 38A Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Linda Runbeck Incumbent (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. Patrick Davern was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Linda Runbeck was unopposed in the Republican primary. Runbeck defeated Davern in the general election.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Linda Runbeck Incumbent |
62.2% | 9,213 | |
| Democratic | Patrick Davern | 37.7% | 5,586 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.1% | 15 | |
| Total Votes | 14,814 | |||
2012
Runbeck won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 38A. She was unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Patrick Davern (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Linda Runbeck Incumbent |
58.1% | 12,197 | |
| Democratic | Patrick Davern | 41.9% | 8,802 | |
| Total Votes | 20,999 | |||
2010
Runbeck won election to the District 53A seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Paul Gardner (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[14]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 53A (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Paul Gardner (DFL) | 7,851 | 43.63% | ||
| Linda Runbeck (R)
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10,131 | 56.31% | ||
| Write-In | 11 | 0.06% | ||
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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2012
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In 2012, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 24 to May 10.
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2011
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In 2011, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 23.
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Personal
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Runbeck and her husband, Richard, have one child. Prior to her time in the legislature, she was the president of the Taxpayers League of Minnesota.
External links
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Minnesota Legislative Reference Library, "Runbeck, Linda," Retrieved July 8, 2013
- ↑ "lindarunbeck," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ MPR News, "Rubio nets backing from two dozen state legislators," February 25, 2016
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Minnesota Leaders," February 3, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 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
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2010 Election Results," accessed March 9, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Diane Anderson (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 38A 2013-2021 |
Succeeded by Donald Raleigh (R) |
| Preceded by Paul Gardner (DFL) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53A 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Joann Ward (DFL) |
