Linda Slocum
Linda Slocum (b. July 11, 1950) is a former Democratic-Farmer-Labor member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 50A from 2007 to 2019. Slocum did not file to run for re-election in 2018.
Biography
Slocum received her B.A. in psychology from Simpson College and has done graduate work in education at Augsburg College. Her professional experience includes working as a middle school geography and American history teacher.[1]
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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| • Commerce and Regulatory Reform |
| • Education |
| • Ethics |
| • Taxes |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Slocum served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Commerce and Regulatory Reform |
| • Education Finance |
| • Taxes |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Slocum served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy |
| • Education Finance, Vice chair |
| • Public Safety Finance and Policy |
| • Taxes |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Slocum served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Commerce and Regulatory Reform |
| • Education Finance |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Slocum served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Commerce and Labor |
Campaign themes
2012
Slocum's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Economy and Job Growth
- Excerpt: "I support the Minnesota Investment Fund, which would provide low-interest loans and other incentives for businesses to set up shop in Minnesota."
Education
- Excerpt: "The focus should be in attaining the skills and successfully graduating, then moving into the workforce."
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "The best health care solution, in my opinion, is the Minnesota Health Plan Bill. I am a co-author on the bill. The Minnesota Health Plan would cover all people of every age, it’s portable, doesn’t have high deductibles, allows people to choose their own doctors, hospitals and clinics."
Transportation
- Excerpt: "I fully support state bonding to build the Southwest Corridor Light Rail Line. Great transit options have proven to be strong economic engines and spur economic growth in the areas served by the transit."
Veterans
- Excerpt: "Honoring our veterans means more than honoring their service. It means that when they come home, we help them find jobs and secure housing to ensure that their homecoming is a joyous occasion."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Linda Slocum did not file to run for re-election.
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 Slocum defeated Tim Johnson in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A general election.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 50A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Linda Slocum Incumbent |
63.33% | 12,217 | |
| Republican | Tim Johnson | 36.67% | 7,074 | |
| Total Votes | 19,291 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Linda Slocum ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 50A Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Linda Slocum Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Tim Johnson ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A Republican primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 50A Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Tim Johnson (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 Linda Slocum was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Dean Mumbleau was unopposed in the Republican primary. Slocum defeated Mumbleau in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Linda Slocum Incumbent |
64.7% | 8,260 | |
| Republican | Dean Mumbleau | 35.1% | 4,481 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.2% | 21 | |
| Total Votes | 12,762 | |||
2012
Slocum won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated Craig Marston (R) and Joseph Koch (Independence) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Linda Slocum Incumbent |
62.2% | 12,036 | |
| Republican | Craig Marston | 30.3% | 5,864 | |
| Independence | Joseph Koch | 7.4% | 1,439 | |
| Total Votes | 19,339 | |||
2010
Slocum won re-election to the District 63B seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Joel Jennissen (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[12]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 63B (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Linda Slocum (DFL)
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7,297 | 60.61% | ||
| Joel Jennissen (R) | 4,729 | 39.28% | ||
| Write-In | 14 | 0.12% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Linda Slocum won election to the District 63B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Ed Field. [13]
Linda Slocum raised $24,322 for her campaign.[14]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 63B (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Linda Slocum (DFL)
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11,265 | 66.00% | ||
| Ed Field (R) | 5,755 | 33.72% | ||
| Write-In | 48 | 0.28% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2018
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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Personal
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Slocum has two children. She has been Union Steward for Minnesota Federation of Teachers Local 59, Vice Chair of the City of Richfield Human Services Commission, and a member of the Minnesota Commission on Crime Prevention and Control.[1]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Linda + Slocum + Minnesota + House"
External links
- Office website
- Official campaign website (Archived)
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Slocum
- ↑ "electslocum," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 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
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "All Races by Legislative District," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Slocum's 2008 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Carolyn Laine (DFL) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A 2013- 2019 |
Succeeded by Michael Howard (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 63B 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Jean Wagenius (DFL) |
