Marc Demers
Marc Demers was a 2012 Democratic candidate for District 1B of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
Demers' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Education: From Kindergarten to College
- Excerpt: "My goals as a legislator will be to strengthen school-readiness programs, which are some the best ways to invest in our children’s learning potential."
Accelerating Job Growth: More, and Better, Jobs are what Minnesota needs
- Excerpt: "We need a legislator that will work hard to help St. Paul understand the financial realities of our region and craft legislation that will keep state policies and tax codes sensitive to our economic situations."
Caring for Our Seniors: Our Rightful Responsibility
- Excerpt: "I will examine every possible idea to keep our seniors in their homes for as long as possible, and to allow all of us to age with the dignity that Minnesotans deserve."
Elections
2012
Demers ran in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 1B. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and was defeated by incumbent Debra Kiel (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 52% | 9,401 | ||
| Democratic | Marc Demers | 48% | 8,685 | |
| Total Votes | 18,086 | |||
Recent news
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