Marinda "Mindy" Kimmel
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Marinda Kimmel (Democratic Party) (also known as Mindy) ran for election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 16B. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Marinda "Mindy" Kimmel earned a bachelor of applied science in psychology from University of Minnesota, Duluth and a master of science in education in counseling from University of Wisconsin, Superior. Her professional experience includes working as a marriage and family therapist.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 16B
Incumbent Paul Torkelson defeated Marinda Kimmel in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 16B on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Paul Torkelson (R) | 67.6 | 14,476 |
 | Marinda Kimmel (D) | 32.3 | 6,908 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 28 | ||
| Total votes: 21,412 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 16B
Marinda Kimmel advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 16B on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marinda Kimmel | 100.0 | 1,953 |
| Total votes: 1,953 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 16B
Incumbent Paul Torkelson defeated Tamara Houle in the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 16B on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paul Torkelson | 78.8 | 2,621 |
| Tamara Houle | 21.2 | 704 | ||
| Total votes: 3,325 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 16B
Incumbent Paul Torkelson defeated Marinda Kimmel in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 16B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paul Torkelson (R) | 63.2 | 10,772 |
| Marinda Kimmel (D) | 36.8 | 6,268 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 17,045 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 16B
Marinda Kimmel advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 16B on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Marinda Kimmel |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 16B
Incumbent Paul Torkelson advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 16B on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Paul Torkelson |
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Marinda Kimmel did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Marinda Kimmel participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on August 29, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Marinda Kimmel's responses follow below.[2]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | -Affordable healthcare for all -Long term transportation funding (Hwy 14) -Quality education[3][4] |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | I am passionate about working together across the aisle to find common ground solutions to the challenges facing Minnesotans. As a mental health professional I work with individuals, families, and couples who seek help to find better solutions. I want to bring this expertise to St. Paul.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Marinda Kimmel answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | I look up to leaders who listen to the people like Paul Wellstone and Bernie Sanders.[4] | ” |
| “ | Honesty, openness, and collaboration[4] | ” |
| “ | Compassion, ability to listen to different points of view, determination[4] | ” |
| “ | Seek out perspectives from those impacted by legislation, prioritize areas of need, advocate for those needs, and build relationships.[4] | ” |
| “ | I hope to leave a legacy of compassion, understanding, and people centered leadership.[4] | ” |
| “ | I was in high school during 9/11. I remember intense confusion about why someone would want to harm innocent people in that way. The world felt less safe yet the safety and security of my community remained.[4] | ” |
| “ | I worked at the front desk of a local hotel. I stayed there for a few years and even came back to work one summer after college.[4] | ” |
| “ | Christmas is my favorite because it’s one of the few times that my whole family gets together. The holiday spirit and cheer is unlike any other time of year.[4] | ” |
| “ | The Legend of the Bluebonnet because it’s about empathy and sacrifice for the community.[4] | ” |
| “ | My cat because he’s been with me for 10 years and he’s part of my family.[4] | ” |
| “ | Probably a children’s nursery rhyme song. I work with a lot of children in my practice so I hear them often.[4] | ” |
| “ | I’ve struggled with my own health. I have food sensitivities that knocked me down for quite a while before they were discovered.[4] | ” |
| “ | I actually think we have more in common than different. I look forward to working together with the senate.[4] | ” |
| “ | It can be helpful to have experience but I think a strong will to learn and work hard are more beneficial in the long run. New perspectives bring fresh ideas.[4] | ” |
| “ | Healthcare and caring for the elderly will be a huge challenge. This will require economic and transportation changes to serve aging populations.[4] | ” |
| “ | I believe the best relationship is one of open communication and collaboration. There are different roles but working together makes the job more efficient.[4] | ” |
| “ | Definitely! I learn from consulting with others who have different ideas. It is essential to seek out others input and suggestions.[4] | ” |
| “ | I prefer a non partisan group be in charge of redistributing.[4] | ” |
| “ | Health and Human Services Education Environment Transportation Legacy[4] | ” |
| “ | Yes at some point when I feel ready.[4] | ” |
| “ | I’m not sure yet.[4] | ” |
| “ | I have heard from so many people who can not afford their medication copays, deductibles, or their insurance premiums. I want to be a leader for the community to fix these problems. Too many people are crowdfunding their medical care. This is care they need to stay alive. It shouldn’t be this way and I want to be in the legislature to fix it.[4] | ” |
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on August 30, 2018'
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Marinda Kimmel's responses," August 29, 2018
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 4.22 4.23 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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