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Rob Eastlund
Rob Eastlund (b. June 19, 1949) was a Republican member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. He represented District 17A from 2000 to 2011.
On March 25, 2010, Eastlund announced he would not be seeking re-election.[1]
Eastlund is the president/owner of RIC Property Management and president of the Cambridge Business Development Company. He previously worked as a farmer and high school math teacher/football coach.
Eastlund is a member of the Cambridge Development Alliance, National Association of Realtors, Building Owners and Managers Association, and Cambridge Chamber.[2]
Committee assignments
Prior to leaving the house, he served on the following committees:
- Early Childhood Learning Finance Division
- Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division
- Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
- Housing Policy and Finance and Public Health Finance Division
- Public Safety Finance Division.
Elections
2010
Eastlund chose not to run in the 2010 election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Rob Eastlund won election to the District 17A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Jim Godfrey and Daniel Sweeney. [3]
Rob Eastlund raised $31,974 for his campaign.[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 17A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Rob Eastlund (R)
|
12,448 | 53.18% | ||
| Jim Godfrey (DFL) | 10,212 | 43.63% | ||
| Daniel Sweeney | 719 | 3.07% | ||
| Write-In | 28 | 0.12% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Eastland
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State House District 17A 2000–2011 |
Succeeded by Kurt Daudt (R) |
