Sandy Layman
Sandy Layman (Republican Party) was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 5B. She assumed office in 2017. She left office on January 5, 2021.
Layman (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 5B. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Layman was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Environment and Natural Resources |
| • Job Growth and Energy Affordability |
| • Legacy Funding, Vice chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Sandy Layman did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 5B
Incumbent Sandy Layman defeated Pat Medure in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 5B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sandy Layman (R) | 52.0 | 10,108 |
| Pat Medure (D) | 47.9 | 9,305 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 32 | ||
| Total votes: 19,445 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 5B
Pat Medure advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 5B on August 14, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 5B
Incumbent Sandy Layman advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 5B 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.
Sandy Layman defeated incumbent Tom Anzelc and Dennis Barsness in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 5B general election.[1][2]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 5B General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Sandy Layman |
53.66% | 11,499 | |
| Democratic | Tom Anzelc Incumbent | 42.05% | 9,011 | |
| Green | Dennis Barsness | 4.29% | 919 | |
| Total Votes | 21,429 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Tom Anzelc ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 5B Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 5B Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Tom Anzelc Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Sandy Layman ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 5B Republican primary.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 5B Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Sandy Layman (unopposed) | |
Campaign finance summary
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Campaign themes
2016
Layman's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[5]
| “ | Stand Up for Northern Minnesota
Common sense government that balances environmental protection with sustainable job growth while preserving our values and traditions against Twin Cities special interests. Support Local Education and Affordable College Sandy will fight for fair funding for our schools, to hold the line on tuition increases at state colleges, for tax relief for families saving for college and for students paying back college loans. Lower Health Care Costs Sandy will fight to stop pouring money into the failed MNsure website and will instead work to reduce health care costs for hardworking Minnesota families. Prioritize Spending Instead of spending the surplus on wasteful new government programs, Sandy will use the surplus to invest in our families through tax relief for middle class families, students, veterans, and seniors.[6] |
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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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See also
- Minnesota House of Representatives
- Minnesota House of Representatives District 5B
- Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Minnesota State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
- ↑ Sandy Layman, "Priorities," accessed October 10, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by Tom Anzelc (DFL) |
Minnesota House of Representatives, District 5B 2017-2021 |
Succeeded by Spencer Igo (R) |
