Scott Sanders
Scott Sanders was a 2018 Republican special election candidate for District 23B of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Elections
2018
A special election for the position of Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B was called for February 12, 2018. A special primary election was held on January 29, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was January 11, 2018.[1]
The seat became vacant on November 30, 2017, after Tony Cornish (R) resigned. On November 21, 2017, Cornish announced that he would resign from office due to sexual misconduct allegations levied against him by state Rep. Erin Maye Quade (D) and lobbyist Sarah Walker.[2]
Jeremy Munson (R) defeated Scott Sanders (R) in the primary election. Munson defeated Melissa Wagner (DFL) in the general election.[3][4][5]
Minnesota House of Representatives, District 23B Democratic Primary, 2018 | ||||
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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100% | 482 | ||
Total Votes | 482 | |||
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State |
Minnesota House of Representatives, District 23B Republican Primary, 2018 | ||||
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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54.5% | 1,477 | ||
Scott Sanders | 45.5% | 1,235 | ||
Total Votes | 2,712 | |||
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State |
Minnesota State Senate, District 54, Special Election, 2018 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
59.7% | 3,943 | |
Democratic | Melissa Wagner | 40.3% | 2,658 | |
Total Votes | 6,601 | |||
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State |
See also
- Minnesota House of Representatives
- Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B
- Minnesota state legislative special elections, 2018
- Minnesota State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ StarTribune, "Special elections set to replace departed Minnesota lawmakers accused of sexual harassment," accessed December 5, 2017
- ↑ The Hill, "Two Minnesota state lawmakers to resign after sexual misconduct allegations," November 22, 2017
- ↑ Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, "Senate District 54 and House District 23B Special Elections," accessed January 11, 2018
- ↑ Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, "Unofficial Results Monday, January 29, 2018," accessed January 29, 2018
- ↑ Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, "Unofficial Results Monday, February 12, 2018," accessed February 12, 2018