Stacey Stout
Stacey Stout was a 2014 Republican candidate for District 43A of the Minnesota House of Representatives.[1]
Campaign themes
2014
Stout's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
| “ | Quality Education For Every Child
Ensuring the highest quality education that prepares our children to compete in a global economy and meets the demands of tomorrow's workplace must be our top priority. We have a strong tradition of education excellence in Minnesota, yet we have a serious achievement gap. By ensuring innovation, prioritizing funding, and high standards, every child can learn without limits. Effective And Efficient State Government It's clear that we need fiscal responsibility in the state government. A balanced budget is the foundation for long-term structural reform. I am committed to a state budget that is sustainable and does not burden taxpayers. Maintaining a balanced budget can only be achieved through spending cuts, efficient government, and supporting a private sector economy. By eliminating wasteful programs, while making better use of existing resources, we as taxpayers get the best value for our money. It is crucial that we strive for innovation and efficiency in state and local governments by prioritizing and addressing critical needs such as education, transportation, and public safety. Job Growth In order to compete in a global economy, we need to expand opportunities for Minnesota businesses and our strong workforce, which can be achieved by reducing tax burdens and streamlining permitting and regulatory processes. By maintaining and growing quality jobs, we will increase revenue, which will provide us the opportunity to address the fiscal needs of the state. Fostering a climate for continued job growth ensures economic prosperity for all Minnesotans.[2][3] |
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2012
Stout's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[4]
Job Growth
- Excerpt: "In order to compete in a global economy, we need to expand opportunities for Minnesota businesses and our strong workforce, which can be achieved by reducing tax burdens and streamlining permitting and regulatory processes."
Fiscal Responsibility
- Excerpt: "I am committed to a state budget that is sustainable and does not burden taxpayers."
Education
- Excerpt: "I believe that all students should have the opportunity to achieve at their highest capacity."
Elections
2014
Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 12, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent Peter Fischer was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Stacey Stout was unopposed in the Republican primary. Fischer defeated Stout in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Peter Fischer Incumbent |
50.6% | 8,314 | |
| Republican | Stacey Stout | 49.1% | 8,068 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.2% | 35 | |
| Total Votes | 16,417 | |||
2012
Stout ran in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 43A. She ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and was defeated by Peter Fischer (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Peter Fischer |
52.8% | 11,616 | |
| Republican | Stacey Stout | 47.2% | 10,374 | |
| Total Votes | 21,990 | |||
Recent news
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See also
- Minnesota House of Representatives
- Minnesota House of Representatives District 43A
- Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Minnesota State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Stacey Stout on Facebook
- Stacey Stout on Twitter
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed July 1, 2014
- ↑ Stout Volunteer Committee, "Issues," accessed October 21, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Stout Volunteer Committee, "Issues," accessed October 21, 2014 (Archived)
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "State Canvassing Board Report," August 19, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed July 25, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 Election Results," accessed November 4, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed June 19, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report - State Primary - Tuesday, August 14, 2012," accessed April 23, 2014
