Tama Theis
Tama Theis (Republican Party) was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 14A. She assumed office on February 18, 2013. She left office on January 3, 2023.
Theis (Republican Party) ran for election to the Minnesota State Senate to represent District 14. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Theis served as State Representative for Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A from 2013-2023.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Theis was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce Finance and Policy Committee
- Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee
- House Housing Finance and Policy Committee, Ranking Member
2019-2020
Theis 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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| • Education |
| • Government Operations and Elections |
| • Health and Human Services Reform |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Theis served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Aging and Long-Term Care Policy, Vice Chair |
| • Capital Investment |
| • Commerce and Regulatory Reform |
| • Government Operations and Elections Policy |
2013-2014
Following her election to the House, Theis served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy |
| • Government Operations |
| • Higher Education Finance and Policy |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 14
Incumbent Aric Putnam defeated Tama Theis in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 14 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Aric Putnam (D) | 52.3 | 15,350 |
 | Tama Theis (R) | 47.6 | 13,969 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 37 | ||
| Total votes: 29,356 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Aric Putnam advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 14.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Tama Theis advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 14.
Campaign finance
2020
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A
Incumbent Tama Theis defeated Tamara Calhoun in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tama Theis (R) | 53.9 | 11,887 |
 | Tamara Calhoun (D) | 45.8 | 10,102 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 51 | ||
| Total votes: 22,040 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Tamara Calhoun advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joe Baratta (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Tama Theis advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A
Incumbent Tama Theis defeated Aric Putnam in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tama Theis (R) | 52.1 | 9,079 |
| Aric Putnam (D) | 47.9 | 8,348 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 17,430 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A
Aric Putnam advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Aric Putnam |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A
Incumbent Tama Theis advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Tama Theis |
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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.
Incumbent Tama Theis defeated Aric Putnam in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A general election.[1][2]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 14A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Tama Theis Incumbent |
54.75% | 10,961 | |
| Democratic | Aric Putnam | 45.25% | 9,059 | |
| Total Votes | 20,020 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Aric Putnam ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 14A Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Aric Putnam (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Tama Theis ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A Republican primary.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 14A Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Tama Theis Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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. Dan Wolgamott was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Tama Theis was unopposed in the Republican primary. Theis defeated Wolgamott in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Tama Theis Incumbent |
54.9% | 7,292 | |
| Democratic | Dan Wolgamott | 45% | 5,972 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.1% | 18 | |
| Total Votes | 13,282 | |||
2013
Theis won election in the special election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A. The seat was vacant following Steve Gottwalt's (R) resignation on January 7, 2013. While three Republicans had initially filed, Theis won the nod at a GOP convention and the other candidate dropped out.[8][9] Theis defeated Joanne Dorsher (D) and Todd McKee (I) in the special election on February 12.[10][11]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 14A, General Election, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Tama Theis |
54.6% | 2,670 | |
| Democratic | Joanne Dorsher | 42.8% | 2,091 | |
| Independence | Todd McKee | 2.7% | 130 | |
| Total Votes | 4,891 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2023
In 2023, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 22.
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2022
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In 2022, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 31 to May 23.
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2021
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In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 17.
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2020
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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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2016
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In 2016, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from March 8 through May 23.
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2015
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In 2015, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 6 through May 18.
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2014
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In 2014, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 25 to May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 20.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Minnesota State Senate District 14 |
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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
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 general election results," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ SCTimes, "3 Republicans declare run for House 14A seat," January 7, 2013
- ↑ SC Times, "Republican candidate files for seat," January 15, 2013
- ↑ Politics in Minnesota, "Johnson, Theis win House special elections," February 13, 2013
- ↑ minnesotaelectionresults.sos.state.mn.us, "Official special election results," accessed November 15, 2013
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| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A 2013-2023 |
Succeeded by Bernie Perryman (R) |
