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Tamara Calhoun
Tamara Calhoun (Democratic Party) (also known as Tami) ran for election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 14A. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Tamara Calhoun was born in Ortonville, Minnesota. She received a bachelor's degree from Minnesota State University, Moorhead, in 1981 and a graduate degree from St. Cloud State University in 1988. Calhoun's professional experience includes being a music teacher. She has been associated with the St. Cloud Education Association, the First Presbyterian Church, the ISAIAH, the Presbyterian Education Board of Pakistan, and the Friends of Presbyterian Education Board.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A
Bernie Perryman defeated Tamara Calhoun in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bernie Perryman (R) | 50.6 | 7,259 |
 | Tamara Calhoun (D) | 49.3 | 7,060 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 15 | ||
| Total votes: 14,334 | |||
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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.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Bernie Perryman advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates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
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Tamara Calhoun did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
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Tamara Calhoun completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Calhoun's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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For 17 years of leadership with ISAIAH, I met with school board members, the superintendent and state legislators regarding school testing and funding. I started an Education Task Force of teachers from Early Childhood to University. I've met with city leaders in St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids and Sartell, business owners and state legislators to promote the extension of NorthStar. I am part of the St. Cloud Community Policing Agreement. Recent work with ISAIAH includes being a board member of SCERAC, working on litigation for cross-subsidy funds for the St. Cloud Public School.
- I have been involved in our community since I moved here in 1981 and I will continue to be involved in our community.
- I will listen to the concerns, issues and joys of the people in my community.
- I will find solutions and common ground to the issues that affect our community.
Improved public schools through increased funding (Pre-K through University)
Bold solutions to the climate crisis
Affordable and safe places to call home
St. Cloud to shine as an inclusive community
Our Endangered Values by Jimmy Carter; A Higher Loyalty by James Comey.
Authenticity
Relationship-building
Clear, forward thinking
Inclusivity
Diversity
Intentional listening
Flexibility & resilience
Ethics
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 27, 2020
