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Tom Dimond
Tom Dimond was a 2012 Democratic candidate for District 67 of the Minnesota State Senate.
Elections
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Dimond ran in the 2012 election for Minnesota State Senate District 67. He was defeated by Foung Hawj in the Democratic primary on August 14. Incumbent John Harrington (D) did not run for re-election.[1][2]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Foung Hawj |
36.6% | 2,142 |
| Robert Humphrey | 49.6% | 2,897 |
| Tom Dimond | 13.8% | 806 |
| Total Votes | 5,845 | |
Campaign themes
2012
With regard to unemployment and job creation, Dimond supports state funding for dislocated worker programs, extended unemployment benefits, and increased infrastructure spending. He opposes "right to work" legislation. On the issue of healthcare, he is a supporter of the Affordable Care Act and stem cell research.[3]
Recent news
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed June 25, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report - State Primary - Tuesday, August 14, 2012," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Tomdimondforsenate.com, "On the Issues," accessed August 9, 2012
