Tony Lourey
Tony Lourey (b. August 15, 1967) is a former Democratic-Farmer-Labor member of the Minnesota State Senate, representing District 11 from 2007 to 2019. Lourey resigned in January 2019 after Gov. Tim Walz (D) appointed Lourey to serve as human services commissioner.[1]
Lourey also previously served as a township supervisor for the Town of Kerrick.
Biography
Lourey earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota, and his J.D. from the William Mitchell College of Law after attending the Hamline University School of Law. When he served in the state Senate, his professional experience included working as a business owner, newspaper owner, public policy consultant and farmer.[2]
Committee assignments
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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| • Finance |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Human Services Reform |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Lourey served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Finance |
| • Health, Human Services and Housing |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lourey served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Finance |
| • Health, Human Services and Housing |
| • Higher Education and Workforce Development |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lourey served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Health and Human Services |
| • Local Government and Elections |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lourey served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture and Veterans |
| • Health, Housing and Family Security |
| • State and Local Government Operations and Oversight, Vice chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Minnesota State Senate 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 Tony Lourey defeated Michael Cummins in the Minnesota State Senate District 11 general election.[3][4]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 11 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Tony Lourey Incumbent |
54.57% | 20,519 | |
| Republican | Michael Cummins | 45.43% | 17,079 | |
| Total Votes | 37,598 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Tony Lourey ran unopposed in the Minnesota State Senate District 11 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 11 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Tony Lourey Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Michael Cummins ran unopposed in the Minnesota State Senate District 11 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 11 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Michael Cummins (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Lourey won election for the 11th District Senate seat in 2012 due to redistricting. He ran unopposed in the August 14 primary and defeated Bill Saumer (R) in the general election was November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Tony Lourey Incumbent |
64.3% | 24,342 | |
| Republican | Bill Saumer | 35.7% | 13,505 | |
| Total Votes | 37,847 | |||
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Lourey won re-election to the 8th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Michael Cummins ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Minnesota State Senate, District 8 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tony Lourey (DFL)
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16715 | 54.91% | ||
| Michael Cummins (R) | 13681 | 44.94% | ||
| Write-In | 45 | 0.15% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Lourey won election to the 8th District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating Dan Stevens (R).[9]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 8 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tony Lourey (DFL)
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18,087 | 57.49% | ||
| Dan Stevens (R) | 13,307 | 42.30% | ||
| Write-In | 66 | 0.21% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
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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2012
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In 2012, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 24 to May 10.
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2011
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In 2011, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 23.
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Personal
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When he served in the state Senate, Lourey and his wife, Marlana, had three children.
Recent news
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External links
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- Minnesota Public Radio Votetracker profile
Footnotes
- ↑ WDIO, "Special Election Set for Senate Seat, 3rd-Generation Lourey Enters Race," January 3, 2019
- ↑ Minnesota Legislative Reference Library, Lourey's member record. Retrieved July 1, 2013
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "State of Minnesota Canvassing Report," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report - State Primary - Tuesday, August 14, 2012," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Official Results General Election - Nov. 7, 2006," accessed May 15, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bill Ingebrigtsen (R) |
Minnesota State Senate District 11 2013–2019 |
Succeeded by Jason Rarick (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State Senate District 8 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Bill Ingebrigtsen (R) |
