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John Marty
Democratic Party
Minnesota State Senate District 40
Tenure
2023 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
3
Predecessor: Chris Eaton (D)
Prior offices:
Minnesota State Senate District 66
Years in office: 1987 - 2023
Predecessor: Mary Jo McGuire (D)
Successor: Clare Oumou Verbeten (D)
Compensation
Base salary
$51,750/year
Per diem
$86/day
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 8, 2022
Education
Bachelor's
St. Olaf College, 1978
Bachelor's
St. Olaf College
Personal
Religion
Christian: Lutheran
Profession
Researcher
Contact
Official website
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Campaign website
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John Marty (Democratic Party) is a member of the Minnesota State Senate, representing District 40. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 5, 2027.

Marty (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota State Senate to represent District 40. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Marty completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

John Marty lives in Roseville, Minnesota. Marty earned his bachelor's degree in ethics and society from St. Olaf College in 1978. His professional experience includes working in the Minnesota House of Representatives as an administrator/researcher for the Minnesota House criminal justice committee from 1983 to 1984, and for the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party as the communications director's aide from 1979 to 1980.[1]

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Marty was assigned to the following committees:

2023-2024

Marty was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Marty was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Marty 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
• Energy and Utilities
• Finance
• Health and Human Services

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Marty served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Marty served on the following committees:

Minnesota committee assignments, 2013
• Environment and Energy, Chair
• Health, Human Services and Housing
• Rules and Administration
• Taxes

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Marty served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Marty served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2022

See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Minnesota State Senate District 40

Incumbent John Marty defeated Rachel Japuntich in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 40 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of John Marty
John Marty (D) Candidate Connection
 
64.8
 
26,490
Image of Rachel Japuntich
Rachel Japuntich (R) Candidate Connection
 
35.1
 
14,371
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
42

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 40,903
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent John Marty advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 40.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Rachel Japuntich advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 40.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

To view Marty's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.

2020

See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Minnesota State Senate District 66

Incumbent John Marty defeated Greg Copeland in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 66 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of John Marty
John Marty (D)
 
76.9
 
31,880
Image of Greg Copeland
Greg Copeland (R)
 
22.9
 
9,490
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
90

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 41,460
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent John Marty advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 66.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Greg Copeland advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 66.

Campaign finance

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 John Marty defeated Carolyn Jass in the Minnesota State Senate District 66 general election.[2][3]

Minnesota State Senate, District 66 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png John Marty Incumbent 74.54% 28,312
     Republican Carolyn Jass 25.46% 9,670
Total Votes 37,982
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State


Incumbent John Marty ran unopposed in the Minnesota State Senate District 66 Democratic primary.[4][5]

Minnesota State Senate, District 66 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png John Marty Incumbent (unopposed)


Carolyn Jass ran unopposed in the Minnesota State Senate District 66 Republican primary.[4][5]

Minnesota State Senate, District 66 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Carolyn Jass  (unopposed)

2012

See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012

Marty won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota State Senate, District 66. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated Wayde Brooks (R) in the general election on November 6.[6][7]

Minnesota State Senate, District 66, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Marty Incumbent 74.1% 27,735
     Republican Wayde Brooks 25.9% 9,718
Total Votes 37,453

2010

See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010

Marty won re-election to the 54th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Tim Johnson ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.

Minnesota State Senate, District 54 (2010)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png John Marty (DFL) 18600 56.51%
Tim Johnson (R) 14279 43.39%
Write-In 33 0.10%

2006

See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2006

On November 7, 2006, Marty won re-election to the 54th District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating Dan Williams (R).[8]

Minnesota State Senate, District 54 (2006)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png John Marty (DFL) 21,847 62.05%
Dan Williams (R) 13,328 37.86%
Write-In 33 0.09

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

John Marty completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Marty's responses.

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John Marty was raised by parents who taught him deeply-rooted values – respecting the dignity of each person, the value of hard work and fair play, and the importance of taking responsibility to bring change when confronting injustice.

He received a B.A. in Ethics from St. Olaf College in 1978, then worked as a researcher and foundation grant administrator.

John won an upset victory for state Senate, and quickly became known for his work in ethics and campaign finance reform, authoring legislation to reduce the impact of special interest money including a ban on gifts from lobbyists and interest groups to public officials. Marty has been a tireless voice for government reform.

Senator Marty is a strong advocate for public investments in education to help children succeed. He co-chaired the Legislative Commission to End Poverty and works for legislation to ensure that all workers receive a living wage, and families can afford basic necessities.

John is minority lead on the Senate Finance Committee and is author of the Minnesota Health Plan, a bold single-payer health plan to cover all people for all their medical needs.

Senator Marty is former chair of the Environment and Energy Committee and an outspoken leader on environmental protection, pushing for aggressive action to address climate change.

John & his wife Connie live in Roseville, MN and have two adult children.

  • We must address climate change--human-generated impacts on climate are causing more frequent and severe tornados, droughts, floods, and fires. Despite the destruction, we continue pumping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, making the problem worse. I am pushing for bold action; we cannot afford to continue tinkering when this is a crisis that can destroy our children’s future. If we don't address this issue with the urgency required, no other issue will matter for future generations. I authored legislation that jumpstarted Minnesota’s solar industry, and am pushing for a stakeholder process to develop a transition plan to a carbon neutral economy, as well as legislation that would bring in market incentives to speed up progress.
  • Americans pay twice as much for healthcare as other countries but have worse health outcomes. Most people have insurance, but coverage has gaps, and often fails to cover needed care. High out-of-pocket costs make care unaffordable and drive many into debt. I have taken on powerful special interests with a health reform bill that would focus on keeping people healthy and getting the care they need – it prioritizes patients, not profits. My proposal would create a Minnesota Health Plan, which would deliver healthcare for everyone, with no exceptions, providing comprehensive benefits. People would choose their medical providers, without concern about networks. And, importantly, it saves money & would be affordable to all.
  • Many hardworking Minnesotans are unable to make ends meet despite full-time jobs. I believe that all workers deserve paid family and medical leave. I have authored legislation to provide a living wage, access to affordable childcare, and boost the earned income tax credit, so all workers can support their families. I work for tax reform, so those who are most fortunate economically pay their fair share, and those who struggle, get a fair shake.
I am passionate about protecting our democracy and giving people a voice. If we work together, we can build a better future for all. I know we can make our communities safer so people don't need to worry about violent crime; I know that we can provide healthcare for all, a clean environment, and a fair shake for those who have been left behind. Yes, there are serious threats to our democracy, but together, we can defeat those threats, and strengthen and preserve our democracy.

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2020

John Marty did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2012

Marty's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[9]

Balancing the Budget

  • Excerpt: "To get Minnesota back on track, we need to put the long-term interests of the state ahead of short-term political gains and engage in an honest conversation about what is required to reclaim a healthy budget process."

Investing in Jobs and the Economy

  • Excerpt: "John Marty will work to create jobs immediately, and will focus on investment. There are many opportunities to invest in Minnesota that will stimulate employment and the economy."

Investing in Minnesota's Health

  • Excerpt: "It is time for Minnesota to lead the nation in real health reform -- universal, single-payer health care that will make Minnesotans healthier, save money, and stimulate the economy."

Investing in Democracy: Clean Elections and Instant Runoff Voting (IRV)

  • Excerpt: "Democracy is a delicate thing. It requires constant vigilance, maintenance, and improvement."

Investing in Education

  • Excerpt: "To John Marty, one of the most important responsibilities of the state is to provide all students with access to quality education. Minnesota does best when students have the opportunity to graduate ready for 21st Century success – whether they go on to a college, university or technical school or head straight to the workforce."

Campaign finance summary

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John Marty campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2022Minnesota State Senate District 40Won general$44,881 $52,590
2020Minnesota State Senate District 66Won general$29,591 N/A**
2016Minnesota State Senate, District 66Won $51,760 N/A**
2012Minnesota Senate, District 54Won $38,658 N/A**
2010Minnesota Senate, District 54Won $27,599 N/A**
2006Minnesota Senate, District 54Won $71,749 N/A**
2002Minnesota Senate, District 54Won $53,192 N/A**
2000Minnesota Senate, District 54Won $54,143 N/A**
1996Minnesota Senate, District 54Won $51,448 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

See also: State legislative scorecards, State legislative scorecards in Minnesota

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  • Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota — Legislators are scored on their support for the organization's principles, which it defines as "provid[ing] a basis for a constitutionally limited government established to sustain life, liberty, justice, property rights and free enterprise."
  • Minnesota AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues.
  • Minnesota Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
  • The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Minnesota State Legislature in 2024.

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Personal

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Marty and his wife, Connie Jaarsma, have two children.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ John Marty 2022 campaign website, "Meet John," accessed March 30, 2023
    2. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
    3. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
    4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
    5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
    6. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed June 25, 2012
    7. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report - State Primary - Tuesday, August 14, 2012," accessed April 23, 2014
    8. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Official Results General Election - Nov. 7, 2006," accessed May 15, 2014
    9. ↑ "johnmarty," Official Campaign Website

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    Preceded by
    Chris Eaton (D)     		Minnesota State Senate District 40
    2023-Present    		 Succeeded by
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    1987-2023    		 Succeeded by
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