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Minnesota State Senate • 2012 Minnesota House Elections

Elections for the Minnesota State Senate were held in Minnesota on November 6, 2012. A total of 67 seats were up for election.

The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was June 5, 2012. The primary Election Day was August 14, 2012.

Although Minnesota senators typically serve four-year terms, they are elected to a two-year term during the first election of the decade. This allows for legislative elections to fall shortly after redistricting is completed. Since Minnesota Senate terms are not staggered, all sitting members were on the ballot in November.

Majority control[edit]

See also: Partisan composition of state senates

Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Minnesota State Senate:

Minnesota State Senate
Party As of November 5, 2012 After the 2012 Election
     Democratic Party 30 39
     Republican Party 37 28
Total 67 67


Incumbents retiring[edit]

A total of 16 incumbents did not run for re-election in 2012. Those incumbents were:

Name Party Current Office
Keith Langseth Electiondot.png Democratic Senate District 9
Gretchen Hoffman Ends.png Republican Senate District 10
Amy Koch Ends.png Republican Senate District 19
Doug Magnus Ends.png Republican Senate District 22
Al DeKruif Ends.png Republican Senate District 25
Mike Parry Ends.png Republican Senate District 26
Gen Olson Ends.png Republican Senate District 33
Claire Robling Ends.png Republican Senate District 35
Chris Gerlach Ends.png Republican Senate District 37
Geoff Michel Ends.png Republican Senate District 41
Mike Jungbauer Ends.png Republican Senate District 48
Ray Vandeveer Ends.png Republican Senate District 53
Linda Higgins Ends.png Republican Senate District 58
Ken Kelash Electiondot.png Democratic Senate District 63
Mary Jo McGuire Electiondot.png Democratic Senate District 66
John Harrington Electiondot.png Democratic Senate District 67

Campaign contributions[edit]

See also: State-by-state comparison of donations to state senate campaigns

This chart shows how many candidates ran for state senate in Minnesota in past years and the cumulative amount of campaign contributions in state senate races, including contributions in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[1]

Year Number of candidates Total contributions
2010 160 $5,109,415
2006 152 $5,999,082
2002 175 $5,317,916

In 2010, the candidates for state house raised a total of $5,109,415 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were:[2]

Donor Amount
Public Fund $866,745
Public Fund $559,372
Housley, Karin $39,555
6th Senate District Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party $23,500
Nelson Carla Jean House District 30A Cmte $14,014
Minnesota Telecom Alliance $14,000
Education Minnesota $12,900
Faegre & Benson $11,900
Minnesota Association of Realtors $11,750
Minnesota Dental Association $11,600


Qualifications[edit]

To be eligible to run for the Minnesota State Senate in 2010, a candidate must be:[3]

  • Eligible to vote in Minnesota
  • Have not filed for more than one office for the upcoming primary or general election
  • At least 21 years old by January 3, 2011
  • A resident of Minnesota for at least one year
  • A resident of the legislative district for at least 6 months before November 2, 2010

Impact of redistricting[edit]

See also: Redistricting in Minnesota

The Minnesota Legislature drafts and passes redistricting plans as it does other pieces of legislation. Each chamber must form a committee specifically focused on redistricting. A joint committee, with two Democrats and two Republicans from each chamber, is also formed. The Governor of Minnesota has the power to veto any plan.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Minnesota's population grew from 4.92 million in 2000 to 5.30 million in 2010. The population density in 2010 was highest in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, and the population center of the state is just northwest of the city.[4] Minnesota's population growth was largely spurred by increasing numbers within minority groups. The highest levels of growth geographically were in the suburban areas around the Twin Cities. Population losses occurred in the urban centers of the Twin Cities and in the rural areas in the northern part of the state.[5]

The population shifts to the suburban areas suggested from the beginning of the process that Republican areas would hold an advantage in the redistricting process. The initial Republican plan was very favorable to Republican incumbents.[6] This plan passed the state legislature and was vetoed by Governor Mark Dayton.[7] Responsibility for final drafting of the maps fell to a judicial panel, which substantially overhauled the state legislative maps. In total, the legislative maps pair a staggering 46 incumbents. In the House, the plan pairs 30 incumbents, or 1 in 5 state representatives--this leaves 15 open House seats. In the Senate, the plan pairs 16 incumbents, or nearly 1 in 4 state senators--this leaves 8 open Senate seats.[8]

List of candidates[edit]

District 1[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • LeRoy Stumpf -Approveda Incumbent Stumpf first assumed office in 1983.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Jual Carlson: 589
  • Steve Nordhagen: 1,574 Approveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party LeRoy Stumpf: 22,298 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Steve Nordhagen: 14,475

District 2[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Rod Skoe -ApprovedaIncumbent Skoe first assumed office in 2003.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Dennis MoserApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Rod Skoe: 21,269 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Dennis Moser: 17,423

District 3[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Thomas Bakk -ApprovedaIncumbent Bakk first assumed office in 2003.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Jennifer HavlickApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Thomas Bakk: 28,427 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Jennifer Havlick: 15,509

District 4[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Kent EkenApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Phil HansenApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Kent Eken: 19,833 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Phil Hansen: 18,132

District 5[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Laverne H. Pederson: 1,518
  • Tom Saxhaug: 3,981 -ApprovedaIncumbent Saxhaug first assumed office in 2003.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • John Carlson -ApprovedaIncumbent Carlson first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Tom Saxhaug: 21,301 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party John Carlson: 19,362

District 6[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • David Tomassoni -ApprovedaIncumbent Tomassoni first assumed office in 2001.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Brandon D. AndersonApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party David Tomassoni: 30,882 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Brandon D. Anderson: 12,220

District 7[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Roger Reinert -ApprovedaIncumbent Reinert first assumed office in 2011.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Tyler VerryApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Roger Reinert: 32,684 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Tyler Verry: 9,621

District 8[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Dan SkogenApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Bill Ingebrigtsen -ApprovedaIncumbent Ingebrigtsen first assumed office in 2007.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Dan Skogen: 20,197
Republican Party Bill Ingebrigtsen: 22,693 Green check mark transparent.png

District 9[edit]

Note: Incumbent Democrat Keith Langseth did not seek re-election.

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Al DotyApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Paul Gazelka -ApprovedaIncumbent Gazelka first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Al Doty: 17,687
Republican Party Paul Gazelka: 20,527 Green check mark transparent.png

District 10[edit]

Note: Incumbent Republican Gretchen Hoffman did not seek re-election.

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Anne Marcotte: 2,134
  • Taylor Stevenson: 2,873 Approveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Carrie RuudApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Taylor Stevenson: 19,490
Republican Party Carrie Ruud: 22,848 Green check mark transparent.png

District 11[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Tony Lourey -ApprovedaIncumbent Lourey first assumed office in 2007.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Bill SaumerApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Tony Lourey: 24,342 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Bill Saumer: 13,505

District 12[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • John SchultzApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Torrey WestromApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party John Schultz: 15,801
Republican Party Torrey Westrom: 25,279 Green check mark transparent.png

District 13[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Peggy BoeckApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Michelle Fischbach: 1,484 -ApprovedaIncumbent Fischbach first assumed office in 1996.
  • Fadumo Yusuf: 160

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Peggy Boeck: 14,871
Republican Party Michelle Fischbach: 26,015 Green check mark transparent.png

District 14[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Jerry McCarterApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • John Pederson -ApprovedaIncumbent Pederson first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Jerry McCarter: 17,434
Republican Party John Pederson: 19,351 Green check mark transparent.png

District 15[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Sally Knox: 1,183 Approveda
  • Ron Thiessen: 708
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Dave Brown -ApprovedaIncumbent Brown first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Sally Knox: 16,787
Republican Party Dave Brown: 21,917 Green check mark transparent.png

District 16[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Ted L. SussApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Gary Dahms -ApprovedaIncumbent Dahms first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Ted L. Suss: 18,496
Republican Party Gary Dahms: 20,922 Green check mark transparent.png

District 17[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Lyle Koenen: 3,019 -ApprovedaIncumbent Koenen first assumed office in 2012.
  • Larry D. Rice: 2,259
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Joe Gimse -ApprovedaIncumbent Gimes first assumed office in 2007.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Lyle Koenen: 21,621 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Joe Gimse: 17,350

District 18[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Steven SchirooApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Scott Newman -ApprovedaIncumbent Newman first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Steven Schiroo: 16,180
Republican Party Scott Newman: 22,556 Green check mark transparent.png

District 19[edit]

Note: Incumbent Republican Amy Koch did not seek re-election.

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Kathy Sheran -ApprovedaIncumbent Sheran first assumed office in 2007.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • No Republicans filed to run in this district.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Kathy Sheran: 33,291 Green check mark transparent.png

District 20[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Kevin L. DahleApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Mike Dudley: 2,590 Approveda
  • Gene Thomas Kornder: 400

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Kevin L. Dahle: 20,628 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Mike Dudley: 20,550

District 21[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Matt SchmitApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • John Howe -ApprovedaIncumbent Howe first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Matt Schmit: 21,937 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party John Howe: 19,846

District 22[edit]

Note: Incumbent Republican Doug Magnus did not seek re-election.

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Alan OberlohApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Bill WeberApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Alan Oberloh: 17,457
Republican Party Bill Weber: 19,548 Green check mark transparent.png

District 23[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Paul MarquardtApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Julie Rosen -ApprovedaIncumbent Rosen first assumed office in 2003.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Paul Marquardt: 14,516
Republican Party Julie Rosen: 25,838 Green check mark transparent.png

District 24[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Vicki JensenApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Vern SwedinApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Vicki Jensen: 19,248 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Vern Swedin: 17,286

District 25[edit]

Note: Incumbent Republican Al DeKruif did not seek re-election.

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Judy OhlyApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • David Senjem -ApprovedaIncumbent Senjem first assumed office in 2003.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Judy Ohly: 19,149
Republican Party David Senjem: 22,299 Green check mark transparent.png

District 26[edit]

Note: Incumbent Republican Mike Parry did not seek re-election.

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Kenneth MoenApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Carla Nelson -ApprovedaIncumbent Nelson first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Kenneth Moen: 17,692
Republican Party Carla Nelson: 22,263 Green check mark transparent.png

District 27[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Dan Sparks -ApprovedaIncumbent Sparks first assumed office in 2003.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Linden AndersonApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Dan Sparks: 26,552 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Linden Anderson: 12,334

District 28[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Jack KrageApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Jeremy Miller -ApprovedaIncumbent Miller first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Jack Krage: 17,303
Republican Party Jeremy Miller: 23,122 Green check mark transparent.png

District 29[edit]

Note: Open seat

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Brian DoranApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Bruce AndersonApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Brian Doran: 15,867
Republican Party Bruce Anderson: 24,486 Green check mark transparent.png

District 30[edit]

Note: Open seat

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Paul PerovichApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Paul Bolin: 586
  • Mary Kiffmeyer: 1,620 Approveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Paul Perovich: 15,125
Republican Party Mary Kiffmeyer: 25,205 Green check mark transparent.png

District 31[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Mike StarrApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Michelle Benson -ApprovedaIncumbent Benson first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Mike Starr: 17,423
Republican Party Michelle Benson: 24,774 Green check mark transparent.png

District 32[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Jeske NoordergraafApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Sean Nienow -ApprovedaIncumbent Nienow first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Jeske Noordergraaf: 18,450
Republican Party Sean Nienow: 21,955 Green check mark transparent.png

District 33[edit]

Note: Incumbent Republican Gen Olson did not seek re-election.

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Judy RogosheskeApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Connie Doepke: 2,778
  • David Osmek: 2,885 Approveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Judy Rogosheske: 19,547
Republican Party David Osmek: 28,195 Green check mark transparent.png

District 34[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Sharon BahenskyApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Warren Limmer -ApprovedaIncumbent Limmer first assumed office in 1995.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Sharon Bahensky: 19,406
Republican Party Warren Limmer: 25,847 Green check mark transparent.png

District 35[edit]

Note: Incumbent Republican Claire Robling did not seek re-election.

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Peter PerovichApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Branden PetersenApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Peter Perovich: 19,253
Republican Party Branden Petersen: 22,874 Green check mark transparent.png

District 36[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • John HoffmanApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Benjamin Kruse -ApprovedaIncumbent Kruse first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party John Hoffman: 22,194 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Benjamin Kruse: 19,522

District 37[edit]

Note: Incumbent Republican Chris Gerlach did not seek re-election.

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Alice M. JohnsonApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Pam Wolf -ApprovedaIncumbent Wolf first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Alice M. Johnson: 22,814 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Pam Wolf: 19,962

District 38[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Timothy HendersonApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Roger Chamberlain -ApprovedaIncumbent Chamberlain first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Timothy Henderson: 20,849
Republican Party Roger Chamberlain: 23,817 Green check mark transparent.png

District 39[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Julie Bunn -ApprovedaBunn was a member of the House from 2007 - 2011.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Karin Housley: 1,941 Approveda
  • Eric Michael Langness: 945

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Julie Bunn: 22,754
Republican Party Karin Housley: 23,385 Green check mark transparent.png

District 40[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Chris Eaton: 2,005 -ApprovedaIncumbent Eaton first assumed office in 2011.
  • Timothy A. Davis, Sr.: 470
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • No Republicans filed to run in this district.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Chris Eaton: 25,165 Green check mark transparent.png

District 41[edit]

Note: Incumbent Republican Geoff Michel did not seek re-election.

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Barb Goodwin -ApprovedaIncumbent Goodwin first assumed office in 2011.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Gina BaumanApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Barb Goodwin: 25,842 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Gina Bauman: 15,200

District 42[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Bev ScalzeApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • April KingApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Bev Scalze: 25,607 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party April King: 20,400

District 43[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Charles Wiger -ApprovedaIncumbent Wiger first assumed office in 1997.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Duane E. (Swede) JohnsonApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Charles Wiger: 26,767 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Duane E. (Swede) Johnson: 16,137

District 44[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Terri Bonoff -ApprovedaIncumbent Bonoff first assumed office in 2005.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • David GaitherApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Terri Bonoff: 27,203 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party David Gaither: 21,464

District 45[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Ann Rest -ApprovedaIncumbent Rest first assumed office in 2001.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Timothy Hall: 821
  • Blair Tremere: 978 Approveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Ann Rest: 28,755 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Blair Tremere: 14,680

District 46[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Ron Latz -ApprovedaIncumbent Latz first assumed office in 2007.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Roger W. Champagne: 420
  • Paul Scofield: 544 Approveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Ron Latz: 29,755 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Paul Scofield: 15,297

District 47[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • James F. WeygandApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Julianne Ortman: 2,114 -ApprovedaIncumbent Ortman first assumed office in 2003.
  • Bruce R. Schwichtenberg: 1,504

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party James F. Weygand: 15,297
Republican Party Julianne Ortman: 27,128 Green check mark transparent.png

District 48[edit]

Note: Incumbent Republican Mike Jungbauer did not seek re-election.

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Laurie McKendryApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • David Hann -ApprovedaIncumbent Hann first assumed office in 2003.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Laurie McKendry: 22,459
Republican Party David Hann: 23,730 Green check mark transparent.png

District 49[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Melisa FranzenApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Keith DowneyApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Melisa Franzen: 26,893 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Keith Downey: 24,045

District 50[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Melissa Halvorson WiklundApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Vern WilcoxApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Melissa Halvorson Wiklund: 25,300 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Vern Wilcox: 16,193

District 51[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Jim CarlsonApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Ted Daley -ApprovedaIncumbent Daley first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Jim Carlson: 23,969 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Ted Daley: 21,096

District 52[edit]

Note: Incumbent Republican Ray Vandeveer did not seek re-election.

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • James Metzen -ApprovedaIncumbent Metzen first assumed office in 1987.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Dwight RabuseApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party James Metzen: 27,149 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Dwight Rabuse: 16,542

District 53[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Susan KentApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Ted Lillie -ApprovedaIncumbent Lillie first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Susan Kent: 22,781 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Ted Lillie: 20,857

District 54[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Katie Sieben -ApprovedaIncumbent Sieben first assumed office in 2007.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Janis QuinlanApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Katie Sieben: 26,998 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Janis Quinlan: 15,256

District 55[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Kathy Busch: 1,059 Approveda
  • Josh D. Ondich: 151
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Eric PrattApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Kathy Busch: 18,070
Republican Party Eric Pratt: 22,254 Green check mark transparent.png

District 56[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Leon ThurmanApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Dan Hall -ApprovedaIncumbent Hall first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Leon Thurman: 18,922
Republican Party Dan Hall: 22,226 Green check mark transparent.png

District 57[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Greg Clausen: 1,456 Approveda
  • Mike Germain: 395
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Pat HallApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Greg Clausen: 23,890 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Pat Hall: 20,199

District 58[edit]

Note: Incumbent Democrat Linda Higgins did not seek re-election.

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Andrew BrobstonApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Dave Thompson -ApprovedaIncumbent Thompson first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Andrew Brobston: 17,686
Republican Party Dave Thompson: 24,097 Green check mark transparent.png

District 59[edit]

Note: Open seat

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Bobby Joe ChampionApproveda
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Jim LillyApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Bobby Joe Champion: 28,441 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Jim Lilly: 6,082

District 60[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Kari Dziedzic -ApprovedaIncumbent Dziedzic first assumed office in 2012.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Mark LazarchicApproveda
Independence Party of America August 14 Independence Party primary:
  • Rahn V. WorkcuffApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Kari Dziedzic: 29,014 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Mark Lazarchic: 6,400
Independence Party of America Rahn V. Workcuff: 2,077

District 61[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Scott Dibble -ApprovedaIncumbent Dibble first assumed office in 2003.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • No Republicans filed to run in this district.

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Scott Dibble: 41,075 Green check mark transparent.png

District 62[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Jeff Hayden -ApprovedaIncumbent Hayden first assumed office in 2011.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • No Republicans filed to run in this district.
Independence Party of America August 14 Independence Party primary:
  • Eric BlairApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Jeff Hayden: 27,516 Green check mark transparent.png
Independence Party of America Eric Blair: 4,025

District 63[edit]

Note: Incumbent Democrat Ken Kelash did not seek re-election.

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Patricia Torres Ray -ApprovedaIncumbent Ray first assumed office in 2007.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Patrick MarronApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Patricia Torres Ray: 36,866 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Patrick Marron: 8,636

District 64[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Dick Cohen: 5,797 -ApprovedaIncumbent Cohen first assumed office in 1987.
  • Alexander H. Jeffries: 685
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Sharon AndersonApproveda
Grey.png Independent candidates:
  • Scott LarsonApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Dick Cohen: 33,008 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Sharon Anderson: 9,068
Grey.png Scott Larson: 5,196

District 65[edit]

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Sandra Pappas: 2,505 -ApprovedaIncumbent Pappas first assumed office in 1991.
  • Marcus Walker: 756
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Rick KarschniaApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Sandra Pappas: 27,365 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Rick Karschnia: 5,998

District 66[edit]

Note: Incumbent Democrat Mary Jo McGuire did not seek re-election.

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • John Marty -ApprovedaIncumbent Marty first assumed office in 1987.
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Wayde BrooksApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party John Marty: 27,735 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Wayde Brooks: 9,718

District 67[edit]

Note: Incumbent Democrat John Harrington did not seek re-election.

Democratic Party August 14 DFL primary:
  • Tom Dimond: 806
  • Foung Hawj: 2,142 Approveda
  • Robert Humphrey: 1,897
Republican Party August 14 GOP primary:
  • Mike CapistrantApproveda

November 6 General election candidates:

Democratic Party Foung Hawj: 21,630 Green check mark transparent.png
Republican Party Mike Capistrant: 8,094

External links[edit]

  • Minnesota Secretary of State - Official 2012 Primary Results
  • Minnesota Secretary of State - 2012 General Election Candidates

See also[edit]

  • Minnesota State Senate
  • Minnesota State Legislature
  • State legislative elections, 2012

Footnotes[edit]

  1. ↑ Follow the Money, Minnesota
  2. ↑ Follow the Money: "Minnesota Senate 2010 Campaign Contributions"
  3. ↑ 2010 Guide for Candidates
  4. ↑ U.S. Census, "2010 Census: Minnesota Profile," accessed September 5, 2012
  5. ↑ Minneapolis Star-Tribune, "Minnesota's changing face," March 17, 2012
  6. ↑ Minnesota Public Radio, "House GOP releases redistricting plan," May 2, 2011
  7. ↑ Minnesota Public Radio, "Dayton vetoes redistricting bill," May 19, 2011
  8. ↑ MPRnews, "Redistricting fallout continues," accessed February 23, 2012


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