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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

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

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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

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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]

August 14 DFL primary:

* LeRoy Stumpf -a Incumbent Stumpf first assumed office in 1983.

August 14 GOP primary:

* Jual Carlson: 589
* Steve Nordhagen: 1,574 a

November 6 General election candidates:

LeRoy Stumpf: 22,298
Steve Nordhagen: 14,475

### District 2[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Rod Skoe -aIncumbent Skoe first assumed office in 2003.

August 14 GOP primary:

* Dennis Mosera

November 6 General election candidates:

Rod Skoe: 21,269
Dennis Moser: 17,423

### District 3[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Thomas Bakk -aIncumbent Bakk first assumed office in 2003.

August 14 GOP primary:

* Jennifer Havlicka

November 6 General election candidates:

Thomas Bakk: 28,427
Jennifer Havlick: 15,509

### District 4[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Kent Ekena

August 14 GOP primary:

* Phil Hansena

November 6 General election candidates:

Kent Eken: 19,833
Phil Hansen: 18,132

### District 5[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Laverne H. Pederson: 1,518
* Tom Saxhaug: 3,981 -aIncumbent Saxhaug first assumed office in 2003.

August 14 GOP primary:

* John Carlson -aIncumbent Carlson first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Tom Saxhaug: 21,301
John Carlson: 19,362

### District 6[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* David Tomassoni -aIncumbent Tomassoni first assumed office in 2001.

August 14 GOP primary:

* Brandon D. Andersona

November 6 General election candidates:

David Tomassoni: 30,882
Brandon D. Anderson: 12,220

### District 7[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Roger Reinert -aIncumbent Reinert first assumed office in 2011.

August 14 GOP primary:

* Tyler Verrya

November 6 General election candidates:

Roger Reinert: 32,684
Tyler Verry: 9,621

### District 8[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Dan Skogena

August 14 GOP primary:

* Bill Ingebrigtsen -aIncumbent Ingebrigtsen first assumed office in 2007.

November 6 General election candidates:

Dan Skogen: 20,197
Bill Ingebrigtsen: 22,693

### District 9[edit]

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

August 14 DFL primary:

* Al Dotya

August 14 GOP primary:

* Paul Gazelka -aIncumbent Gazelka first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Al Doty: 17,687
Paul Gazelka: 20,527

### District 10[edit]

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

August 14 DFL primary:

* Anne Marcotte: 2,134
* Taylor Stevenson: 2,873 a

August 14 GOP primary:

* Carrie Ruuda

November 6 General election candidates:

Taylor Stevenson: 19,490
Carrie Ruud: 22,848

### District 11[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Tony Lourey -aIncumbent Lourey first assumed office in 2007.

August 14 GOP primary:

* Bill Saumera

November 6 General election candidates:

Tony Lourey: 24,342
Bill Saumer: 13,505

### District 12[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* John Schultza

August 14 GOP primary:

* Torrey Westroma

November 6 General election candidates:

John Schultz: 15,801
Torrey Westrom: 25,279

### District 13[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Peggy Boecka

August 14 GOP primary:

* Michelle Fischbach: 1,484 -aIncumbent Fischbach first assumed office in 1996.
* Fadumo Yusuf: 160

November 6 General election candidates:

Peggy Boeck: 14,871
Michelle Fischbach: 26,015

### District 14[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Jerry McCartera

August 14 GOP primary:

* John Pederson -aIncumbent Pederson first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Jerry McCarter: 17,434
John Pederson: 19,351

### District 15[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Sally Knox: 1,183 a
* Ron Thiessen: 708

August 14 GOP primary:

* Dave Brown -aIncumbent Brown first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Sally Knox: 16,787
Dave Brown: 21,917

### District 16[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Ted L. Sussa

August 14 GOP primary:

* Gary Dahms -aIncumbent Dahms first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Ted L. Suss: 18,496
Gary Dahms: 20,922

### District 17[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Lyle Koenen: 3,019 -aIncumbent Koenen first assumed office in 2012.
* Larry D. Rice: 2,259

August 14 GOP primary:

* Joe Gimse -aIncumbent Gimes first assumed office in 2007.

November 6 General election candidates:

Lyle Koenen: 21,621
Joe Gimse: 17,350

### District 18[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Steven Schirooa

August 14 GOP primary:

* Scott Newman -aIncumbent Newman first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Steven Schiroo: 16,180
Scott Newman: 22,556

### District 19[edit]

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

August 14 DFL primary:

* Kathy Sheran -aIncumbent Sheran first assumed office in 2007.

August 14 GOP primary:

* No Republicans filed to run in this district.

November 6 General election candidates:

Kathy Sheran: 33,291

### District 20[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Kevin L. Dahlea

August 14 GOP primary:

* Mike Dudley: 2,590 a
* Gene Thomas Kornder: 400

November 6 General election candidates:

Kevin L. Dahle: 20,628
Mike Dudley: 20,550

### District 21[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Matt Schmita

August 14 GOP primary:

* John Howe -aIncumbent Howe first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Matt Schmit: 21,937
John Howe: 19,846

### District 22[edit]

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

August 14 DFL primary:

* Alan Oberloha

August 14 GOP primary:

* Bill Webera

November 6 General election candidates:

Alan Oberloh: 17,457
Bill Weber: 19,548

### District 23[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Paul Marquardta

August 14 GOP primary:

* Julie Rosen -aIncumbent Rosen first assumed office in 2003.

November 6 General election candidates:

Paul Marquardt: 14,516
Julie Rosen: 25,838

### District 24[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Vicki Jensena

August 14 GOP primary:

* Vern Swedina

November 6 General election candidates:

Vicki Jensen: 19,248
Vern Swedin: 17,286

### District 25[edit]

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

August 14 DFL primary:

* Judy Ohlya

August 14 GOP primary:

* David Senjem -aIncumbent Senjem first assumed office in 2003.

November 6 General election candidates:

Judy Ohly: 19,149
David Senjem: 22,299

### District 26[edit]

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

August 14 DFL primary:

* Kenneth Moena

August 14 GOP primary:

* Carla Nelson -aIncumbent Nelson first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Kenneth Moen: 17,692
Carla Nelson: 22,263

### District 27[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Dan Sparks -aIncumbent Sparks first assumed office in 2003.

August 14 GOP primary:

* Linden Andersona

November 6 General election candidates:

Dan Sparks: 26,552
Linden Anderson: 12,334

### District 28[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Jack Kragea

August 14 GOP primary:

* Jeremy Miller -aIncumbent Miller first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Jack Krage: 17,303
Jeremy Miller: 23,122

### District 29[edit]

Note: Open seat

August 14 DFL primary:

* Brian Dorana

August 14 GOP primary:

* Bruce Andersona

November 6 General election candidates:

Brian Doran: 15,867
Bruce Anderson: 24,486

### District 30[edit]

Note: Open seat

August 14 DFL primary:

* Paul Perovicha

August 14 GOP primary:

* Paul Bolin: 586
* Mary Kiffmeyer: 1,620 a

November 6 General election candidates:

Paul Perovich: 15,125
Mary Kiffmeyer: 25,205

### District 31[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Mike Starra

August 14 GOP primary:

* Michelle Benson -aIncumbent Benson first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Mike Starr: 17,423
Michelle Benson: 24,774

### District 32[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Jeske Noordergraafa

August 14 GOP primary:

* Sean Nienow -aIncumbent Nienow first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Jeske Noordergraaf: 18,450
Sean Nienow: 21,955

### District 33[edit]

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

August 14 DFL primary:

* Judy Rogosheskea

August 14 GOP primary:

* Connie Doepke: 2,778
* David Osmek: 2,885 a

November 6 General election candidates:

Judy Rogosheske: 19,547
David Osmek: 28,195

### District 34[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Sharon Bahenskya

August 14 GOP primary:

* Warren Limmer -aIncumbent Limmer first assumed office in 1995.

November 6 General election candidates:

Sharon Bahensky: 19,406
Warren Limmer: 25,847

### District 35[edit]

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

August 14 DFL primary:

* Peter Perovicha

August 14 GOP primary:

* Branden Petersena

November 6 General election candidates:

Peter Perovich: 19,253
Branden Petersen: 22,874

### District 36[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* John Hoffmana

August 14 GOP primary:

* Benjamin Kruse -aIncumbent Kruse first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

John Hoffman: 22,194
Benjamin Kruse: 19,522

### District 37[edit]

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

August 14 DFL primary:

* Alice M. Johnsona

August 14 GOP primary:

* Pam Wolf -aIncumbent Wolf first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Alice M. Johnson: 22,814
Pam Wolf: 19,962

### District 38[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Timothy Hendersona

August 14 GOP primary:

* Roger Chamberlain -aIncumbent Chamberlain first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Timothy Henderson: 20,849
Roger Chamberlain: 23,817

### District 39[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Julie Bunn -aBunn was a member of the House from 2007 - 2011.

August 14 GOP primary:

* Karin Housley: 1,941 a
* Eric Michael Langness: 945

November 6 General election candidates:

Julie Bunn: 22,754
Karin Housley: 23,385

### District 40[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Chris Eaton: 2,005 -aIncumbent Eaton first assumed office in 2011.
* Timothy A. Davis, Sr.: 470

August 14 GOP primary:

* No Republicans filed to run in this district.

November 6 General election candidates:

Chris Eaton: 25,165

### District 41[edit]

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

August 14 DFL primary:

* Barb Goodwin -aIncumbent Goodwin first assumed office in 2011.

August 14 GOP primary:

* Gina Baumana

November 6 General election candidates:

Barb Goodwin: 25,842
Gina Bauman: 15,200

### District 42[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Bev Scalzea

August 14 GOP primary:

* April Kinga

November 6 General election candidates:

Bev Scalze: 25,607
April King: 20,400

### District 43[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Charles Wiger -aIncumbent Wiger first assumed office in 1997.

August 14 GOP primary:

* Duane E. (Swede) Johnsona

November 6 General election candidates:

Charles Wiger: 26,767
Duane E. (Swede) Johnson: 16,137

### District 44[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Terri Bonoff -aIncumbent Bonoff first assumed office in 2005.

August 14 GOP primary:

* David Gaithera

November 6 General election candidates:

Terri Bonoff: 27,203
David Gaither: 21,464

### District 45[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Ann Rest -aIncumbent Rest first assumed office in 2001.

August 14 GOP primary:

* Timothy Hall: 821
* Blair Tremere: 978 a

November 6 General election candidates:

Ann Rest: 28,755
Blair Tremere: 14,680

### District 46[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Ron Latz -aIncumbent Latz first assumed office in 2007.

August 14 GOP primary:

* Roger W. Champagne: 420
* Paul Scofield: 544 a

November 6 General election candidates:

Ron Latz: 29,755
Paul Scofield: 15,297

### District 47[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* James F. Weyganda

August 14 GOP primary:

* Julianne Ortman: 2,114 -aIncumbent Ortman first assumed office in 2003.
* Bruce R. Schwichtenberg: 1,504

November 6 General election candidates:

James F. Weygand: 15,297
Julianne Ortman: 27,128

### District 48[edit]

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

August 14 DFL primary:

* Laurie McKendrya

August 14 GOP primary:

* David Hann -aIncumbent Hann first assumed office in 2003.

November 6 General election candidates:

Laurie McKendry: 22,459
David Hann: 23,730

### District 49[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Melisa Franzena

August 14 GOP primary:

* Keith Downeya

November 6 General election candidates:

Melisa Franzen: 26,893
Keith Downey: 24,045

### District 50[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Melissa Halvorson Wiklunda

August 14 GOP primary:

* Vern Wilcoxa

November 6 General election candidates:

Melissa Halvorson Wiklund: 25,300
Vern Wilcox: 16,193

### District 51[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Jim Carlsona

August 14 GOP primary:

* Ted Daley -aIncumbent Daley first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Jim Carlson: 23,969
Ted Daley: 21,096

### District 52[edit]

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

August 14 DFL primary:

* James Metzen -aIncumbent Metzen first assumed office in 1987.

August 14 GOP primary:

* Dwight Rabusea

November 6 General election candidates:

James Metzen: 27,149
Dwight Rabuse: 16,542

### District 53[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Susan Kenta

August 14 GOP primary:

* Ted Lillie -aIncumbent Lillie first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Susan Kent: 22,781
Ted Lillie: 20,857

### District 54[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Katie Sieben -aIncumbent Sieben first assumed office in 2007.

August 14 GOP primary:

* Janis Quinlana

November 6 General election candidates:

Katie Sieben: 26,998
Janis Quinlan: 15,256

### District 55[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Kathy Busch: 1,059 a
* Josh D. Ondich: 151

August 14 GOP primary:

* Eric Pratta

November 6 General election candidates:

Kathy Busch: 18,070
Eric Pratt: 22,254

### District 56[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Leon Thurmana

August 14 GOP primary:

* Dan Hall -aIncumbent Hall first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Leon Thurman: 18,922
Dan Hall: 22,226

### District 57[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Greg Clausen: 1,456 a
* Mike Germain: 395

August 14 GOP primary:

* Pat Halla

November 6 General election candidates:

Greg Clausen: 23,890
Pat Hall: 20,199

### District 58[edit]

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

August 14 DFL primary:

* Andrew Brobstona

August 14 GOP primary:

* Dave Thompson -aIncumbent Thompson first assumed office in 2011.

November 6 General election candidates:

Andrew Brobston: 17,686
Dave Thompson: 24,097

### District 59[edit]

Note: Open seat

August 14 DFL primary:

* Bobby Joe Championa

August 14 GOP primary:

* Jim Lillya

November 6 General election candidates:

Bobby Joe Champion: 28,441
Jim Lilly: 6,082

### District 60[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Kari Dziedzic -aIncumbent Dziedzic first assumed office in 2012.

August 14 GOP primary:

* Mark Lazarchica

August 14 Independence Party primary:

* Rahn V. Workcuffa

November 6 General election candidates:

Kari Dziedzic: 29,014
Mark Lazarchic: 6,400
Rahn V. Workcuff: 2,077

### District 61[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Scott Dibble -aIncumbent Dibble first assumed office in 2003.

August 14 GOP primary:

* No Republicans filed to run in this district.

November 6 General election candidates:

Scott Dibble: 41,075

### District 62[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Jeff Hayden -aIncumbent Hayden first assumed office in 2011.

August 14 GOP primary:

* No Republicans filed to run in this district.

August 14 Independence Party primary:

* Eric Blaira

November 6 General election candidates:

Jeff Hayden: 27,516
Eric Blair: 4,025

### District 63[edit]

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

August 14 DFL primary:

* Patricia Torres Ray -aIncumbent Ray first assumed office in 2007.

August 14 GOP primary:

* Patrick Marrona

November 6 General election candidates:

Patricia Torres Ray: 36,866
Patrick Marron: 8,636

### District 64[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Dick Cohen: 5,797 -aIncumbent Cohen first assumed office in 1987.
* Alexander H. Jeffries: 685

August 14 GOP primary:

* Sharon Andersona

Independent candidates:

* Scott Larsona

November 6 General election candidates:

Dick Cohen: 33,008
Sharon Anderson: 9,068
Scott Larson: 5,196

### District 65[edit]

August 14 DFL primary:

* Sandra Pappas: 2,505 -aIncumbent Pappas first assumed office in 1991.
* Marcus Walker: 756

August 14 GOP primary:

* Rick Karschniaa

November 6 General election candidates:

Sandra Pappas: 27,365
Rick Karschnia: 5,998

### District 66[edit]

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

August 14 DFL primary:

* John Marty -aIncumbent Marty first assumed office in 1987.

August 14 GOP primary:

* Wayde Brooksa

November 6 General election candidates:

John Marty: 27,735
Wayde Brooks: 9,718

### District 67[edit]

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

August 14 DFL primary:

* Tom Dimond: 806
* Foung Hawj: 2,142 a
* Robert Humphrey: 1,897

August 14 GOP primary:

* Mike Capistranta

November 6 General election candidates:

Foung Hawj: 21,630
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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Current members of the Minnesota State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Jeremy Miller

Senators

District 1

Mark Johnson (R)

District 2

Paul Utke (R)

District 3

Thomas Bakk (I)

District 4

Kent Eken (D)

District 5

Justin Eichorn (R)

District 6

David Tomassoni (I)

District 7

Jen McEwen (D)

District 8

Bill Ingebrigtsen (R)

District 9

Paul Gazelka (R)

District 10

Carrie Ruud (R)

District 11

Jason Rarick (R)

District 12

Torrey Westrom (R)

District 13

Jeff Howe (R)

District 14

Aric Putnam (D)

District 15

Andrew Mathews (R)

District 16

Gary Dahms (R)

District 17

Andrew Lang (R)

District 18

Scott Newman (R)

District 19

Nick Frentz (D)

District 20

Rich Draheim (R)

District 21

Mike Goggin (R)

District 22

Bill Weber (R)

District 23

Julie Rosen (R)

District 24

John Jasinski (R)

District 25

David Senjem (R)

District 26

Carla Nelson (R)

District 27

Gene Dornink (R)

District 28

Jeremy Miller (R)

District 29

Bruce Anderson (R)

District 30

Mary Kiffmeyer (R)

District 31

Michelle Benson (R)

District 32

Mark Koran (R)

District 33

David Osmek (R)

District 34

Warren Limmer (R)

District 35

Jim Abeler (R)

District 36

John Hoffman (D)

District 37

Jerry Newton (D)

District 38

Roger Chamberlain (R)

District 39

Karin Housley (R)

District 40

Chris Eaton (D)

District 41

Mary Kunesh-Podein (D)

District 42

Jason Isaacson (D)

District 43

Charles Wiger (D)

District 44

Ann Stewart (D)

District 45

Ann Rest (D)

District 46

Ron Latz (D)

District 47

Julia Coleman (R)

District 48

Steve Cwodzinski (D)

District 49

Melisa Franzen (D)

District 50

Melissa Wiklund (D)

District 51

Jim Carlson (D)

District 52

Matt Klein (D)

District 53

Susan Kent (D)

District 54

Karla Bigham (D)

District 55

Eric Pratt (R)

District 56

Lindsey Port (D)

District 57

Greg Clausen (D)

District 58

Zach Duckworth (R)

District 59

Bobby Champion (D)

District 60

Kari Dziedzic (D)

District 61

Scott Dibble (D)

District 62

Omar Fateh (D)

District 63

Patricia Ray (D)

District 64

Erin Murphy (D)

District 65

Sandra Pappas (D)

District 66

John Marty (D)

District 67

Foung Hawj (D)

Republican Party (34)

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Independent (2)

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2012 Elections to State legislatures

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Result Analysis Pages|

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