United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota, 2012

Elections in Minnesota

The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 to elect the eight U.S. Representatives from the state of Minnesota. The elections will coincide with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election and an election to the U.S. Senate. Primary elections will be held on August 14, 2012.[1]

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Redistricting

A redistricting plan was proposed by Republicans in the Minnesota Legislature on May 9, 2011.[2] The plan was passed by the Minnesota House of Representatives on May 13[3] and the Minnesota Senate on May 18,[4] but was vetoed by Democratic Governor Mark Dayton on May 19.[5] As a result, the new map is likely to be decided in court.[6]

District 1

Minnesota's 1st congressional district has been represented by Democrat Tim Walz since 2007. State senator Mike Parry[7] and former state representative Allen Quist[8] will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Walz. State senator Julie Rosen may also seek the Republican nomination.[9] Former state representative Randy Demmer, who unsuccessfully challenged Walz as the Republican nominee in 2010,[10] and state representative Steve Drazkowski[11] will not run.

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District 2

Republican John Kline, who has represented Minnesota's 2nd congressional district since 2003, is expected to seek re-election. Dan Powers, a former small business owner who unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination in the 2nd district in 2010, will run again.[12]

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District 3

Republican Erik Paulsen, who has represented Minnesota's 3rd congressional district since 2009, is expected to seek re-election. Brian Barnes, an Edina businessman and former Navy reserve,[13] and Sharon Sund, a Plymouth small-business owner and scientist,[14] will seek the Democratic nomination to challenge Paulsen.

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District 5

Minnesota's 5th congressional district has been represented by Democrat Keith Ellison since 2007. Gary Boisclair, an anti-abortion activist, will challenge Ellison in the Democratic primary.[15]

Chris Fields, a retired U.S. Marine,[16] and Lynne Torgerson, who ran as an independent in 2010,[17] will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Ellison.

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District 6

Republican Michele Bachmann, who has represented Minnesota's 6th congressional district since 2007, unsuccessfully sought the Republican presidential nomination, ending her campaign in January 2012.[18] In June 2011, Bachmann said she would not actively seek re-election in the 6th district while running for president.[19] Following her withdrawal from the presidential race, a spokesperson for Bachmann said no decision had been made as to whether she would seek re-election.[18]

Matt Dean, the majority leader of the Minnesota House of Representatives;[20] Tom Emmer, a former state representative who ran as the Republican nominee for Governor of Minnesota in 2010;[20][21] businessman Jay Esmay, who unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for the seat in 2006;[21] state representative Mary Kiffmeyer;[20][22] former state representative Jim Knoblach, who also ran in the 2006 Republican primary;[21] Amy Koch, the state senate majority leader;[20][21] and Phil Krinkie, a former state representative and president of the Taxpayers League of Minnesota who ran in 2006;[20][21][22] also may seek the Republican nomination. In the event that the 8th district changes significantly in redistricting, Republican U.S. Representative Chip Cravaack may run for re-election in the 6th district.[6]

Mike Starr, a substitute schoolteacher, may seek the Democratic nomination.[22]

District 7

Democrat Collin Peterson, who has represented Minnesota's 7th congressional district since 1991, will seek re-election.[23] Lee Byberg, a business executive who unsuccessfully challenged Peterson as the Republican nominee in 2010, will run again.[24]

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District 8

Republican Chip Cravaack, who was first elected to represent Minnesota's 8th congressional district in 2010, is expected to seek re-election.[18] In the event that the 8th district changes significantly in redistricting, Cravaack may run for re-election in the 6th district.[6]

Jeff Anderson, a member of the Duluth City Council;[25] Tarryl Clark, a Democratic member of the Minnesota Senate who unsuccessfully ran against Bachmann in the 6th district in 2010;[18] Daniel Fanning, the former deputy state director for Senator Al Franken;[26] and former U.S. Representative Rick Nolan,[27] will run for the Democratic nomination to challenge Cravaack.

State senate minority leader Tom Bakk,[28][29] Duluth mayor Don Ness,[28] state senator Roger Reinert,[28] state representative Tom Rukavina,[28] former state house majority leader Tony Sertich,[28] and lieutenant governor Yvonne Prettner Solon,[30] all of whom are Democrats, will not run. State representative Carly Melin had said she was "keeping an open mind" regarding the possibility of seeking the Democratic nomination;[31] however, she later endorsed Anderson's campaign.[32]

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References

  1. ^ "Important Election Dates". Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=239. Retrieved August 16, 2011. 
  2. ^ Turck, Mary (May 9, 2011). "Congressional redistricting plan introduced by MN Republicans". Twin Cities Daily Planet. http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/05/09/congressional-redistricting-plan-introduced-mn-republicans. Retrieved June 8, 2011. 
  3. ^ Pugmire, Tim (May 13, 2011). "House OKs redesign for Minn. congressional lines". Minnesota Public Radio. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/05/13/redistricting-house/. Retrieved June 8, 2011. 
  4. ^ "Minnesota Senate Sends Redistricting Bills To Dayton". AM 1240 WJON. May 18, 2011. http://wjon.com/minnesota-senate-sends-redistricting-bills-to-dayton/. Retrieved June 8, 2011. 
  5. ^ "Dayton vetoes GOP's redistricting plan". Crookston Daily Times. May 20, 2011. http://www.crookstontimes.com/newsnow/x956209419/Dayton-vetoes-GOPs-redistricting-plan. Retrieved June 8, 2011. 
  6. ^ a b c Blake, Aaron (June 23, 2011). "Conflict over the Iron Range highlights looming legal battle over Minnesota redistricting". The Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/conflict-over-the-iron-range-highlights-looming-legal-battle-over-minnesota-redistricting/2011/06/23/AGy0zlhH_blog.html. Retrieved July 15, 2011. 
  7. ^ Fischenich, Mark (October 8, 2011). "Parry to challenge Walz for Congress". Mankato Free Press. http://mankatofreepress.com/local/x1385482578/Parry-to-challenge-Walz-for-Congress. Retrieved October 8, 2011. 
  8. ^ Juhl, Mary (December 2, 2011). "Republican Quist to challenge Rep. Tim Walz for 1st District seat". Winona Daily News. http://www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/article_b8422318-1c9d-11e1-b76b-001871e3ce6c.html. Retrieved December 2, 2011. 
  9. ^ Juhl, Mary (September 20, 2011). "Drazkowski hasn’t ruled out run for Congress". Winona Daily News. http://www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/article_dcf52116-e335-11e0-8d84-001cc4c002e0.html. Retrieved September 21, 2011. 
  10. ^ Juhl, Mary (October 15, 2011). "Demmer won't run against Walz". Winona Daily News. http://www.winonadailynews.com/news/article_7735db6e-f6e4-11e0-b612-001cc4c002e0.html. Retrieved October 22, 2011. 
  11. ^ "Drazkowski won't run for Congress". Winona Daily News. November 4, 2011. http://www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/article_1871d408-06a1-11e1-8ac4-001cc4c03286.html. Retrieved November 12, 2011. 
  12. ^ Birkey, Andy (May 31, 2011). "Dan Powers to challenge Kline in 2012". The Minnesota Independent. http://minnesotaindependent.com/82177/dan-powers-to-challenge-kline-in-2012. Retrieved June 5, 2011. 
  13. ^ Scheck, Tom (October 10, 2011). "Barnes to challenge Paulsen". Minnesota Public Radio. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2011/10/barnes_to_chall.shtml. Retrieved October 11, 2011. 
  14. ^ Birkey, Andy (August 4, 2011). "Sharon Sund to challenge Erik Paulsen". The Minnesota Independent. http://minnesotaindependent.com/85673/sharon-sund-to-challenge-erik-paulsen. Retrieved August 5, 2011. 
  15. ^ Birkey, Andy (October 24, 2011). "Anti-abortion activist campaigns against Ellison to exploit legal loophole". The Minnesota Independent. http://minnesotaindependent.com/90485/anti-abortion-activist-campaigns-against-ellison-to-exploit-legal-loophole. Retrieved November 2, 2011. 
  16. ^ Nelson, Tim (September 7, 2011). "GOP challenger ready for Ellison". Minnesota Public Radio. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2011/09/gop_challenger.shtml. Retrieved October 11, 2011. 
  17. ^ Miller, Joshua (June 27, 2011). "Ellison Foe Writes That She's In on Tea Party Blog". Roll Call. http://www.rollcall.com/issues/56_146/ellison_foe_writes_she_in_tea_party_blog-206845-1.html. Retrieved June 28, 2011. 
  18. ^ a b c d Henry, Devin (January 4, 2012). "Bachmann: 'I have decided to stand aside'". MinnPost.com. http://www.minnpost.com/devinhenry/2012/01/04/34108/bachmann_i_have_decided_to_stand_aside. Retrieved January 4, 2012. 
  19. ^ Williams, Chris (June 14, 2011). "Minn. US Rep. Bachmann says she won't seek re-election to Congress while running for president". Star Tribune. http://www.startribune.com/local/123822869.html. Retrieved June 15, 2011. 
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  21. ^ a b c d e Budig, T. W. (June 21, 2011). "Congressional politics unsettled in the 6th District". Hometown Source. http://hometownsource.com/2011/06/21/congressional-politics-unsettled-in-the-6th-district/. Retrieved June 22, 2011. 
  22. ^ a b c Sommerhauser, Mark (October 22, 2011). "6th District: Teacher considers run for Congress on DFL ticket". St. Cloud Times. http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011110210040. Retrieved October 28, 2011. 
  23. ^ Wilson, Reid (November 16, 2011). "The Retirement Season". National Journal. http://nationaljournal.com/columns/on-the-trail/the-retirement-season-20111116. Retrieved December 15, 2011. 
  24. ^ Sosa, Jorge (March 25, 2011). "Byberg throws hat in ring for 2012". Hutchinson Leader. http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/view/full_story/13731400/article-Byberg-throws-hat-in-ring-for-2012. Retrieved October 11, 2011. 
  25. ^ Schneider, Zach (May 25, 2011). "City Councillor Jeff Anderson Announces Congressional Campaign". msnbc.com. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43169622/ns/local_news-duluth_mn/t/jeff-anderson-challenge-cravaack/. Retrieved June 5, 2011. 
  26. ^ Passi, Peter (October 4, 2011). "Fanning running for 8th District seat". Duluth News Tribune. http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/211049/group/homepage/. Retrieved October 5, 2011. 
  27. ^ Collins, Jon (July 13, 2011). "Former U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan enters 8th District race". The Minnesota Independent. http://minnesotaindependent.com/84386/former-u-s-rep-rick-nolan-enters-8th-district-race. Retrieved July 15, 2011. 
  28. ^ a b c d e LaFave, Nick (February 24, 2011). "FOX 21 EXCLUSIVE: Reinert Not Running for Congress". Fox 21 News. http://www.fox21online.com/news/fox-21-exclusive-reinert-not-running-congress. Retrieved June 5, 2011. 
  29. ^ Davis, Don (August 29, 2011). "Capitol Chatter: Bakk rejects requests for congressional run". Echo Press. http://www.echopress.com/event/article/id/87466/group/News/. Retrieved August 31, 2011. 
  30. ^ Neely, Brett (April 5, 2011). "EMILY's List targets Cravaack". Minnesota Public Radio. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2011/04/emilys_list_tar.shtml. Retrieved June 5, 2011. 
  31. ^ Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. (September 1, 2011). "Melin: "Open mind" on congressional run". Star Tribune. http://www.startribune.com/politics/blogs/128874968.html. Retrieved September 8, 2011. 
  32. ^ Collins, Jon (September 21, 2011). "Melin and Reinert endorse Jeff Anderson to take on Cravaack in 8th Congressional District". The Minnesota Independent. http://minnesotaindependent.com/88310/melin-and-reinert-endorse-jeff-anderson-for-cd-8. Retrieved September 23, 2011. 
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