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Minnesota, State House, District 34A

Minnesota House of Representatives District 34A
Current incumbentKristin Robbins Republican Party

Minnesota's state house district 34A is represented by Republican Representative Kristin Robbins.

Minnesota state representatives represent an average of 39,582 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 36,713 residents.

About the chamber

Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Minnesota legislators assume office the first day of the biennial (2-year) session.

Qualifications

To be eligible to run for the Minnesota House of Representatives, a candidate must be:

  • Eligible to vote in Minnesota
  • Not filed for more than one office for the upcoming primary or general election
  • At least 21 years old
  • A resident of Minnesota for a least one year
  • A resident of the legislative district for at least 6 months before the general election date

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$45,000/year$86/day for senators; $66/day for representatives.

Vacancies

In Minnesota, all vacancies in the house must be filled by a special election. It is up to the appropriate elections authorities to schedule an election as soon as possible. The election must be held during the next general election if there is more than 150 days left in the term. If the house is in session, a special election must be called by the Governor no later than 35 days after the vacancy happened. If a vacancy happens when the house is out of session and less than 150 days are left in the term, a special election must called by the Governor as soon as possible. This is to allow the winner of the election to be sworn in when the house reconvenes.

Elections

2020

Elections for the office of Minnesota House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 11, 2020. The filing deadline is June 2, 2020.

2018

General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 34A

Kristin Robbins (R) defeated Dan Solon (D) in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 34A on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Kristin Robbins (R)
56.5
12,486

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Dan Solon (D)
43.4
9,601
Other/Write-in votes
0.1
15

Total votes: 22,102
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 34A

Dan Solon advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 34A on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Dan Solon (D)
100
2,444

Total votes: 2,444
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 34A

Kristin Robbins defeated Brad Ganzer in the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 34A on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Kristin Robbins (R)
59.3
2,010

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Brad Ganzer (R)
40.7
1,378

Total votes: 3,388


2016

Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives 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 Joyce Peppin defeated Dave Craig in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 34A general election.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 34A General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Joyce Peppin Incumbent 65.99% 15,518
Democratic Dave Craig 34.01% 7,996
Total Votes 23,514
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State

Dave Craig ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 34A Democratic primary.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 34A Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Dave Craig (unopposed)

Incumbent Joyce Peppin ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 34A Republican primary.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 34A Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Joyce Peppin Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 12, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent Joyce Peppin was unopposed in both the Republican primary and the general election.

2012

Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 14, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature-filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 5, 2012. Incumbent Joyce Peppin (R) defeated Adam Fisher (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 34A, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJoyce Peppin Incumbent 64.3% 14,386
Democratic Adam Fisher 35.7% 7,983
Total Votes 22,369

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Minnesota House of Representatives District 34A raised a total of $324,723. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $19,101 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Minnesota House of Representatives District 34A

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $56,146 2 $28,073
2014 $25,296 1 $25,296
2012 $31,924 2 $15,962
2010 $40,173 2 $20,087
2008 $37,077 2 $18,539
2006 $34,593 2 $17,297
2004 $53,843 2 $26,922
2002 $28,009 3 $9,336
2000 $17,662 1 $17,662
Total $324,723 17 $19,101