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Minnesota, State House, District 50A

Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A
Current incumbentMichael Howard Democratic Party

Minnesota's state house district 50A is represented by Democratic Representative Michael Howard.

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 50A

Michael Howard (D) defeated Kirsten Johnson (R) in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Michael Howard (D)
68.2
12,359

Kirsten Johnson (R)
31.6
5,730
Other/Write-in votes
0.1
22

Total votes: 18,111
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A

Michael Howard advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A on August 14, 2018.

Candidate

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Michael Howard (D)

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A

Kirsten Johnson advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A on August 14, 2018.

Candidate

Kirsten Johnson (R)

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 Linda Slocum defeated Tim Johnson in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A general election.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 50A General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Linda Slocum Incumbent 63.33% 12,217
Republican Tim Johnson 36.67% 7,074
Total Votes 19,291
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State

Incumbent Linda Slocum ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A Democratic primary.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 50A Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Linda Slocum Incumbent (unopposed)

Tim Johnson ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A Republican primary.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 50A Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Tim Johnson (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 Linda Slocum was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Dean Mumbleau was unopposed in the Republican primary. Slocum defeated Mumbleau in the general election.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 50A General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngLinda Slocum Incumbent 64.7% 8,260
Republican Dean Mumbleau 35.1% 4,481
Write-in Write-in 0.2% 21
Total Votes 12,762

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 Linda Slocum (D) defeated Craig Marston (R) and Joseph Koch (Independence) in the general election. Slocum and Marston were unopposed in their respective primaries.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 50A, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngLinda Slocum Incumbent 62.2% 12,036
Republican Craig Marston 30.3% 5,864
Independence Joseph Koch 7.4% 1,439
Total Votes 19,339

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A raised a total of $342,442. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $15,566 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $17,831 2 $8,916
2014 $27,967 2 $13,984
2012 $32,838 3 $10,946
2010 $56,302 2 $28,151
2008 $36,374 2 $18,187
2006 $39,256 3 $13,085
2004 $45,205 2 $22,603
2002 $33,552 3 $11,184
2000 $53,117 3 $17,706
Total $342,442 22 $15,566