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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 17A | ||
| Current incumbent | Tim Miller  | |
Minnesota's state house district 17A is represented by Republican Representative Tim Miller.
Minnesota state representatives represent an average of 39,582 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 36,713 residents.
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.
To be eligible to run for the Minnesota House of Representatives, a candidate must be:
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $45,000/year | $86/day for senators; $66/day for representatives. |
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.
This district is one of 710 state legislative districts that intersects with one or more Pivot Counties. These 206 Pivot Counties voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012.
The 206 Pivot Counties are located in 34 states. Iowa, with 31, had the most such counties. The partisan makeup of state legislative districts intersecting with Pivot Counties is slightly more Republican than the overall partisan makeup of state legislatures throughout the country.
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.
Incumbent Tim Miller (R) defeated Lyle Koenen (D) in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 17A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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Tim Miller (R) |
60.2
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10,069 |
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Lyle Koenen (D) |
39.7
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6,645 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.1
|
10 | ||
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Total votes: 16,724 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Lyle Koenen advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 17A on August 14, 2018.
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Lyle Koenen (D) |
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Incumbent Tim Miller advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 17A on August 14, 2018.
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Tim Miller (R) |
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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 Tim Miller defeated Andrew Falk in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 17A general election.Minnesota House of Representatives, District 17A General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Tim Miller Incumbent |
59.05% | 11,603 | |
| Democratic | Andrew Falk | 40.95% | 8,045 | |
| Total Votes | 19,648 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Minnesota House of Representatives, District 17A Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Andrew Falk (unopposed) |
Minnesota House of Representatives, District 17A Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Miller Incumbent (unopposed) |
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 Andrew Falk was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Tim Miller was unopposed in the Republican primary. Miller defeated Falk in the general election.
Minnesota House of Representatives, District 17A General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Miller |
55.4% | 8,453 | |
| Democratic | Andrew Falk Incumbent | 44.5% | 6,789 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.2% | 25 | |
| Total Votes | 15,267 | |||
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 Andrew Falk (D) defeated Tim Miller (R) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.
Minnesota House of Representatives, District 17A, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Andrew Falk Incumbent |
53.9% | 10,489 | |
| Republican | Tim Miller | 46.1% | 8,956 | |
| Total Votes | 19,445 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Minnesota House of Representatives District 17A raised a total of $599,232. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $27,238 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Minnesota House of Representatives District 17A
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $125,768 | 2 | $62,884 |
| 2014 | $95,423 | 2 | $47,712 |
| 2012 | $61,076 | 2 | $30,538 |
| 2010 | $44,556 | 3 | $14,852 |
| 2008 | $71,953 | 3 | $23,984 |
| 2006 | $47,456 | 2 | $23,728 |
| 2004 | $65,846 | 2 | $32,923 |
| 2002 | $35,229 | 2 | $17,615 |
| 2000 | $51,925 | 4 | $12,981 |
| Total | $599,232 | 22 | $27,238 |
