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Minnesota, State House, District 41A

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A
Current incumbentConnie Bernardy Democratic Party

Minnesota's state house district 41A is represented by Democratic Representative Connie Bernardy.

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 41A

Incumbent Connie Bernardy (D) defeated Susan Erickson (R) in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Connie Bernardy (D)
64.8
11,967

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Susan Erickson (R)
35.0
6,453
Other/Write-in votes
0.2
43

Total votes: 18,463
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A

Incumbent Connie Bernardy advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A on August 14, 2018.

Candidate

Connie Bernardy (D)

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A

Susan Erickson advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A on August 14, 2018.

Candidate

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Susan Erickson (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 Connie Bernardy defeated Ryan Evanson in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A general election.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 41A General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Connie Bernardy Incumbent 60.50% 12,168
Republican Ryan Evanson 39.50% 7,946
Total Votes 20,114
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State

Incumbent Connie Bernardy ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A Democratic primary.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 41A Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Connie Bernardy Incumbent (unopposed)

Ryan Evanson ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A Republican primary.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 41A Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Ryan Evanson (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 Connie Bernardy was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Jeff Phillips was unopposed in the Republican primary. Bernardy defeated Phillips in the general election.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 41A General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngConnie Bernardy Incumbent 60.2% 8,265
Republican Jeff Phillips 39.7% 5,451
Write-in Write-in 0.2% 23
Total Votes 13,739

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. Connie Bernardy (D) defeated Dale Helm (R) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 41A, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngConnie Bernardy 61.8% 12,653
Republican Dale Helm 38.2% 7,829
Total Votes 20,482

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A raised a total of $810,037. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $42,634 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $28,544 2 $14,272
2014 $41,465 2 $20,733
2012 $28,724 2 $14,362
2010 $177,767 2 $88,884
2008 $274,247 3 $91,416
2006 $78,156 2 $39,078
2004 $79,978 2 $39,989
2002 $61,658 2 $30,829
2000 $39,498 2 $19,749
Total $810,037 19 $42,634