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Minnesota, State House, District 45B

Minnesota House of Representatives District 45B
Current incumbentMike Freiberg Democratic Party

Minnesota's state house district 45B is represented by Democratic Representative Mike Freiberg.

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 45B

Incumbent Mike Freiberg (D) defeated Steve Merriman (R) in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 45B on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Mike Freiberg (D)
72.4
15,727

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Steve Merriman (R)
27.4
5,954
Other/Write-in votes
0.1
30

Total votes: 21,711
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 45B

Incumbent Mike Freiberg advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 45B on August 14, 2018.

Candidate

Mike Freiberg (D)

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 45B

Steve Merriman advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 45B on August 14, 2018.

Candidate

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Steve Merriman (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 Mike Freiberg defeated Alma Wetzker in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 45B general election.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 45B General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Mike Freiberg Incumbent 68.25% 15,261
Republican Alma Wetzker 31.75% 7,098
Total Votes 22,359
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State

Incumbent Mike Freiberg ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 45B Democratic primary.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 45B Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Mike Freiberg Incumbent (unopposed)

Alma Wetzker ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 45B Republican primary.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 45B Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Alma Wetzker (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 Mike Freiberg was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Alma Wetzker was unopposed in the Republican primary. Freiberg defeated Wetzker in the general election.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 45B General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMike Freiberg Incumbent 66.9% 10,750
Republican Alma Wetzker 32.9% 5,281
Write-in Write-in 0.2% 27
Total Votes 16,058

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. Mike Freiberg (D) defeated Reid Johnson (R) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 45B, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMike Freiberg 66% 15,053
Republican Reid Johnson 34% 7,740
Total Votes 22,793

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Minnesota House of Representatives District 45B raised a total of $392,933. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $19,647 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Minnesota House of Representatives District 45B

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $36,875 2 $18,438
2014 $37,671 2 $18,836
2012 $33,385 2 $16,693
2010 $38,998 2 $19,499
2008 $42,643 2 $21,322
2006 $46,637 2 $23,319
2004 $70,460 3 $23,487
2002 $53,071 2 $26,536
2000 $33,193 3 $11,064
Total $392,933 20 $19,647