Monday, October 8, 2012
Two House races and a Senate race will be on the ballot this November.
With the Nov. 6 election fast approaching, Patch wants to give you the chance to pose a question to the District 46 candidates. In the Senate District 46 race, incumbent Sen. Ron Latz (DFL) is taking on Republican challenger Paul Scofield. There are two local House races—in 46A, Democratic incumbent Rep. Ryan Winkler faces Republican John Swanson, and incumbent Rep. Steve Simon (DFL) takes on Republican challenger David Arvidson in 46B. In the comments below, we welcome you to post your questions. If you'd like to just question one particular candidate, please note that. Otherwise, we'll assume all questions are intended for all the candidates. Please keep questions civil and respectful. We'll gather some of the best questions we receive …
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
With the filing deadline behind us, Patch looks at the local candidates for legislative offices.
Editor's Note: Today is the last in a series of bios on the candidates for District 46 seats. These races will be decided during the General Election on Nov. 6. Today, we look at John Swanson, the Republican challenger in House District 46A. Party: Republican District: House District 46A Political Experience: Has not run before Occupation: Retired computer systems executive Education: University of Illinois Home: Plymouth Age: 71 Family: Married to wife Sherry, with two sons, and a daughter who passed away 10 years ago Campaign Points/Goals:
Monday, June 25, 2012
With the filing deadline behind us, Patch looks at the local candidates for legislative offices.
Editor's Note: Through Tuesday, Patch is running bios on the candidates for District 46 seats. These races will be decided during the General Election on Nov. 6. Today, we look at Rep. Ryan Winkler, the Democratic incumbent in District 46A. Tomorrow, we'll look at his opponent, John Swanson. Party: DFL District: 46A Elected: to the House in 2006, and re-elected in 2008 and 2010 Committees: Government Operations and Elections, Legacy Funding Division, State Government Finance Occupation: Attorney Education: BA from Harvard, JD from University of Minnesota Home: Golden Valley Age: 36 Family: Wife, Jenny, and three children Proudest accomplishment in office: “My proudest moment in office was passing the Interstate 35W compensation bill,” …
Pam Rykken
4:41 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
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