Minnesota State Senator Karin Housley is a Republican serving Senate District 39, encompassing Forest Lake, Stillwater, and the St. Croix Valley, along the Minnesota-Wisconsin border. She was first elected in 2012 and is currently serving her second term after being reelected in 2016. She serves as an assistant majority leader, chair of the Senate Family …
Political Profile
Minnesota Government:
Governor: Tim Walz (D)
Lieutenant Governor: Peggy Flanagan (D)
Attorney General: Keith Ellison (D)
Secretary of State: Steve Simon (D)
State Auditor: Julie Blaha (D)
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- Limits on Campaign Contributions
- Upcoming Elections
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- Legislative Sessions
- State House of Representatives
- State Senate
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Campaign Finance Snapshot
Top Candidates
| Candidate | Total Donations |
|---|---|
| Tim Walz | $876,241.27 |
| Keith Ellison | $171,222.34 |
| Kelly Morrison | $105,699.61 |
| Karin Housley | $94,550.00 |
| Gretchen Piper | $88,533.86 |
| Paul Thissen | $82,150.00 |
| Paul Thissen | $82,150.00 |
| Stu Lourey | $80,503.85 |
| Greg J Pulles | $77,399.05 |
| Steve Simon | $73,850.00 |
Top PACs
| PAC | Total Donations |
|---|---|
| MN DFL State Central Committee | $7,377,871.00 |
| Dga Victory Fund | $4,013,274.31 |
| Education Minn PAC | $3,113,695.88 |
| DFL Senate Caucus | $2,672,872.71 |
| Win Minnesota Political Action Fund | $2,062,966.79 |
| DFL House Caucus | $2,056,303.41 |
| Dlcc Victory Fund | $2,047,970.00 |
| Senate Victory Fund (Svf) | $1,925,435.24 |
| Afscme Council 5 People Fund | $1,304,700.62 |
| Laborers District Council of Minn & Nd Pol Fund | $1,214,015.81 |
Top Donors
| Donor | Contributions |
|---|---|
| Alida R Messinger | $1,254,000.00 |
| Donald Sussman | $1,100,000.00 |
| Lisa Mennet | $750,000.00 |
| Edward W Snowdon Jr | $675,000.00 |
| Stacy H Schusterman | $500,000.00 |
| Stanley S Hubbard | $411,500.00 |
| Vance K Opperman | $400,674.36 |
| Paul Joseph Brown | $350,000.00 |
| Pamela S and James D Deal | $329,350.00 |
| Robert J Ulrich | $296,000.00 |
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