Minnesota House of Representatives District 66B | ||
Current incumbent | John Lesch |
Minnesota's state house district 66B is represented by Democratic Representative John Lesch.
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 | |
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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.
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 John Lesch (D) defeated David Richard (R) in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 66B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
John Lesch (D) |
83.5
|
11,486 |
|
David Richard (R) |
16.2
|
2,227 | |
Other/Write-in votes |
0.4
|
50 |
|
Total votes: 13,763 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Incumbent John Lesch defeated Trahern Jeen Crews in the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 66B on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
John Lesch (D) |
75.1
|
3,287 |
|
Trahern Jeen Crews (D) |
24.9
|
1,087 |
|
Total votes: 4,374 |
David Richard advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 66B on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
David Richard (R) |
100
|
519 |
|
Total votes: 519 |
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 John Lesch defeated William Brownell in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 66B general election.Minnesota House of Representatives, District 66B General Election, 2016
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | John Lesch Incumbent | 80.10% | 11,687 | |
Republican | William Brownell | 19.90% | 2,903 | |
Total Votes | 14,590 | |||
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State |
Minnesota House of Representatives, District 66B Democratic Primary, 2016
Party | Candidate | |
---|---|---|
Democratic | John Lesch Incumbent (unopposed) |
Minnesota House of Representatives, District 66B Republican Primary, 2016
Party | Candidate | |
---|---|---|
Republican | William Brownell (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 John Lesch was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Lizz Paulson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Lesch defeated Paulson in the general election.
Minnesota House of Representatives, District 66B General Election, 2014
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | John Lesch Incumbent | 76.4% | 7,047 | |
Republican | Lizz Paulson | 23.1% | 2,127 | |
Write-in | Write-in | 0.5% | 49 | |
Total Votes | 9,223 |
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 John Lesch (D) defeated Ben Blomgren (R) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.
Minnesota House of Representatives, District 66B, General Election, 2012
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | John Lesch Incumbent | 79.6% | 11,504 | |
Republican | Ben Blomgren | 20.4% | 2,951 | |
Total Votes | 14,455 |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Minnesota House of Representatives District 66B raised a total of $254,543. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $13,397 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Minnesota House of Representatives District 66B
Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
---|---|---|---|
2016 | $22,542 | 2 | $11,271 |
2014 | $27,862 | 2 | $13,931 |
2012 | $32,040 | 2 | $16,020 |
2010 | $28,120 | 2 | $14,060 |
2008 | $29,920 | 3 | $9,973 |
2006 | $35,847 | 2 | $17,924 |
2004 | $30,907 | 2 | $15,454 |
2002 | $25,156 | 2 | $12,578 |
2000 | $22,149 | 2 | $11,075 |
Total | $254,543 | 19 | $13,397 |