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Minnesota, State House, District 66B

Minnesota House of Representatives District 66B
Current incumbentJohn Lesch Democratic Party

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.

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 66B

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

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David Richard (R)
16.2
2,227
Other/Write-in votes
0.4
50

Total votes: 13,763
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 66B

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
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 66B

David Richard advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 66B on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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David Richard (R)
100
519

Total votes: 519

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 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 Green check mark transparent.png John Lesch Incumbent 80.10% 11,687
Republican William Brownell 19.90% 2,903
Total Votes 14,590
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State

Incumbent John Lesch ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 66B Democratic primary.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 66B Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png John Lesch Incumbent (unopposed)

William Brownell ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 66B Republican primary.

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 66B Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png William Brownell (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 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 Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Lesch Incumbent 76.4% 7,047
Republican Lizz Paulson 23.1% 2,127
Write-in Write-in 0.5% 49
Total Votes 9,223

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. 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 Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Lesch Incumbent 79.6% 11,504
Republican Ben Blomgren 20.4% 2,951
Total Votes 14,455

Campaign contributions

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