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Federal, State and Congressional Elections

Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 3

Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 3

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g Paul H. Anderson
This is a nonpartisan race.
Age: 65
Incumbent: Yes
Occupation: Supreme Court Justice

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g Alan Lawrence Nelson
This is a nonpartisan race.
Age: 46
Incumbent: No
Occupation: I've had a small private law practice for the past 16 years and a parallel computer career that spans over
23 years.

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g Tim Tingelstad
This is a nonpartisan race.
Age: 48
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Magistrate for the Ninth Judicial District

Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 4

Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 4

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g Jill Clark
This is a nonpartisan race.

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Age: 51
Incumbent: No
Occupation: I am a private attorney, with extensive experience trying cases, both civil and criminal. I practice in both
state and federal court. I am a judicial reformist. We can better the court system with some positive change, and by
holding insiders accountable.

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g F. Richard Gallo Jr.
This is a nonpartisan race.
Age: 49
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Assistant State Public Defender (Minnesota Appellate Office)

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g Lorie Skjerven Gildea
This is a nonpartisan race.
Age: 46
Incumbent: Yes
Occupation: Associate Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court

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g Deborah Hedlund
This is a nonpartisan race.
Age: 61
Incumbent: No
Occupation: 28 years State Trial Judge in Hennepin; handling full range of criminal(Murder 1 to DWI)civil(malpractice
to PI) family, juvenile, probate, mental health. Criminal Law Professor 1997 to present. International Human Rights and
CLE lecturer 1975/present

U.S. Senate Minnesota

U.S. Senate Minnesota

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g Charles Aldrich
Party: Libertarian
Age: 51
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Engineer

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g Kurt Michael Anderson
Party: Independence
Age: 55
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Lawyer

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g Dean M. Barkley
Party: Independence
Age: 58
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Attorney

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g Norm Coleman

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Party: Republican
Age:
Incumbent: Yes
Occupation:

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g Bill Dahn
Party: Independence
Age: 58
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Volunteer Truck driver for a Christian Food Self in St.Paul, A advocate for the people.

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g Alve Erickson
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Age:
Incumbent: No
Occupation:

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g Rob Fitzgerald
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Age: 31
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Director of Internet Operations

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g Al Franken
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Age: 57
Incumbent: No
Occupation: writer, radio host, comedian

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g Dick Franson Mr.
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Age: 79
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Retired U.S. Army First Sergeant.

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g Bob Larson
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Age:
Incumbent: No
Occupation:

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g Priscilla Lord Faris
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Age: 66
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Since opening her own law firm in 1993, Priscilla Lord Faris has earned accolades from her clients as well
as her peers in the legal community for her knowledge of the law, professionalism and commitment to client service and

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achieving results.

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g James Niemackl
Party: Constitution
Age: 30
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Police Officer

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
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Incumbent: No
Occupation: ARTIST, WRITER.

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g Jack Edward Shepard
Party: Republican
Age: 61
Incumbent: No
Occupation: A Veteran American Service Officer with Vast International Experience the last 25 years in the Middle
East Region, visiting Israel, Iraq, Jordan, Syria & Iran. Practiced Dentistry 38+ years. I am Only Legally Licensed
Dentist in EU-American Degree U of M

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g Darryl Stanton
Party: Independence
Age:
Incumbent: No
Occupation:

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g Jack Uldrich
Party: Independence
Age: 44
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Author, consultant, business technology forecaster.

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g Doug Williams
Party: Independence
Age: 49
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Retired

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g Stephen Williams
Party: Independence
Age: 53
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Farmer

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2nd Judicial District Judge Seat 21

2nd Judicial District Judge Seat 21

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g Joy D. Bartscher
This is a nonpartisan race.
Age: 47
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Attorney

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g Gail Chang Bohr
This is a nonpartisan race.
Age: 64
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Attorney and Executive Director, Children's Law Center of Minnesota

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g Richard F. Carlson Jr.
This is a nonpartisan race.
Age: 50
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Attorney at Law

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g Paul Godfrey
This is a nonpartisan race.
Age: 49
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Attorney

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g John Paul Guzik
This is a nonpartisan race.
Age: 51
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Attorney at Law. Responsible the successful operation of a busy general practice law office in Roseville.
Provide thorough and competent legal representation to individual clients in state district courts and appellate courts.

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g Connie S. Iversen
This is a nonpartisan race.
Age: 47
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Managing Attorney

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g Howard R. Orenstein
This is a nonpartisan race.
Age: 52
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Assistant County Attorney

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g James C. Snyder Sr.
This is a nonpartisan race.
Age: 51
Incumbent: No
Occupation: I am a practicing Attorney, Licensed in the State of Minnesota and the United States District Court and
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

State Representative District 53A

State Representative District 53A

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g John Kappler
Party: Republican
Age: 61
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Businessman. College Instructor.

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g Mady (Madelyn) E Reiter
Party: Republican
Age:
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Independent Insurance Agent/Insurance Agency Partner, Maple Leaf Insurance Agency, LLP; 1992 to
present. Burlington Northern Railroad Company- 26 years - through 1991.

State Representative District 54B

State Representative District 54B

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g Tom M. Effertz
Party: Republican
Age: 27
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Design Consultant for Dubios Conservatories

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g Julie K. Johnson
Party: Republican
Age: 51
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Pharmacist

State Representative District 55A

State Representative District 55A

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g Leon M. Lillie
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Age: 47
Incumbent: Yes
Occupation: Northwest Airlines-Ground Services

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g Diana L. Longrie JD
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
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Incumbent: No
Occupation: Longrie is a licensed attorney practicing in Maplewood as a general, solo practitioner in the areas of
commercial/residential real estate, family law, contracts, probate and estate planning.

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g Joseph Polencheck
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Age: 57
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Maintainence worker

State Representative District 64A

State Representative District 64A

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g Sharon Anderson
Party: Republican
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Incumbent: No
Occupation: Retired: Realestate Entreprenuer, Political Activist,Forensic Analyst,Blogger,Scribd_Google_pdf
ECF_P165913_Pacer sa1299, Acting Whistleblower,Private Attorney General, Attorney Pro Se,Consumer Advocate re:
www.msnusers.com/AndersonAdvocates,Journals

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g Meg M Ferber
Party: Republican
Age: 66
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Former teacher; Homemaker

State Representative District 66B

State Representative District 66B

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g Mark A. Roosevelt
Party: Republican
Age:
Incumbent: No
Occupation:

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