Bud Nornes
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Bud Nornes (Republican Party) was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 8A. He assumed office in 1997. He left office on January 5, 2021.
Nornes (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 8A. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Prior to joining the House, he was a member of the Fergus Falls School Board from 1983 to 1996.
Biography
Nornes' professional experience includes owning and working as a broadcaster at KJJK AM/FM.[1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture Policy |
| • Education |
| • Higher Education and Career Readiness, Chair |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Nornes served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Higher Education Policy and Finance, Chair |
| • Agriculture Policy |
| • Education Finance |
| • Education Innovation Policy |
| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nornes served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture Policy |
| • Education Policy |
| • Higher Education Finance and Policy |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nornes served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Capital Investment |
| • Higher Education Policy and Finance, Chair |
| • Rules and Legislative Administration |
| • Ways and Means |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nornes served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • K-12 Education Policy and Oversight |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Bud Nornes did not file to run for re-election.[2]
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 8A
Incumbent Bud Nornes defeated Brittney Johnson in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 8A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bud Nornes (R) | 59.8 | 11,331 |
 | Brittney Johnson (D) | 40.2 | 7,625 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 18,959 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 8A
Brittney Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 8A on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Brittney Johnson |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 8A
Incumbent Bud Nornes advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 8A on August 14, 2018.
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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 Bud Nornes defeated C. J. Holl in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 8A general election.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 8A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bud Nornes Incumbent |
65.26% | 14,196 | |
| Democratic | C. J. Holl | 34.74% | 7,556 | |
| Total Votes | 21,752 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
C. J. Holl ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 8A Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 8A Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | C. J. Holl (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Bud Nornes ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 8A Republican primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 8A Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Bud Nornes Incumbent (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. Jim Miltich was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Bud Nornes was unopposed in the Republican primary. Nornes defeated Miltich in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bud Nornes Incumbent |
64.7% | 9,739 | |
| Democratic | Jim Miltich | 35.2% | 5,303 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.1% | 14 | |
| Total Votes | 15,056 | |||
2012
Nornes won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 8A. He was unopposed in the Republican primary on August 7 and defeated Chester Nettestad (D) in the general election on November 6.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bud Nornes Incumbent |
62.8% | 13,190 | |
| Democratic | Chester Nettestad | 37.2% | 7,800 | |
| Total Votes | 20,990 | |||
2010
Nornes won re-election to the District 10A seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Richard Kagan (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[12]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 10A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Richard Kagan (DFL) | 5,449 | 35.65% | ||
| Bud Nornes (R)
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9,816 | 64.23% | ||
| Write-In | 18 | 0.12% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Nornes won election to the District 10A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Greg Stumbo. [13]
Nornes raised $28,685 for his campaign.[14]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 10A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bud Nornes (R)
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11,212 | 55.49% | ||
| Greg Stumbo (DFL) | 8,981 | 44.45% | ||
| Write-In | 12 | 0.06% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2020
In 2020, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 11 to May 17. Special sessions were convened: June 12 to June 19; July 13 to July 21; August 12; September 11; October 12 to October 15; and November 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 20.
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2018
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In 2018, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 20 through May 21.
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2017
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In 2017, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 through May 22. The legislature held a special session from May 23 to May 26.
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2016
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In 2016, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from March 8 through May 23.
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2015
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In 2015, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 6 through May 18.
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2014
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In 2014, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 25 to May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 20.
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2012
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In 2012, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 24 to May 10.
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2011
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In 2011, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 23.
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Personal
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Nornes is married with three children. He has been a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Ducks Unlimited, Elks, Kiwanis, Minnesota Broadcaster Association, National Association of Broadcasters, Pheasants Forever, and United Way.
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Nornes
- ↑ KBRF, "Rep. Bud Nornes says he will not seek re-election," January 27, 2020
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 general election results," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "State Canvassing Board Report," August 19, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed July 25, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report - State Primary - Tuesday, August 14, 2012," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2010 Election Results," accessed March 9, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "All Races by Legislative District," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Nornes' 2008 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bill Hilty (DFL) |
Minnesota State House District 8A 2013-2021 |
Succeeded by Jordan Rasmusson (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State House District 10A 1997–2013 |
Succeeded by John Ward (DFL) |
