John Hoffman (Minnesota)
2023 - Present
2027
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John Hoffman (Democratic Party) is a member of the Minnesota State Senate, representing District 34. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 5, 2027.
Hoffman (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota State Senate to represent District 34. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Hoffman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
John Hoffman was born in Casper, Wyoming. He earned a bachelor's degree from the Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in 1988. He graduated from the University of Idaho in 2014. His career experience includes working as an executive director.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Hoffman was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy Committee
- Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance Committee
- Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee
- Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee, Chair
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2021-2022
Hoffman was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging and Long-Term Care Policy Committee
- Human Services Reform Finance and Policy Committee, Ranking Minority Member
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2019-2020
Hoffman was assigned to the following committees:
- Family Care and Aging Committee
- Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy Committee
- Human Services Reform Finance and Policy Committee
- Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy Committee
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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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| • Aging and Long-Term Care |
| • E-12 Education Policy |
| • Energy and Utilities |
| • Human Services Reform |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hoffman served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Environment and Energy, Vice Chair |
| • Education |
| • Health, Human Services and Housing |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hoffman served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Environment and Energy, Vice chair |
| • Health, Human Services and Housing |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2022
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 34
Incumbent John Hoffman defeated Karen Attia in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 34 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | John Hoffman (D)  | 54.9 | 20,925 |
 | Karen Attia (R) | 45.0 | 17,181 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 33 | ||
| Total votes: 38,139 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent John Hoffman advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 34.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Karen Attia advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 34.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
To view Hoffman's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.
2020
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 36
Incumbent John Hoffman defeated Karen Attia in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 36 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Hoffman (D) | 56.3 | 27,580 |
| Karen Attia (R) | 43.5 | 21,319 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 59 | ||
| Total votes: 48,958 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent John Hoffman advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 36.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Karen Attia advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 36.
Campaign finance
2016
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Minnesota State Senate 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 Hoffman defeated Jeffrey Lunde in the Minnesota State Senate District 36 general election.[2][3]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 36 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  John Hoffman Incumbent |
51.12% | 21,793 | |
| Republican | Jeffrey Lunde | 48.88% | 20,840 | |
| Total Votes | 42,633 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent John Hoffman ran unopposed in the Minnesota State Senate District 36 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 36 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | John Hoffman Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Jeffrey Lunde ran unopposed in the Minnesota State Senate District 36 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 36 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jeffrey Lunde (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Hoffman ran in the 2012 election for Minnesota State Senate District 36. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated incumbent Benjamin Kruse (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | John Hoffman |
53.2% | 22,194 | |
| Republican | Benjamin Kruse Incumbent | 46.8% | 19,522 | |
| Total Votes | 41,716 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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John Hoffman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hoffman's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Throughout my career, I have been afforded many opportunities to assume progressive management roles, which have allowed me to gain and implement a unique set of expertise. With more than 25 years’ successful experience in business, education, facilitation, and legislation across various industries as well as Local, State, and Federal I have developed a proven record of dedicated leadership. My professional experiences have also presented me with many opportunities to join forces with other community, local, state and National leaders to develop impactful and tactical strategies and solutions for individuals, groups, and the community at large.
I have always believed in the common good and ground. Do we agree all the time? No, but working from a place where we CAN agree is progress. It is the Minnesota Way.
This last session 94% of all my bills were bipartisan. Matter of fact 100% of all the bills I have that were signed into law were bipartisan. I listened to you and because of that I have been able to deliver historic investments in our region. More over, because of that commitment to you I have been able to produce that same historical investment in services and supports to those in human services world that need our collective support.
Together, we must roll up our sleeves. We can do this. Our work together is too important, your voice is too important.
Senator John Hoffman www.johnhoffmanmn.com
- An Economy that Works for Minnesotans. I will press for an economic plan to accelerate our recovery and strengthen our state’s prosperity.
- A Safer Minnesota with Thriving Neighborhoods and Communities. Minnesotans want safe and thriving neighborhoods and communities where they can live, work and raise their family.
- A Focus on Health, Wellbeing and Quality of Life. Minnesota is known for its economic innovation and opportunity, some of the best healthcare in the world, strong public schools and a rich outdoor heritage.
I want to extend a warm welcome to the new communities of Dayton and Rogers and thank the cities of Champlin, Brooklyn Park, and Coon Rapid’s for supporting me so I can protect your priorities at the Capitol—supporting small businesses and the economy, safe neighborhoods, good schools, quality roads, compassionate care for our elderly and people with disabilities, fair tax policy, and good-paying jobs are values we all care about.
I have always believed in the common good and ground. Do we agree all the time? No, but working from a place where we CAN agree is progress. It is the Minnesota Way.
Even though our Constitution establishes that the legislature is one of three branches of state government established by the constitution. The constitution says: "The powers of government shall be divided into three distinct departments: legislative, executive, and judicial." The constitution puts each branch under the control of officials elected directly by the people—legislators, the governor, and four other executive branch officers, and judges.
Having said that, we should all be driving toward the reality of "what is good for Minnesota." Together we can. Do we agree all the time on everything? No. but by coming together to set aside the personalities and work toward solutions is the best way. It is the Minnesota way.
An Economy that Works for Minnesotans. I will press for an economic plan to accelerate our recovery and strengthen our state's prosperity. A safer Minnesota with thriving neighborhoods and communities and a focus on the health and well being to make Minnesota a great place to live.
We need to focus on the following:
Prioritizing crime prevention and
reduction by ensuring law enforcement
officers have the funding they need
to serve communities and keep
Minnesotans safe
Enacting proven prevention strategies
that disrupt criminal activity, stop
violence and improve overall public safety,
including support and early intervention
for teenagers, families, neighborhoods
and communities
Increasing mental health supports
and programming.
You can actually get work done the benefits everyone involved if you are willing to set aside your personalization and ego. I believe in Common Good and Common Ground.
A news article summed up the following:
Sens. Jim Abeler, R-Anoka, and John Hoffman, DFL-Champlin, received the Outstanding Community Partners Award from the Spring Lake Park-based nonprofit Rise, the Legislator of the Year Award from the Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health, and the Legislative Champion Award from Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge.
Abeler serves as the chair of the Senate Human Services Reform Finance and Policy Committee, where Hoffman is the ranking Democrat, and the awards stemmed from their work on bills related to human services.
“We have a history of working together on these human services matters, because we just think that these should not be political, and so we’ve engaged heavily, and we’re trying to work on the work, ”Abeler said.
Lynn Noren, president of Rise, said that during the COVID-19 lockdowns in Minnesota, the organization was forced to shut down its day services for people with disabilities, which meant it lost a lot of revenue. Abeler and Hoffman fought to get “retention payments” for groups like Rise to help ensure services would still be available after the pandemic. “Because Sen. Abeler and Sen. Hoffman had made such a significant difference to not only our organization but all organizations that support people with disabilities in the community this past year and a half, we wanted to recognize their leadership,” Noren said.
Congressman Jim Ramstad
I have always believed in the common good and ground. Do we agree all the time? No, but working from a place where we CAN agree is progress. It is the Minnesota Way.
This last session over 90% of all my bills were bipartisan. Matter of fact 100% of all the bills I have that were signed into law were bipartisan.
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2020
John Hoffman did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2012
Hoffman's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[8]
Budget (State)
- Excerpt: "We need long term structural stability in our budgeting policy, not bogus “budget balancing” with one time quick fixes we have seen in recent Legislatures."
Constitutional Amendments
- Excerpt: "To constitutionally limit civil rights through an amendment is unprecedented and wrong. The amendment proposal passed last year and those to be heard this session have no merit. John opposes them."
Education
- Excerpt: "John will fight against any more unfunded mandates and will continue to insist on local control of our schools through elected school boards. Education is a civil right, it creates equal access and equal opportunity for every student."
Paying Back the School Shifts
- Excerpt: "Billions of dollars have been borrowed from our schools. This debt needs to be paid back honestly."
Jobs
- Excerpt: "I call for real efforts to create good-paying and sustainable jobs for the hard working people of Minnesota."
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2023
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In 2023, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 22.
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2022
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In 2022, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 31 to May 23.
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2021
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In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 17.
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2020
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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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See also
2022 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 13, 2022
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed June 25, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report - State Primary - Tuesday, August 14, 2012," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ "johnhoffmanforsenate," Official Campaign Website
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| Preceded by Warren Limmer (R) |
Minnesota State Senate District 34 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State Senate District 36 2013-2023 |
Succeeded by Heather Gustafson (D) |
