Michael Kreun
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Michael Kreun (Republican Party) is a member of the Minnesota State Senate, representing District 32. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 5, 2027.
Kreun (Republican Party) ran for election to the Minnesota State Senate to represent District 32. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Kreun completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Michael Kreun earned a bachelor's degree from Minnesota State University, Moorhead in 1998 and a law degree from the University of North Dakota in 2001. His career experience includes working as a lawyer.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Kreun was assigned to the following committees:
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Elections
2022
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 32
Michael Kreun defeated Kate Luthner in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 32 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael Kreun (R)  | 52.9 | 19,684 |
 | Kate Luthner (D) | 47.0 | 17,459 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 34 | ||
| Total votes: 37,177 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Kate Luthner advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 32.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Michael Kreun advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 32.
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Michael Kreun completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kreun's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My wife Laura and I have lived in Blaine for over 20 years where we raise our three children. I'm a corporate lawyer managing and practicing litigation. I'm serving my second term on the Spring Lake Park School Board and I'm President of the Coon Creek Watershed Board. I volunteer at Eagle Brook Church in Blaine and am a volunteer lawyer for the Children's Law Center of Minnesota. I serve on the Highway 65 Public Advisory Counsel and the Spring Lake Park Lion's Club Foundation Board. I am a co-founder of the Blaine Mayor's Prayer Breakfast and am a past coach of youth hockey, baseball, football, and soccer.
- I will secure funding to improve Highway 65 in Blaine and Ham Lake to relieve congestion and improve safety.
- I support providing tax relief to all Minnesotans, including the elimination of the state tax on social security.
- I will support law enforcement and get Minnesota's unacceptable crime rate under control.
I am passionate about supporting our law enforcement and tackling the unacceptably high crime rate we have in Minnesota caused by failed leadership. We must end Minnesota's culture of lawlessness. I have the endorsement of the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association and will make sure our law enforcement has the resources necessary to protect the communities they selflessly serve.
We must also tackle inflation and get our economy turned around while returning the state's multi-billion surplus back to the taxpayer in the form of tax relief. We must eliminate the state tax on social security and make Minnesota a more competitive state in which to do business.
We must put an end to the rampant fraud and abuse in our government programs, such as the Feeding our Future scandal where at least $250 million taxpayer dollars were stolen. We need thorough oversight and auditing of these programs and accountability for those who are responsible.
We must improve congestion and safety on Highway 65 in Blaine and Ham Lake. I will prioritize investments in core functions of state government, such as transportation and education while scaling back on non-essential expenditures.
Finally, Minnesota needs more legislators who take the time and effort to learn public policy, understand the nuances, and are able to collaborate with others in a civil manner to find solutions.
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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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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Minnesota State Senate District 32 |
Officeholder Minnesota State Senate District 32 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 30, 2022
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| Preceded by Mark Koran (R) |
Minnesota State Senate District 32 2023-Present |
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