Bob Gunther
Bob Gunther (Republican Party) was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 23A. He assumed office in 1995. He left office on January 5, 2021.
Gunther (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 23A. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
On December 19, 2019, Gunther announced that he would not seek re-election to the state House in 2020.[1]
Biography
Gunther's professional experience includes working as co-owner and grocer at Gunther's Foods. He served in the United States Navy.[2]
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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| • Capital Investment |
| • Legacy Funding, Chair |
| • Rules and Legislative Administration |
| • Transportation |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Gunther served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Greater Minnesota Economic and Workforce Development Policy, Chair |
| • Aging and Long-Term Care Policy |
| • Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance |
| • Rules and Legislative Administration |
| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gunther served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Capital Investment |
| • Jobs and Economic Development Finance and Policy |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gunther served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Jobs and Economic Development Finance, Chair |
| • State Government Finance |
| • Ways and Means |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gunther served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Rules and Legislative Administration |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Bob Gunther did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A
Incumbent Bob Gunther defeated Heather Klassen in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bob Gunther (R) | 61.3 | 10,497 | |
| Heather Klassen (D) | 38.7 | 6,634 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 17,136 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A
Heather Klassen advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Heather Klassen | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A
Incumbent Bob Gunther advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Bob Gunther | |
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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 Bob Gunther defeated Zac Huntley in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A general election.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 23A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bob Gunther Incumbent |
68.19% | 13,700 | |
| Democratic | Zac Huntley | 31.81% | 6,390 | |
| Total Votes | 20,090 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Zac Huntley ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 23A Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Zac Huntley (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Bob Gunther ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A Republican primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 23A Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Bob Gunther 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. Pat Bacon was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Bob Gunther was unopposed in the Republican primary. Gunther defeated Bacon in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Gunther Incumbent |
61.7% | 9,232 | |
| Democratic | Pat Bacon | 38.3% | 5,735 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0% | 6 | |
| Total Votes | 14,973 | |||
2012
Gunther won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A. He was unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Kevin Labenz (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Gunther Incumbent |
56.4% | 11,544 | |
| Democratic | Kevin Labenz | 43.6% | 8,908 | |
| Total Votes | 20,452 | |||
2010
Gunther won re-election to the District 24A seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Steven Fausch (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[12]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 24A (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Steven Fausch (DFL) | 5,242 | 36.8% | ||
| Bob Gunther (R)
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8.994 | 63.15% | ||
| Write-In | 7 | 0.05% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Gunther won election to the District 24A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Dale Hansen. [13]
Gunther raised $30,437 for his campaign.[14]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 24A (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bob Gunther (R)
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10,752 | 61.57% | ||
| Dale Hansen (DFL) | 6,697 | 38.35% | ||
| Write-In | 14 | 0.08% | ||
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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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Gunther is married with one child. He has been a member of the Fairmont Chamber of Commerce.[2]
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
- ↑ KTOE, "Fairmont State Representative to Retire," December 19, 2019
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Gunther
- ↑ 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 Gunther's 2008 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Terry Morrow (DFL) |
Minnesota State House District 23A 2013-2021 |
Succeeded by Bjorn Olson (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State House District 24A 1995–2013 |
Succeeded by John Petersburg (R) |
