Dan Fabian
Dan Fabian (Republican Party) was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 1A. He assumed office in 2011. He left office on January 5, 2021.
Fabian (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 1A. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Fabian earned his B.A. in biology and health and physical education from Concordia College, and his master's degree in education/Physical Education from North Dakota State University. His professional experience includes working as a teacher and a self-employed crop hail insurance adjuster.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Fabian was assigned to the following committees:
- Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee
- House Taxes Committee
- Labor Committee
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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| • Environment and Natural Resources, Chair |
| • Job Growth and Energy Affordability |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Fabian served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Government Operations and Elections Policy |
| • State Government Finance |
| • Transportation Policy and Finance |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Fabian served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Environment and Natural Resources Policy |
| • Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Finance |
| • Jobs and Economic Development Finance and Policy |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Fabian served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Capital Investment |
| • Education Finance |
| • Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance |
| • Redistricting, Vice chair |
Campaign themes
2012
Fabian's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
- Excerpt: "Promoting small business growth and job creation through tax and regulatory reform"
- Excerpt: "A fiscally responsible, common-sense approach to government taxing and spending"
- Excerpt: "Reducing the inequity that exists between rural and metro school funding, increasing local control"
- Excerpt: "Defending the Second Amendment, Right to Keep and Bear Arms"
- Excerpt: "Standing up for agricultural profitability and protecting farmers from excessive government regulation"
Presidential preference
2012
Dan Fabian endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Dan Fabian did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 1A
Incumbent Dan Fabian defeated Stephen Moeller in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 1A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dan Fabian (R) | 71.1 | 11,762 | |
| Stephen Moeller (D) | 28.8 | 4,768 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 4 | ||
| Total votes: 16,534 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 1A
Stephen Moeller advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 1A on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Stephen Moeller | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 1A
Incumbent Dan Fabian advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 1A on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Dan Fabian | |
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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 Dan Fabian defeated George Nyakasi Bass in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 1A general election.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 1A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dan Fabian Incumbent |
74.32% | 14,417 | |
| Democratic | George Nyakasi Bass | 25.68% | 4,982 | |
| Total Votes | 19,399 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
George Nyakasi Bass ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 1A Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 1A Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | George Nyakasi Bass (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Dan Fabian ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 1A Republican primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 1A Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Dan Fabian 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. Bruce Patterson was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Dan Fabian was unopposed in the Republican primary. Fabian defeated Patterson in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Dan Fabian Incumbent |
67.1% | 9,942 | |
| Democratic | Bruce Patterson | 32.8% | 4,864 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.1% | 12 | |
| Total Votes | 14,818 | |||
2012
Fabian won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 1A. He was unopposed in the Republican primary on August 7 and defeated Bruce Patterson (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Dan Fabian Incumbent |
60.2% | 11,146 | |
| Democratic | Bruce Patterson | 39.8% | 7,370 | |
| Total Votes | 18,516 | |||
2010
Fabian won election to the District 1A seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated David Olin (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[12]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 1A (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Olin (DFL) | 5,707 | 41.22% | ||
| Dan Fabian (R)
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8,119 | 58.65% | ||
| Write-In | 18 | 0.13% | ||
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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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Fabian and his wife, Roxanne, have three children.
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Campaign Facebook page
Footnotes
- ↑ "fabianfor1a," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Minnesota Leaders," February 3, 2012
- ↑ 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
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| Preceded by David Olin (DFL) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 1A 2011-2021 |
Succeeded by John Burkel (R) |
