Dave Thomas (Minnesota)
Dave Thomas (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 66A. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 9, 2022.
Thomas completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Thomas was a 2014 Independence Party of America candidate seeking election to the U.S. House to represent the 4th Congressional District of Minnesota.[1] Thomas ran uncontested for the Independence nomination in the primary on August 12, 2014.[2] He was defeated by incumbent Betty McCollum (D) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[3]
Thomas was also a 2012 Independence candidate for District 66A of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Biography
Dave Thomas was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He served in the U.S. Army from 1999 to 2009. Thomas earned an associate degree from Saint Paul College in 2010 and a bachelor's degree from Concordia University, Saint Paul in 2015. His career experience includes working as a high school economics and government teacher and Falcon Heights firefighter and coach. He has also worked for the Falcon Heights Parks Commission.[4]
Elections
2022
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 66A
Leigh Finke defeated Trace Johnson in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 66A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Leigh Finke (D) | 81.1 | 15,635 | |
| Trace Johnson (R) | 18.5 | 3,569 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 64 | ||
| Total votes: 19,268 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 66A
Leigh Finke defeated Dave Thomas in the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 66A on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Leigh Finke | 63.2 | 4,034 | |
| Dave Thomas | 36.8 | 2,352 | ||
| Total votes: 6,386 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Yakasah Wehyee (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 66A
Trace Johnson advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 66A on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Trace Johnson | 100.0 | 646 | |
| Total votes: 646 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2014
Thomas ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Minnesota's 4th District. Thomas ran uncontested for the Independence nomination in the primary on August 12, 2014.[2] He was defeated by incumbent Betty McCollum (D) in the general election on November 4, 2014.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Betty McCollum Incumbent |
61.2% | 147,857 | |
| Republican | Sharna Wahlgren | 32.9% | 79,492 | |
| Independence | Dave Thomas | 5.8% | 14,059 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.1% | 229 | |
| Total Votes | 241,637 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
2012
Thomas ran in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 66A. He was unopposed in the Independence primary on August 14 and was defeated by incumbent Alice Hausman (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alice Hausman Incumbent |
63.1% | 14,160 | |
| Republican | Mark Fotsch | 31.1% | 6,984 | |
| Independence | Dave Thomas | 5.8% | 1,311 | |
| Total Votes | 22,455 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Dave Thomas completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Thomas' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Husband and Father Iraq War Veteran Longtime resident grew up in the district Former Falcon Heights Firefighter Former Falcon Heights Parks Commissioner Former Falcon Heights Youth Coach and Activities Leader
Former substitute teacher/Paraprofessional for Roseville Area Schools- Together we can be the change we need for the future
- A vision for the future , backed by a record of service, with the dedication to see it through.
- Experienced, Qualified, Representation
Integration of before and afterschool care into the primary school system. Why do we continue to punish working parents economically for having children?
Integration of the early childhood system into the primary K-12 system.
Six months paid parental leave upon the birth of a child.
An integrated course based secondary education system.
Statewide tuition free higher education
Universal Healthcare
Student Loan Forgiveness
Housing Affordability
Term limits for all state and national legislators in the state of Minnesota. They should be limited to three terms for a US/MN house member, two terms for a US/MN senator.
A strict spending limit on campaign financing in the State of Minnesota, both within the campaign and by outsides sources.
Open primaries or ranked choice voting in all state and national elections in Minnesota.
Community Focused Policing
Legalized Cannabis in all forms.
Renewable Energy
Environmental Protections
Single use petroleum plastic ban in the state of Minnesota
The implementation of a four day workweek for all state employees.
Incentivize small business
Incentivize small town manufacturing
Promote statewide self-sufficiency
Access to Clean Water
Access to Affordable Housing
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Associated Press, "Minnesota - 2014 Primary Results," accessed August 12, 2014
- ↑ Politico, "House Elections Results," accessed November 11, 2014
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 27, 2022
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report - State Primary - Tuesday, August 14, 2012," accessed April 23, 2014
