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Summary

Representative Paul Torkelson

Full Name: Paul Torkelson
Office: State House (MN) - 16B, Republican
First Elected: 11/04/2008
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Cindy; 2 Children: Annika, Britta
Birth Date: 07/12/1952
Home City: Saint James, MN
Religion: Lutheran

Recent Key Votes

HF 1233 - Health and Human Services Appropriations
Legislation (Nay)

April 22, 2013

HF 5 - Establishes Minnesota Insurance Marketplace
Legislation (Nay)

March 14, 2013

HF 5 - Establishes Minnesota Insurance Marketplace
Legislation (Nay)

March 4, 2013 - Establishes the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace, a state health benefit exchange under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to facilitate the sale and ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: The Economy

Jan. 1, 2012 - Jobs in the private sector are the backbone of our economy. Our government must maintain an economic and regulatory climate where businesses large and small ...

Issue Position: Education

Jan. 1, 2012 - As a former teacher and husband of a retired teacher Paul has a solid background regarding education issues. Paul firmly believes that what is best ...

Issue Position: Agriculture

Jan. 1, 2012 - Paul is one of a handful of active farmers serving in the Minnesota Legislature. He understands that it is the strong ag economy that has ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Minnesota Organizing Apprenticeship Project Positions on Racial Equity 0%
2012 Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Positions [Excused and no-votes not counted] 100%
2011-2012 Minnesota Voters for Animal Protection Positions on Animal Issues 24%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Unitemized Contributions ($22,120.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Paul Torkelson refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
rep.paul.torkelson@house.mn

District Email
torkfarm@myclearwave.net

Capitol Website
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/members.asp?id=15304

District Website
http://www.paultorkelson.com/

Capitol
353 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55155-1298
Phone: 651-296-9303
Toll Free: 888-727-3891

Key Staff
Brian Theis
Legislative Assistant
353 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55155
Phone: 651-296-5494

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