| Full Name: | Sean R. Nienow |
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| Office: | State Senate (MN) - District 32, Republican |
| First Elected: | 11/02/2010 |
| Last Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2016 |
| Gender: | Male |
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| Family: | Wife: Cyndy; 6 Children |
| Birth Date: | 03/09/1968 |
| Home City: | Cambridge, MN |
Summary
Senator Sean R. Nienow
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts, Entertainment, and History
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
HF 9 - Expands Eligibility for Medical Assistance Programs
Legislation (Nay)
Feb. 14, 2013 - Expands eligibility for the Medical Assistance Program to children ages 19 to 20, effective January 1, 2014 (Sec. 2). Expands the Modified ...
HF 2958 - Authorizes New Viking Stadium
Legislation (Nay)
May 10, 2012 - Establishes the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority as a 5 member public body, and a political subdivision of the state, which possesses the authority to ...
HF 1752 - Authorizes Bonds for Construction Works
More Key Votes
Legislation (Nay)
May 7, 2012 - Requires the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue bonds of the state in an amount up to $525.86 million in order ...
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Taxes
Minnesota has one of the highest overall taxation rates in the country. We need a tax environment that is more enticing for businesses to create ...
Issue Position: State Budget
Minnesota is facing a budget deficit of about $6 billion dollars in the next budget. From 2003-2006 I helped Minnesota turn a $4.5 Billion dollar ...
Issue Position: Jobs and Economic Growth
More Public Statements
Without employers there can't be employees. We must create an employer-friendly environment to expand the Minnesota economy. We need to restructure our tax, regulation, permitting ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Taxpayers League of Minnesota Lifetime Score | 80% |
| 2012 | Taxpayers League of Minnesota Positions | 71% |
| 2011 | Taxpayers League of Minnesota Lifetime Score | 78% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Unitemized Contributions ($4,310.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Sean Nienow 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.
Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.
Contact Information
Capitol Email
sen.sean.nienow@senate.mn
Capitol Website
http://www.senate.mn/members/member_bio.php?mem_id=1172
Capitol
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
State Office Building, Room 105
Saint Paul, MN 55155-1606
Phone: 651-296-5419
