Brad Tabke

Brad Tabke

Democratic Party

Candidate, Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A

Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2025

Years in position

1

Predecessor

Keith Franke

Prior offices

Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A

Successor: Erik Mortensen

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Compensation

Base salary

$51,750/year

Per diem

$66/day

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Next election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Iowa State University, 2001

Personal

Profession

Business owner

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Brad Tabke (Democratic Party) is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 54A. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 7, 2025.

Tabke (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 54A. The Democratic primary for this office on August 13, 2024, was canceled.

Biography

Brad Tabke lives in Shakopee, Minnesota. Tabke earned a B.S. in horticulture from Iowa State University in 2001. His career experience includes founding Grepoli LLC and Ethical Landscape Consultants LLC and working as a vice president of sales for Reliable Property Services and vice president of operations for Outdoor Environments. Tabke served as the chairman of the board of the Shakopee Area Chamber of Commerce and as mayor of the City of Shakopee.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Tabke was assigned to the following committees:

• Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee
• Commerce Finance and Policy Committee
• Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Committee
• House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee, Vice Chair

2019-2020

Tabke was assigned to the following committees:

• Commerce Committee

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2024

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

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General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A

Incumbent Brad Tabke and Aaron Paul are running in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
		Brad Tabke (D)
		Aaron Paul (R)

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Brad Tabke advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Aaron Paul advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A.

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2022

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A

Brad Tabke defeated incumbent Erik Mortensen and Ryan Martin in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Tabke (D)	51.8	8,243
		Erik Mortensen (R)	43.5	6,923
		Ryan Martin (Legal Marijuana Now Party)	4.3	690
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	63

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,919
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A

Brad Tabke advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Tabke	100.0	1,207

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,207
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A

Incumbent Erik Mortensen defeated Bob Loonan in the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Erik Mortensen	55.0	1,473
		Bob Loonan	45.0	1,206

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,679
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Legal Marijuana Now Party primary election

Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A

Ryan Martin advanced from the Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ryan Martin	100.0	15

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15
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2020

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A

Erik Mortensen defeated incumbent Brad Tabke and Ryan Martin in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Erik Mortensen (R)	47.4	10,926
		Brad Tabke (D)	45.0	10,372
		Ryan Martin (Legal Marijuana Now Party)	7.4	1,706
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	44

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 23,048
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A

Incumbent Brad Tabke advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A on August 11, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Tabke	100.0	2,056

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A

Erik Mortensen defeated Bob Loonan in the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A on August 11, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Erik Mortensen	55.0	1,673
		Bob Loonan	45.0	1,369

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,042
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Legal Marijuana Now Party primary election

Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A

Ryan Martin advanced from the Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A on August 11, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ryan Martin	100.0	40

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 40
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2018

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A

Brad Tabke defeated Erik Mortensen in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Tabke (D)	51.5	8,984
		Erik Mortensen (R)	48.1	8,382
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	70

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,436 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A

Brad Tabke advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A on August 14, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Tabke	100.0	2,137

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,137
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A

Erik Mortensen defeated incumbent Bob Loonan in the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A on August 14, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Erik Mortensen	57.8	1,727
		Bob Loonan	42.2	1,263

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,990
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Campaign themes

2024

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2022

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2020

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Brad Tabke campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A	On the Ballot general	$21,941	$18,248
2022	Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A	Won general	$84,643	$76,625
2020	Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A	Lost general	$56,919	N/A**
2018	Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A	Won general	$43,589	N/A**
Grand total			$207,093	$94,873
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only availabale data.

Scorecards

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2023

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In 2023, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 22. Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota Legislators are scored on their support for the organization's principles, which it defines as "provid[ing] a basis for a constitutionally limited government established to sustain life, liberty, justice, property rights and free enterprise." Minnesota AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues. Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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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. Action 4 Liberty Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. AFSCME Council 5 Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues. Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota Legislators are scored on their support for the organization's principles, which it defines as "provid[ing] a basis for a constitutionally limited government established to sustain life, liberty, justice, property rights and free enterprise." Minnesota AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues. Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus Legislators are scored on their votes on gun rights. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 20. Action 4 Liberty Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. AFSCME Council 5 Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues. Gun Owners Caucus Legislators are scored on their votes on gun rights. Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota Legislators are scored on their support for the organization's principles, which it defines as "provid[ing] a basis for a constitutionally limited government established to sustain life, liberty, justice, property rights and free enterprise." Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life: Senate and House Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 20 through May 21. Action 4 Liberty Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota Legislators are scored on their support for the organization's principles, which it defines as "provid[ing] a basis for a constitutionally limited government established to sustain life, liberty, justice, property rights and free enterprise." Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life: Senate and House Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. Taxpayers League of Minnesota Legislators are scored on how they voted on tax and fiscal legislation. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Keith Franke (R)	Minnesota House of Representatives District 54A 2023-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A 2019-2021	Succeeded by Erik Mortensen (R)

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Current members of the Minnesota House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Melissa Hortman

Majority Leader:Jamie Long

Minority Leader:Lisa Demuth

Representatives

District 1A

John Burkel (R)

District 1B

Debra Kiel (R)

District 2A

Matthew Grossell (R)

District 2B

Matt Bliss (R)

District 3A

Roger Skraba (R)

District 3B

Natalie Zeleznikar (R)

District 4A

Heather Keeler (D)

District 4B

Jim Joy (R)

District 5A

Krista Knudsen (R)

District 5B

Mike Wiener (R)

District 6A

Ben Davis (R)

District 6B

Josh Heintzeman (R)

District 7A

Spencer Igo (R)

District 7B

Dave Lislegard (D)

District 8A

Vacant

District 8B

Alicia Kozlowski (D)

District 9A

Jeff Backer (R)

District 9B

Tom Murphy (R)

District 10A

Ron Kresha (R)

District 10B

Isaac Schultz (R)

District 11A

Jeff Dotseth (R)

District 11B

Nathan Nelson (R)

District 12A

Paul Anderson (R)

District 12B

Mary Franson (R)

District 13A

Lisa Demuth (R)

District 13B

Tim O'Driscoll (R)

District 14A

Bernie Perryman (R)

District 14B

Dan Wolgamott (D)

District 15A

Chris Swedzinski (R)

District 15B

Paul Torkelson (R)

District 16A

Dean Urdahl (R)

District 16B

Dave Baker (R)

District 17A

Dawn Gillman (R)

District 17B

Bobbie Harder (R)

District 18A

Jeff Brand (D)

District 18B

Luke Frederick (D)

District 19A

Brian Daniels (R)

District 19B

John Petersburg (R)

District 20A

Pam Altendorf (R)

District 20B

Steven Jacob (R)

District 21A

Joe Schomacker (R)

District 21B

Marj Fogelman (R)

District 22A

Bjorn Olson (R)

District 22B

Brian Pfarr (R)

District 23A

Peggy Bennett (R)

District 23B

Patricia Mueller (R)

District 24A

Duane Quam (R)

District 24B

Tina Liebling (D)

District 25A

Kim Hicks (D)

District 25B

Andrew Smith (D)

District 26A

Gene Pelowski (D)

District 26B

Greg Davids (R)

District 27A

Shane Mekeland (R)

District 27B

Bryan Lawrence (R)

District 28A

Brian Johnson (R)

District 28B

Anne Neu Brindley (R)

District 29A

Joe McDonald (R)

District 29B

Marion Rarick (R)

District 30A

Walter Hudson (R)

District 30B

Paul Novotny (R)

District 31A

Harry Niska (R)

District 31B

Peggy Scott (R)

District 32A

Nolan West (R)

District 32B

Matt Norris (D)

District 33A

Patti Anderson (R)

District 33B

Josiah Hill (D)

District 34A

Danny Nadeau (R)

District 34B

Melissa Hortman (D)

District 35A

Zack Stephenson (D)

District 35B

Jerry Newton (D)

District 36A

Elliott Engen (R)

District 36B

Brion Curran (D)

District 37A

Kristin Robbins (R)

District 37B

Kristin Bahner (D)

District 38A

Michael Nelson (D)

District 38B

Samantha Vang (D)

District 39A

Erin Koegel (D)

District 39B

Sandra Feist (D)

District 40A

Kelly Moller (D)

District 40B

Jamie Becker-Finn (D)

District 41A

Mark Wiens (R)

District 41B

Shane Hudella (R)

District 42A

Ned Carroll (D)

District 42B

Ginny Klevorn (D)

District 43A

Cedrick Frazier (D)

District 43B

Mike Freiberg (D)

District 44A

Peter Fischer (D)

District 44B

Leon Lillie (D)

District 45A

Andrew Myers (R)

District 45B

Patty Acomb (D)

District 46A

Larry Kraft (D)

District 46B

Cheryl Youakim (D)

District 47A

Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (D)

District 47B

Ethan Cha (D)

District 48A

Jim Nash (R)

District 48B

Lucille Rehm (D)

District 49A

Laurie Pryor (D)

District 49B

Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (D)

District 50A

Vacant

District 50B

Steve Elkins (D)

District 51A

Michael Howard (D)

District 51B

Nathan Coulter (D)

District 52A

Liz Reyer (D)

District 52B

Bianca Virnig (D)

District 53A

Mary Clardy (D)

District 53B

Rick Hansen (D)

District 54A

Brad Tabke (D)

District 54B

Ben Bakeberg (R)

District 55A

Jessica Hanson (D)

District 55B

Kaela Berg (D)

District 56A

Robert Bierman (D)

District 56B

John Huot (D)

District 57A

Jon Koznick (R)

District 57B

Jeff Witte (R)

District 58A

Kristi Pursell (D)

District 58B

Pat Garofalo (R)

District 59A

Fue Lee (D)

District 59B

Esther Agbaje (D)

District 60A

Sydney Jordan (D)

District 60B

Mohamud Noor (D)

District 61A

Frank Hornstein (D)

District 61B

Jamie Long (D)

District 62A

Aisha Gomez (D)

District 62B

Hodan Hassan (D)

District 63A

Samantha Sencer-Mura (D)

District 63B

Emma Greenman (D)

District 64A

Kaohly Her (D)

District 64B

Dave Pinto (D)

District 65A

Samakab Hussein (D)

District 65B

Maria Isa Pérez-Vega (D)

District 66A

Leigh Finke (D)

District 66B

Athena Hollins (D)

District 67A

Liz Lee (D)

District 67B

Jay Xiong (D)

Democratic Party (68)

Republican Party (64)

Vacancies (2)