David Senjem

David Senjem

Republican Party

Prior offices

Minnesota State Senate District 29

Successor: Bruce Anderson

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Minnesota State Senate District 25

Successor: Liz Boldon

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Education

Bachelor's

Luther College

Personal

Religion

Christian: Lutheran

Profession

Environmental Affairs Officer, Mayo Clinic

Contact

Campaign website

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David Senjem (Republican Party) was a member of the Minnesota State Senate, representing District 25. He assumed office on January 8, 2013. He left office on January 3, 2023.

Senjem (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota State Senate to represent District 25. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Senjem is a former Senate majority leader.

Senjem served on the Rochester City Council from 1992 to 2002.

Biography

Senjem earned his bachelor's degree from Luther College. His professional experience includes working as an Environmental Affairs Officer for the Mayo Clinic.

Committee assignments

2021-2022

Senjem was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Capital Investment Committee, Vice Chair
• Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy Committee, Chair
• Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance Committee

2019-2020

Senjem was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Capital Investment Committee, Chair
• Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy Committee
• Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance Committee
• Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee
• Senate Taxes Committee, Vice Chair

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Senjem served on the following committees:

Minnesota committee assignments, 2015
• Capital Investment, Ranking Minority Member
• Taxes
• Transportation and Public Safety

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Senjem served on the following committees:

Minnesota committee assignments, 2013
• Capital Investment
• Taxes
• Transportation and Public Safety

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Senjem served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Senjem served on the following committees:

Issues

2016 presidential endorsement

✓ Senjem endorsed Marco Rubio for the Republican primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

See also: Endorsements for Marco Rubio

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2022

See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2022

David Senjem did not file to run for re-election.

2020

See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Minnesota State Senate District 25

Incumbent David Senjem defeated Sara Flick in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 25 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Senjem (R)	51.2	25,021
		Sara Flick (D)	48.7	23,783
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	54

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Sara Flick advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 25.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent David Senjem advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 25.

2016

See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Minnesota State Senate 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 David Senjem defeated Dale Amorosia in the Minnesota State Senate District 25 general election.

Minnesota State Senate, District 25 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	David Senjem Incumbent	63.31%	26,839
	Democratic	Dale Amorosia	36.69%	15,555
Total Votes				42,394
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State

Dale Amorosia ran unopposed in the Minnesota State Senate District 25 Democratic primary.

Minnesota State Senate, District 25 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Dale Amorosia  (unopposed)

Incumbent David Senjem ran unopposed in the Minnesota State Senate District 25 Republican primary.

Minnesota State Senate, District 25 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	David Senjem Incumbent (unopposed)

2012

See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012

Senjem won election in District 25 in 2012 due to redistricting. He was unopposed in the August 14 Republican primary and defeated Judy Ohly (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.

Minnesota State Senate, District 25, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	David Senjem Incumbent	53.8%	22,299
	Democratic	Judy Ohly	46.2%	19,149
Total Votes				41,448

2010

See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010

Senjem won re-election to the 29th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Greg French ran for the seat on the DFL ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.

Minnesota State Senate, District 29 (2010)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
David Senjem (R)		21858	65.72%
Greg French (DFL)		11360	34.16%
Write-In		42	0.13%

2006

See also: Minnesota State Senate election, 2006

On November 7, 2006, Senjem won re-election to the 29th District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating opponents Rob Broberg (DFL) and Jim Daley (I).

Minnesota State Senate, District 29 (2006)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
David Senjem (R)		18,377	55.43%
Rob Broberg (DFL)		11,057	33.35%
Jim Daley (I)		3,693	11.14%
Write-In		25	0.08%

Campaign themes

2020

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2016

Senjem's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“ Tax Reform Minnesota’s tax rates are very high and not competitive to new and existing businesses who want to grow and flourish in Minnesota. The legislature needs to recognize this fact and work towards greater competiveness. Health Care Reform MNSURE, Minnesota’s version of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by every measure is broken and needs to be reformed. Since enactment health insurance premiums and deductibles have risen substantially, and patient access to “their doctors” has lessened. Costs to administrate the program have sky-rocketed including a $160 million failed website, and call-centers that do not work. We can and must do better if we are to serve the public good. Job Creation Job creation depends on a well-educated workforce, a competitive tax environment, and a state that welcomes and encourages new and existing business job creation. We need to do better in each of these areas. Transportation There is no question that Minnesota needs a strong transportation system for personal travel and business competiveness. The question is how to pay for it. I favor using our existing $900 million surplus plus using existing sales tax revenues for the sales of vehicle related products. Education An educated workforce is the key to prosperity. We need to do all that we can to enhance the physical facilities and programs at our state colleges and the University of Minnesota. Affordability is also an issue and a tax credit program is a commonly agreed upon approach to addressing affordability we must enact. Lastly, we must work hard to ensure that students have opportunities in learning occupation in the trades at state schools or business apprenticeship opportunities. ” —David Senjem

2012

Senjem's website highlighted the following campaign themes:

Tax Reform Excerpt: "Capital purchases, data center refurbishment and those who hire interns in Greater Minnesota will get tax breaks, and the statewide business property tax freeze will be limited to one year." Healthcare Excerpt: "One of the major achievements of the 2012 Session was the Omnibus Health and Human Services bill which enhances funding to several HHS programs of importance to our citizens by $18 million." Job Creation Excerpt: "By getting government out of the way and streamlining the permitting process where we can, businesses can grow and more Minnesotans can get back to work." Jobs For Veterans Excerpt: "U.S. veterans are experiencing unemployment at rates more than twice the general population, and this rate is even higher in Minnesota where our Reserve Forces have very high rates of volunteerism and deployment." Voter Id Constitutional Amendment Excerpt: "Requiring photo ID to vote is an effort to modernize the election system, and inspire confidence in the integrity of our process."

Campaign finance summary

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David Senjem campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2020	Minnesota State Senate District 25	Won general	$99,406	N/A**
2016	Minnesota State Senate, District 25	Won	$87,414	N/A**
2012	Minnesota State Senate, District 25	Won	$63,971	N/A**
2010	Minnesota State Senate, District 29	Won	$65,812	N/A**
2006	Minnesota State Senate, District 29	Won	$58,862	N/A**
2002	Minnesota State Senate, District 29	Won	$58,864	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only availabale data.

Noteworthy events

Tested positive for coronavirus on November 13, 2020

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On November 13, 2020, Senjem announced he had tested positive for coronavirus.

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2022

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2021

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In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 17. 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. 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.

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. 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." MinnCAN Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education. Minnesota AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues. 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.

2016

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In 2016, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from March 8 through May 23. 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." MinnCAN Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education. Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life: Senate and House Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. Minnesota Family Council Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to social issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business 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. Voices for Racial Justice Legislators are scored by the organization on "their support for legislation forwarding an equitable and inclusive Minnesota."

2015

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2014

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2013

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2012

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2011

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by -	Minnesota State Senate District 25 2013-2023	Succeeded by Liz Boldon (D)
Preceded by -	Minnesota State Senate District 29 2003-2013	Succeeded by Bruce Anderson (R)

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Current members of the Minnesota State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Bobby Champion

Majority Leader:Erin Murphy

Minority Leader:Mark Johnson

Senators

District 1

Mark Johnson (R)

District 2

Steve Green (R)

District 3

Grant Hauschild (D)

District 4

Rob Kupec (D)

District 5

Paul Utke (R)

District 6

Justin Eichorn (R)

District 7

Robert Farnsworth (R)

District 8

Jen McEwen (D)

District 9

Jordan Rasmusson (R)

District 10

Nathan Wesenberg (R)

District 11

Jason Rarick (R)

District 12

Torrey Westrom (R)

District 13

Jeff Howe (R)

District 14

Aric Putnam (D)

District 15

Gary Dahms (R)

District 16

Andrew Lang (R)

District 17

Glenn Gruenhagen (R)

District 18

Nick Frentz (D)

District 19

John Jasinski (R)

District 20

Steve Drazkowski (R)

District 21

Bill Weber (R)

District 22

Rich Draheim (R)

District 23

Gene Dornink (R)

District 24

Carla Nelson (R)

District 25

Liz Boldon (D)

District 26

Jeremy Miller (R)

District 27

Andrew Mathews (R)

District 28

Mark Koran (R)

District 29

Bruce Anderson (R)

District 30

Eric Lucero (R)

District 31

Calvin Bahr (R)

District 32

Michael Kreun (R)

District 33

Karin Housley (R)

District 34

John Hoffman (D)

District 35

Jim Abeler (R)

District 36

Heather Gustafson (D)

District 37

Warren Limmer (R)

District 38

Susan Pha (D)

District 39

Mary Kunesh-Podein (D)

District 40

John Marty (D)

District 41

Judy Seeberger (D)

District 42

Bonnie Westlin (D)

District 43

Ann Rest (D)

District 44

Tou Xiong (D)

District 45

Vacant

District 46

Ron Latz (D)

District 47

Nicole Mitchell (D)

District 48

Julia Coleman (R)

District 49

Steve Cwodzinski (D)

District 50

Alice Mann (D)

District 51

Melissa Wiklund (D)

District 52

Jim Carlson (D)

District 53

Matt Klein (D)

District 54

Eric Pratt (R)

District 55

Lindsey Port (D)

District 56

Erin Maye Quade (D)

District 57

Zach Duckworth (R)

District 58

Bill Lieske (R)

District 59

Bobby Champion (D)

District 60

Kari Dziedzic (D)

District 61

Scott Dibble (D)

District 62

Omar Fateh (D)

District 63

Zaynab Mohamed (D)

District 64

Erin Murphy (D)

District 65

Sandra Pappas (D)

District 66

Clare Oumou Verbeten (D)

District 67

Foung Hawj (D)

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