Jeff Backer
2023 - Present
2025
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Jeff Backer (Republican Party) is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 9A. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 7, 2025.
Backer (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 9A. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on August 13, 2024.[source]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Backer was assigned to the following committees:
- Health Finance and Policy Committee
- Human Services Finance and Policy Committee
- Legacy Finance Committee
2021-2022
Backer was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Backer was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture Policy, Vice chair |
| • Environment and Natural Resources |
| • Health and Human Services Finance |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Backer served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture Policy |
| • Health and Human Services Finance |
| • Health and Human Services Reform |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
The primary will occur on August 13, 2024. The general election will occur on November 5, 2024. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 9A
Michael Ziomko is running in the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 9A on August 13, 2024.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 9A
Incumbent Jeff Backer and Boone Carlson are running in the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 9A on August 13, 2024.
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 9A
Incumbent Jeff Backer defeated Nancy Jost in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 9A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Backer (R) | 66.3 | 12,248 |
| Nancy Jost (D) | 33.4 | 6,172 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 54 | ||
| Total votes: 18,474 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Nancy Jost advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 9A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jeff Backer advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 9A.
2020
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 12A
Incumbent Jeff Backer defeated Murray Smart in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 12A on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Backer (R) | 66.9 | 14,769 |
| Murray Smart (D) | 33.0 | 7,299 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 17 | ||
| Total votes: 22,085 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Murray Smart advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 12A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jeff Backer advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 12A.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 12A
Incumbent Jeff Backer defeated Murray Smart in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 12A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Backer (R) | 62.0 | 11,382 |
| Murray Smart (D) | 37.9 | 6,959 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 10 | ||
| Total votes: 18,351 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 12A
Murray Smart advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 12A on August 14, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 12A
Incumbent Jeff Backer advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 12A on August 14, 2018.
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2016
Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives 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 Jeff Backer defeated Jay McNamar in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 12A general election.[1][2]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 12A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jeff Backer Incumbent |
60.51% | 13,021 | |
| Democratic | Jay McNamar | 39.49% | 8,498 | |
| Total Votes | 21,519 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Jay McNamar ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 12A Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 12A Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jay McNamar (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Jeff Backer ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 12A Republican primary.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 12A Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jeff Backer Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Endorsements
In 2016, Backer's endorsements included the following:[5]
- Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Leadership Fund PAC
- Minnesota Concerned Citizens for Life Political Action Committee (MCCL PAC)
- Minnesota Farm Bureau PAC
- Minnesota Gun Owners Political Action Committee
2014
Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 12, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent Jay McNamar was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Jeff Backer defeated Nancy Taffe in the Republican primary. Backer defeated McNamar in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Jeff Backer |
51.8% | 8,725 | |
| Democratic | Jay McNamar Incumbent | 47.9% | 8,065 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.2% | 38 | |
| Total Votes | 16,828 | |||
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Backer had no opponent in the primary. He was defeated by incumbent Keith Langseth (DFL) in the general election.
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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2014
Backer's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[9]
Job Growth
- Excerpt: "Bring new jobs to Minnesota through an improved small business climate and provide retraining and education opportunities for displaced workers."
Education
- Excerpt: "Fair education funding for Greater Minnesota schools, reform and accountability to ensure dollars are spent in the classroom."
Affordable Health Care
- Excerpt: "Health care that preserves consumer choice, increases competition and effectively utilizes new technology — not a government run system."
Flood Control
- Excerpt: "Provided effective leadership for Browns Valley Flood Diversion Project."
Campaign finance summary
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2023
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In 2023, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 22.
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2022
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In 2022, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 31 to May 23.
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2021
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In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 17.
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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.
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2019
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In 2019, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 20.
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2018
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In 2018, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 20 through May 21.
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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.
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2016
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In 2016, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from March 8 through May 23.
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2015
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In 2015, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 6 through May 18.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Minnesota House of Representatives District 9A |
Officeholder Minnesota House of Representatives District 9A |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
- ↑ Jeff Backer, "Endorsements," accessed September 22, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 general election results," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "State Canvassing Board Report," August 19, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed July 25, 2014
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Issues," accessed July 23, 2014
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| Preceded by John Poston (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 9A 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 12A 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Paul Anderson (R) |
