Marion O'Neill | |
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| Member of theMinnesota House of Representatives from the 29B district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | redrawn district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1969-07-01)July 1, 1969 (age 56) |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Spouse | Jason Rarick (m. 2023) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Brian Daniels (brother) |
| Residence | Maple Lake, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Bemidji State University(BS) Regent University(MA) |
| Occupation | businessperson,legislator |
Marion O'Neill Rarick (néeDaniels, born July 1, 1969) is an American politician serving in theMinnesota House of Representatives since 2013. A member of theRepublican Party of Minnesota, O'Neill represents District 29B in centralMinnesota, which includes the cities ofBuffalo andMonticello and parts ofWright County.[1]
O'Neill attendedBemidji State University, graduating with aB.S. inapplied psychology, andRegent University, graduating with aM.A. incounseling. She worked in theMinnesota Senate as a legislative assistant to SenatorJohn Howe from 2010 to 2012.[1]
O'Neill was elected to theMinnesota House of Representatives in2012, following redistricting and the retirement ofBruce Anderson, who resigned to run for theMinnesota Senate, and has been reelected every two years since.[1]
In 2017-18 O'Neill served as an assistant majority leader for the House Republican caucus. She serves as the minority lead on the Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee and sits on the Climate and Energy Finance and Policy, Rules and Legislative Administration, and Ways and Means Committees.[1]
O'Neill married her fellow Republican state legislator, SenatorJason Rarick, in 2023.[2] O'Neill's brotherBrian Daniels also serves in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marion O'Neill | 9,654 | 50.15 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Barrett A. Chrissis | 8,136 | 42.26 | |
| Independence | Eugene Newcombe | 1,429 | 7.42 | |
| Write-in | 31 | 0.16 | ||
| Total votes | 19,250 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marion O'Neill (incumbent) | 10,196 | 96.77 | |
| Write-in | 340 | 3.23 | ||
| Total votes | 10,536 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marion O'Neill (incumbent) | 12,808 | 65.53 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Steve Kilburn | 6,714 | 34.35 | |
| Write-in | 23 | 0.12 | ||
| Total votes | 19,545 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marion O'Neill (incumbent) | 10,531 | 62.02 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Sharon McGinty | 6,434 | 37.89 | |
| Write-in | 16 | 0.09 | ||
| Total votes | 16,981 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marion O'Neill (incumbent) | 14,290 | 62.95 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Joe Rosh | 8,373 | 36.88 | |
| Write-in | 38 | 0.17 | ||
| Total votes | 22,701 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marion O'Neill (incumbent) | 13,665 | 95.82 | |
| Write-in | 596 | 4.18 | ||
| Total votes | 14,261 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
O'Neill has two children and six grandchildren. She resides inMaple Lake, Minnesota.[1] Her brother, Brian Daniels, also serves in the Minnesota House of Representatives.