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Erin Koegel

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Erin Koegel
Minnesota House of Representatives District 39A
Tenure
2023 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
3
Predecessor:Bob Dettmer (R)
Prior offices:
Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A
Years in office: 2017 - 2023
Predecessor:Jerry Newton (D)
Successor:Kristin Robbins (R)
Compensation
Base salary
$51,750/year
Per diem
$86/day
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Education
Bachelor's
University of Minnesota, Duluth, 2004
Graduate
University of Minnesota, Duluth, 2007
Personal
Birthplace
Duluth, MN
Profession
Coordinator
Contact

Erin Koegel (Democratic Party) is a member of theMinnesota House of Representatives, representingDistrict 39A. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027.

Koegel (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to theMinnesota House of Representatives to representDistrict 39A. She won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.

Biography

Erin Koegel was born inDuluth, Minnesota, and lives inSpring Lake Park. Koegel earned a B.A. in psychology from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, in 2004 and a master's in advocacy and political leadership (MAPL) from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, in 2007. Her career experience includes working as a volunteer coordinator with the Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties. Koegel volunteered as a board member in Healthcare-NOW![1]

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Koegel was assigned to the following committees:

2023-2024

Koegel was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Koegel was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Koegel 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
•Health and Human Services Reform
•Transportation and Regional Governance

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2024

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39A

IncumbentErin Koegel defeatedRod Sylvester in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39A on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Erin Koegel
Erin Koegel (D)
 
63.3
 
11,751
Rod Sylvester (R)
 
36.4
 
6,749
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.3
 
55

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Total votes: 18,555
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentErin Koegel advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39A.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled.Rod Sylvester advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39A.

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 39A

IncumbentErin Koegel defeatedRod Sylvester in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39A on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Erin Koegel
Erin Koegel (D)
 
63.3
 
9,091
Rod Sylvester (R)
 
36.6
 
5,262
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
9

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Total votes: 14,362
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentErin Koegel advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39A.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled.Rod Sylvester advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39A.

2020

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A

IncumbentErin Koegel defeatedKen Wendling in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Erin Koegel
Erin Koegel (D)
 
55.1
 
12,389
Ken Wendling (R)
 
44.8
 
10,070
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
27

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Total votes: 22,486
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentErin Koegel advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled.Ken Wendling advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A.

Campaign finance

2018

See also:Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A

IncumbentErin Koegel defeatedAnthony Wilder in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Erin Koegel
Erin Koegel (D)
 
56.0
 
9,816
Anthony Wilder (R)
 
43.8
 
7,676
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
35

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Total votes: 17,527
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A

IncumbentErin Koegel advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
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Image of Erin Koegel
Erin Koegel

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A

Anthony Wilder advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A on August 14, 2018.

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2016

See also:Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for theMinnesota 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.IncumbentJerry Newton (D) did not seek re-election.

Erin Koegel defeatedAnthony Wilder andBrian McCormick in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A general election.[2][3]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 37A General Election, 2016
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    DemocraticGreen check mark transparent.pngErin Koegel47.24%9,485
    RepublicanAnthony Wilder44.56%8,946
    LibertarianBrian McCormick8.20%1,647
Total Votes20,078
Source:Minnesota Secretary of State


Erin Koegel ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A Democratic primary.[4][5]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 37A Democratic Primary, 2016
PartyCandidate
    DemocraticGreen check mark transparent.pngErin Koegel (unopposed)

Anthony Wilder ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A Republican primary.[4][5]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 37A Republican Primary, 2016
PartyCandidate
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngAnthony Wilder (unopposed)

Campaign themes

2024

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2022

Erin Koegel did not completeBallotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Erin Koegel did not completeBallotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2016

Koegel's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“

A Great Place to Work – Erin will work with small businesses to keep our community an ideal place for companies to thrive because a diverse and sustainable economy creates opportunities for everyone.

Roads, Bridges, Paths, Parks – Erin will improve transportation options in the north metro because moving around our vibrant and growing community is necessary to creating more economic opportunities for everyone.

Invest In Education – Erin will invest in our schools because our kids deserve a world-class public education system that fuels our economy, encourages job creation and promotes business retention in our community.[6]

”
—Erin Koegel[7]

Campaign finance summary

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Erin Koegel campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024Minnesota House of Representatives District 39AWon general$40,863 $36,977
2022Minnesota House of Representatives District 39AWon general$32,252 $39,638
2020Minnesota House of Representatives District 37AWon general$36,615 N/A**
2018Minnesota House of Representatives District 37AWon general$44,137 N/A**
2016Minnesota House of Representatives, District 37aWon$34,219 N/A**
Grand total$188,086 $76,615
Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from February 12 to May 20.

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Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.


2023

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In 2023, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 22.

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."
Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues.
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Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2022

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In 2022, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from January 31 to May 23.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.
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."
Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.


2021

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

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.
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."
Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2020

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In 2020, theMinnesota 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.

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.
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."
Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on gun rights.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2019

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In 2019, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 20.

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on gun rights.
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."
Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2018

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In 2018, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from February 20 through May 21.

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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."
Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
Legislators are scored on how they voted on tax and fiscal legislation.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2017

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In 2017, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 through May 22. The legislature held a special session from May 23 to May 26.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.
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."
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues.
Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
Legislators are scored on how they voted on tax and fiscal legislation.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.





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    Political offices
    Preceded by
    Bob Dettmer (R)    		Minnesota House of Representatives District 39A
    2023-Present    		Succeeded by
    -
    Preceded by
    Jerry Newton (D)    		Minnesota House of Representatives District 37A
    2017-2023    		Succeeded by
    Kristin Robbins (R)


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    Speaker of the House:Lisa Demuth
    Majority Leader:Harry Niska
    Minority Leader:Jamie Long
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