Glenn Gruenhagen
Glenn Gruenhagen (Republican Party) is a member of theMinnesota State Senate, representingDistrict 17. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 5, 2027.
Gruenhagen (Republican Party) ran for election to theMinnesota State Senate to representDistrict 17. He won in the general election onNovember 8, 2022.
Biography
Glenn Gruenhagen grew up in Glencoe, Minnesota. Gruenhagen graduated from Glencoe High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Gruenhagen attended North Hennepin Junior College and then earned a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Minnesota. He also earned degrees as a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) from the American College. Gruenhagen's career experience includes working as an insurance agent and owning his own insurance agency. Gruenhagen served on the Glencoe Silver Lake school board.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Gruenhagen was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy Committee
- Human Services Committee
- Labor and Industry Policy Committee
2023-2024
Gruenhagen was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Gruenhagen was assigned to the following committees:
- MNsure Legislative Oversight Committee (decommissioned)
- Climate and Energy Finance and Policy Committee
- Health Finance and Policy Committee
2019-2020
Gruenhagen 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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| •Health and Human Services Finance |
| •Health and Human Services Reform, Vice chair |
| •Taxes |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Gruenhagen served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| •Agriculture Finance |
| •Civil Law and Data Practices |
| •Health and Human Services Finance |
| •Higher Education Policy and Finance |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gruenhagen served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| •Education Finance |
| •Health and Human Services Finance |
| •Health and Human Services Policy |
| •Higher Education Finance and Policy |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gruenhagen served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| •Civil Law |
| •Health and Human Services Reform |
| •Judiciary Policy and Finance |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 17
Glenn Gruenhagen defeatedChad Tschimperle in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 17 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Glenn Gruenhagen (R) | 70.2 | 27,810 | |
| Chad Tschimperle (D) | 29.8 | 11,797 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 24 | ||
There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 39,631 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled.Chad Tschimperle advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 17.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Glenn Gruenhagen advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 17.
Campaign finance
2020
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 18B
IncumbentGlenn Gruenhagen defeatedHeather Bakke in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 18B on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Glenn Gruenhagen (R) | 71.4 | 15,475 | |
| Heather Bakke (D) | 28.5 | 6,185 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 23 | ||
Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 21,683 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled.Heather Bakke advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 18B.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentGlenn Gruenhagen advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 18B.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 18B
IncumbentGlenn Gruenhagen defeatedAshley Latzke in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 18B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Glenn Gruenhagen (R) | 66.7 | 10,843 | |
| Ashley Latzke (D) | 33.2 | 5,403 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 19 | ||
Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 16,265 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 18B
Ashley Latzke advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 18B on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Ashley Latzke | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 18B
IncumbentGlenn Gruenhagen advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 18B on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Glenn Gruenhagen | |
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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.
IncumbentGlenn Gruenhagen defeatedDarrel Mosel in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 18B general election.[2][3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 18B General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 67.89% | 13,167 | ||
| Democratic | Darrel Mosel | 32.11% | 6,229 | |
| Total Votes | 19,396 | |||
| Source:Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Darrel Mosel ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 18B Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 18B Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | ||
IncumbentGlenn Gruenhagen ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 18B Republican primary.[4][5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 18B Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | ||
2014
Elections for theMinnesota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 12, 2014, and a general election took place onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014.John Lipke was unopposed in the Democratic primary. IncumbentGlenn Gruenhagen was unopposed in the Republican primary. Gruenhagen defeated Lipke in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
Gruenhagen won re-election in the2012 election forMinnesota House of Representatives District 17B. He was unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeatedLogan Campa (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 58.1% | 11,053 | ||
| Democratic | Logan Campa | 41.9% | 7,971 | |
| Total Votes | 19,024 | |||
2010
Gruenhagen won election to the District 25A seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeatedMick McGuire (DFL) in the general election onNovember 2, 2010.[11]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 25A (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mick McGuire (DFL) | 7,963 | 48.91% | ||
| 8,299 | 50.97% | |||
| Write-In | 20 | 0.12% | ||
Campaign themes
2022
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2020
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2012
Gruenhagen's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[12]
Right to Life
- Excerpt: "The most basic and fundamental right which comes from God is the right to life. I am pro life from conception to natural death. When a nation aborts 50 million of its own children it is not only morally reprehensible, but also leads to severe economic consequences."
Jobs & Taxes
- Excerpt: "High taxes and government regulations make it difficult for MN businesses to prosper, create jobs and compete globally."
Healthcare Reform
- Excerpt: "I oppose Obama-care, which increases premiums and will lead to rationed healthcare. It must be repealed and replaced with true healthcare reform."
Environment
- Excerpt: "We need to protect the environment, however I would oppose any form of a Cap and Trade scheme, which if implemented will only drive up energy costs for our families and businesses and will do nothing to protect the environment."
Energy
- Excerpt: "We must build new nuclear power plants and utilize clean coal technology, along with expanded use of natural gas. Our country has the resources to become energy independent."
Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
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| 2022 | Minnesota State Senate District 17 | Won general | $77,892 | $72,955 |
| 2020 | Minnesota House of Representatives District 18B | Won general | $46,193 | N/A** |
| 2018 | Minnesota House of Representatives District 18B | Won general | $51,578 | N/A** |
| 2016 | Minnesota House of Representatives, District 18b | Won | $41,026 | N/A** |
| 2014 | Minnesota House of Representatives, District 18b | Won | $42,739 | N/A** |
| 2012 | Minnesota State House, District 18B | Won | $27,241 | N/A** |
| 2010 | Minnesota State House, District 25A | Won | $26,657 | N/A** |
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
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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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2023
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In 2023, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 22.
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2022
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In 2022, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from January 31 to May 23.
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2021
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In 2021, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 17.
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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.
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2019
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In 2019, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 20.
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2018
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In 2018, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from February 20 through May 21.
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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.
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2016
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In 2016, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from March 8 through May 23.
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2015
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In 2015, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from January 6 through May 18.
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2014
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In 2014, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from February 25 to May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 20.
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2012
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In 2012, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from January 24 to May 10.
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2011
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In 2011, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 23.
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Personal
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Gruenhagen and his wife, Emily, have three children.
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Candidate Minnesota State Senate District 17 | Officeholder Minnesota State Senate District 17 | Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑Glenn Gruenhagen 2022 campaign website, "About Glenn," accessed March 30, 2023
- ↑Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑4.04.1Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑5.05.1Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 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
- ↑Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report - State Primary - Tuesday, August 14, 2012," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑Minnesota Secretary of State, "2010 Election Results," accessed March 9, 2014
- ↑"glennforstaterep," Official Campaign Website
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| Preceded by Andrew Lang (R) | Minnesota State Senate District 17 2023-Present | Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - | Minnesota House of Representatives District 18B 2011-2023 | Succeeded by Luke Frederick (D) |
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