Leon Lillie
Leon Lillie (Democratic Party) is a member of theMinnesota House of Representatives, representingDistrict 44B. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Lillie (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to theMinnesota House of Representatives to representDistrict 44B. He won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.
Biography
Leon Lillie lives in North St. Paul, Minnesota. Lillie earned his B.A. in political science from Luther College and attended Nottingham University in the United Kingdom. His career experience includes working as a baggage handler for Northwest Airlines.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Lillie was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
Lillie was assigned to the following committees:
- House Capital Investment Committee
- Legacy Finance Committee,Chair
- Rules and Legislative Administration Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
2021-2022
Lillie was assigned to the following committees:
- Ways and Means Committee
- House Capital Investment Committee
- Legacy Finance Committee,Chair
- Rules and Legislative Administration Committee
- Commerce Finance and Policy Committee
2019-2020
Lillie was assigned to the following committees:
- Government Operations Committee
- Rules and Legislative Administration Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| •Capital Investment |
| •Legacy Funding |
| • State Government |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Lillie served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| •Aging and Long-Term Care Policy, DFL Lead |
| •Capital Investment |
| •Commerce and Regulatory Reform |
| •Legacy Funding Finance |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lillie served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| •Capital Investment |
| •Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy |
| •Legacy, Vice chair |
| •Rules and Legislative Administration |
| •Taxes |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lillie served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| •Commerce and Regulatory Reform |
| •Rules and Legislative Administration |
| • State Government Finance |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lillie served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2009 |
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| •Commerce and Labor |
| •Rules and Legislative Administration |
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 44B
IncumbentLeon Lillie defeatedBill Dahn andTJ Hawthorne in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Leon Lillie (D) | 56.4 | 12,369 | |
| Bill Dahn (R) | 37.6 | 8,254 | ||
| TJ Hawthorne (L) | 5.9 | 1,298 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 29 | ||
Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 21,950 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentLeon Lillie advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Bill Dahn advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B.
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 44B
IncumbentLeon Lillie defeatedWilliam Johnston andTJ Hawthorne in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Leon Lillie (D) | 56.6 | 9,197 | |
| William Johnston (R) | 38.5 | 6,260 | ||
TJ Hawthorne (L) ![]() | 4.8 | 785 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 8 | ||
Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 16,250 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentLeon Lillie advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.William Johnston advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B.
2020
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 43B
IncumbentLeon Lillie defeatedJordan Herzog andAntonio Nerios in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 43B on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Leon Lillie (D) | 56.7 | 12,651 | |
Jordan Herzog (R) ![]() | 37.3 | 8,330 | ||
Antonio Nerios (Veterans Party of America Party) ![]() | 5.9 | 1,309 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 22 | ||
Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 22,312 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentLeon Lillie advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 43B.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Jordan Herzog advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 43B.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 43B
IncumbentLeon Lillie defeatedRachael Bucholz in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 43B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Leon Lillie (D) | 62.3 | 11,253 | |
| Rachael Bucholz (R) | 37.6 | 6,788 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 19 | ||
Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 18,060 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 43B
IncumbentLeon Lillie advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 43B on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Leon Lillie | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 43B
Rachael Bucholz advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 43B on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Rachael Bucholz | |
There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | ||||
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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.
IncumbentLeon Lillie defeatedNathan Hansen in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 43B general election.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 43B General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | 59.67% | 12,017 | ||
| Republican | Nathan Hansen | 40.33% | 8,123 | |
| Total Votes | 20,140 | |||
| Source:Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
IncumbentLeon Lillie ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 43B Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 43B Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | ||
Nathan Hansen ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 43B Republican primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 43B 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. IncumbentLeon Lillie was unopposed in the Democratic primary.Justice Whitethorn was unopposed in the Republican primary. Lillie defeated Whitethorn in the general election.[7][8][9]
2012
Lillie won re-election in the2012 election forMinnesota House of Representatives District 43B. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeatedKevin Klein (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 60.5% | 12,445 | ||
| Republican | Kevin Klein | 39.5% | 8,111 | |
| Total Votes | 20,556 | |||
2010
Lillie won re-election to the District 55A seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeatedNathan Hansen (R) andJoseph Polencheck (Independence Party of Minnesota) in the general election onNovember 2, 2010.[12]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 55A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| 7,810 | 56.24% | |||
| Nathan Hansen (R) | 5,136 | 36.98% | ||
| Joseph Polencheck (Independence) | 930 | 6.7% | ||
| Write-In | 12 | 0.09% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Lillie won election to the District 55A Seat in theMinnesota House of Representatives, defeating Christine Jacobson and Bob Zick.[13]
Lillie raised $35,409 for his campaign.[14]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 55A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| 11,749 | 59.96% | |||
| Christine Jacobson (R) | 5,961 | 30.42% | ||
| Bob Zick (I) | 1,862 | 9.50% | ||
| Write-In | 23 | 0.12% | ||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B | Won general | $32,220 | $35,542 |
| 2022 | Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B | Won general | $27,055 | $28,996 |
| 2020 | Minnesota House of Representatives District 43B | Won general | $26,293 | N/A** |
| 2018 | Minnesota House of Representatives District 43B | Won general | $26,225 | N/A** |
| 2016 | Minnesota House of Representatives, District 43b | Won | $17,005 | N/A** |
| 2014 | Minnesota House of Representatives, District 43b | Won | $26,012 | N/A** |
| 2012 | Minnesota House, District 43B | Won | $19,242 | N/A** |
| 2010 | Minnesota House, District 55A | Won | $32,134 | N/A** |
| 2008 | Minnesota House, District 55A | Won | $35,409 | N/A** |
| 2006 | Minnesota House, District 55A | Won | $27,830 | N/A** |
| 2004 | Minnesota House, District 55A | Won | $33,481 | 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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2014
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2013
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑Project Vote Smart - Rep. Lillie
- ↑Minnesota House of Representatives, "Rep. Leon Lillie," accessed March 31, 2023
- ↑Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑5.05.1Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑6.06.1Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
- ↑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, "2014 Election Results," accessed November 4, 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
- ↑Minnesota Secretary of State, "All Races by Legislative District," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑Follow the Money's report on Lillie's 2008 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Patty Acomb (D) | Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B 2023-Present | Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - | Minnesota House of Representatives District 43B 2013-2023 | Succeeded by Mike Freiberg (D) |
| Preceded by - | Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A 2005-2013 | Succeeded by - |
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