Nolan West
Nolan West (Republican Party) is a member of theMinnesota House of Representatives, representingDistrict 32A. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.
West (Republican Party) ran for re-election to theMinnesota House of Representatives to representDistrict 32A. He won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.
Biography
Nolan West lives in Blaine, Minnesota.[1] West earned a B.A. in history from the University of Minnesota in 2013. His career experience includes owning Best in the West Media and working as a videographer, a committee legislative assistant with the Minnesota GOP House Caucus, and a major sales associate with Costco Wholesale.[2][3]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
West was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce Finance and Policy Committee
- Children and Families Finance and Policy,Co-Chair
- Ways and Means Committee
2023-2024
West was assigned to the following committees:
- House Capital Investment Committee
- Education Finance Committee
- House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee
2021-2022
West was assigned to the following committees:
- House Redistricting Committee (decommissioned)
- House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee
- House Capital Investment Committee
2019-2020
West was assigned to the following committees:
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 32A
IncumbentNolan West defeatedAshton Ramsammy in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 32A on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nolan West (R) | 58.1 | 14,816 | |
| Ashton Ramsammy (D) | 41.7 | 10,620 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 45 | ||
Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 25,481 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled.Ashton Ramsammy advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 32A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentNolan West advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 32A.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for West in this election.
2022
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 32A
IncumbentNolan West defeatedAshton Ramsammy in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 32A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nolan West (R) | 57.3 | 11,067 | |
Ashton Ramsammy (D) ![]() | 42.7 | 8,247 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 16 | ||
Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 19,330 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled.Ashton Ramsammy advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 32A.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Richard Paul (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentNolan West advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 32A.
2020
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37B
IncumbentNolan West defeatedAmir Malik in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37B on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nolan West (R) | 52.4 | 14,328 | |
| Amir Malik (D) | 47.5 | 12,984 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 33 | ||
Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 27,345 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled.Amir Malik advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37B.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentNolan West advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37B.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37B
IncumbentNolan West defeatedAmir Malik in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nolan West (R) | 50.2 | 10,254 | |
| Amir Malik (D) | 49.5 | 10,101 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 65 | ||
Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 20,420 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37B
Amir Malik advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37B on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Amir Malik | |
There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37B
IncumbentNolan West advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 37B on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Nolan West | |
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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.IncumbentTim Sanders (R) did not seek re-election.
Nolan West defeatedSusan Witt in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 37B general election.[4][5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 37B General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 50.37% | 11,473 | ||
| Democratic | Susan Witt | 49.63% | 11,305 | |
| Total Votes | 22,778 | |||
| Source:Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Susan Witt ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 37B Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 37B Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | ||
Nolan West ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 37B Republican primary.[6][7]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 37B Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Republican | ||
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 32A | Won general | $47,333 | $56,594 |
| 2022 | Minnesota House of Representatives District 32A | Won general | $40,214 | $33,137 |
| 2020 | Minnesota House of Representatives District 37B | Won general | $43,442 | N/A** |
| 2018 | Minnesota House of Representatives District 37B | Won general | $44,189 | N/A** |
| 2016 | Minnesota House of Representatives, District 37b | Won | $25,716 | N/A** |
| Grand total | $200,894 | $89,731 | ||
| 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. | ||||
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Minnesota House of Representatives District 32A | Officeholder Minnesota House of Representatives District 32A | Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑Nolan West For State Representative, "Meet Nolan West," accessed April 24, 2023
- ↑LinkedIn, "Nolan West," accessed April 24, 2023
- ↑Minnesota House of Representatives, "Meet Nolan," accessed April 24, 2023
- ↑Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑6.06.1Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑7.07.1Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
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| Preceded by Brian Johnson (R) | Minnesota House of Representatives District 32A 2023-Present | Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - | Minnesota House of Representatives District 37B 2017-2023 | Succeeded by Kristin Bahner (D) |
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