Warren Limmer
Warren Limmer (Republican Party) is a member of theMinnesota State Senate, representingDistrict 37. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 5, 2027.
Limmer (Republican Party) ran for re-election to theMinnesota State Senate to representDistrict 37. He won in the general election onNovember 8, 2022.
Limmer serves as the state Senatepresident pro tem.
Limmer served in theMinnesota House of Representatives from 1989 to 1996. He was a College Campus coordinator for former Republican Governor Al Quie in his 1978 campaign.
Biography
Warren Limmer was born in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, and lives inMaple Grove. Limmer graduated from Armstrong Senior High School. He earned an associate degree from North Hennepin Community College and a B.A. in criminal justice from St. Cloud State University. His career experience includes working in residential and investment property sales, as a licensed real estate agent, and as a small business owner.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Limmer was assigned to the following committees:
- Elections Committee
- Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee,Ranking Minority Member
- Rules and Administration Committee
2023-2024
Limmer was assigned to the following committees:
- State Government Finance and Policy and Elections Committee (decommissioned)
- Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee
- Rules and Administration Committee
2021-2022
Limmer was assigned to the following committees:
- Civil Law and Data Practices Policy Committee (decommissioned),Vice Chair
- Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee,Chair
- Rules and Administration Committee
2019-2020
Limmer was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy Committee
- Rules and Administration Committee
- Finance Committee
- Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee,Chair
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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| •Commerce and Consumer Protection |
| •Finance |
| •Judiciary, Chair |
| •Rules and Administration |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Limmer served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| •Finance |
| •Judiciary, Ranking Minority Member |
| •Rules and Administration |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Limmer served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| •Finance |
| •Judiciary |
| •Rules and Administration |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Limmer served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| •Judiciary and Public Safety, Chair |
| •Local Government and Elections |
| •Rules and Administration |
| •Taxes |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Limmer served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2009 |
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| •Judiciary |
| •Taxes |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 37
IncumbentWarren Limmer defeatedFarhio Khalif in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 37 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Warren Limmer (R) | 54.9 | 24,463 |
 | Farhio Khalif (D) | 45.0 | 20,077 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 34 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 44,574 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled.Farhio Khalif advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 37.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentWarren Limmer advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 37.
Campaign finance
2020
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 34
IncumbentWarren Limmer defeatedBonnie Westlin in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 34 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Warren Limmer (R) | 50.7 | 29,347 |
 | Bonnie Westlin (D) | 49.2 | 28,443 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 46 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 57,836 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 34
Bonnie Westlin defeatedAarica Coleman in the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 34 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bonnie Westlin | 71.8 | 5,810 |
 | Aarica Coleman | 28.2 | 2,281 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 8,091 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 34
IncumbentWarren Limmer advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 34 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Warren Limmer | 100.0 | 3,875 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 3,875 | ||
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Campaign finance
2016
Elections for theMinnesota State Senate 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.
IncumbentWarren Limmer defeatedBonnie Westlin in the Minnesota State Senate District 34 general election.[2][3]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 34 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Warren LimmerIncumbent | 60.28% | 29,229 | |
| Democratic | Bonnie Westlin | 39.72% | 19,263 | |
| Total Votes | 48,492 | |||
| Source:Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Bonnie Westlin ran unopposed in the Minnesota State Senate District 34 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 34 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Bonnie Westlin (unopposed) | |
IncumbentWarren Limmer ran unopposed in the Minnesota State Senate District 34 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 34 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Warren LimmerIncumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
Limmer won election in District 34 in 2012 due to redistricting. He was unopposed in the August 14 Republican primary and defeatedSharon Bahensky (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Warren LimmerIncumbent | 57.1% | 25,847 | |
| Democratic | Sharon Bahensky | 42.9% | 19,406 | |
| Total Votes | 45,253 | |||
2010
Limmer won re-election to the 32nd District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. No Democrats ran. The general election took place onNovember 2, 2010.
| Minnesota State Senate, District 32 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Warren Limmer (R) | 28902 | 97.25% | ||
| Write-In | 818 | 2.75% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Limmer won re-election to the 32nd District Seat in theMinnesota State Senate, defeating John Olson (DFL).[8]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 32 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Warren Limmer (R) | 21,737 | 58.06% | ||
| John Olson (DFL) | 15,666 | 41.85% | ||
| Write-In | 35 | 0.09% | ||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
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| 2022 | Minnesota State Senate District 37 | Won general | $66,042 | $56,606 |
| 2020 | Minnesota State Senate District 34 | Won general | $90,679 | N/A** |
| 2016 | Minnesota State Senate, District 34 | Won | $49,893 | N/A** |
| 2012 | Minnesota Senate, District 34 | Won | $37,620 | N/A** |
| 2010 | Minnesota Senate, District 32 | Won | $11,775 | N/A** |
| 2006 | Minnesota Senate, District 32 | Won | $48,338 | N/A** |
| 2002 | Minnesota Senate, District 32 | Won | $33,256 | N/A** |
| 2000 | Minnesota Senate, District 33 | Won | $43,974 | N/A** |
| 1996 | Minnesota Senate, District 33 | Won | $41,012 | 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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Warren and his wife, Lori, have three children.
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Candidate Minnesota State Senate District 37 | Officeholder Minnesota State Senate District 37 | Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑Warren Limmer 2022 campaign website, "Meet Warren," 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, "State of Minnesota Canvassing Report," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report - State Primary - Tuesday, August 14, 2012," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑Minnesota Secretary of State, "Official Results General Election - Nov. 7, 2006," accessed May 15, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jerry Newton (D) | Minnesota State Senate District 37 2023-Present | Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - | Minnesota State Senate District 34 1995-2023 | Succeeded by John Hoffman (D) |
| Preceded by - | Minnesota House of Representatives 1989-1996 | Succeeded by - |
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