Duane Quam
Duane Quam | |
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| State Representative | |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 24A district 29A (2011–2012), 25A (2013-2022) | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Randy Demmer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 2, 1960 Rochester, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Spouse | Pat |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Byron, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Texas at Dallas |
| Occupation | Engineer, legislator |
Duane Robert Quam II (born July 2, 1960) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2011. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Quam represents District 24A in southeast Minnesota, including the cities of Kasson and Byron, parts of Rochester, and parts of Dodge and Olmsted Counties. He is an engineer.[1]
Early life, education, and career
[edit]Quam was raised on a farm and graduated from Byron High School in Byron, and from the University of Texas at Dallas, earning his B.S. in engineering and his M.S. in physics. He is a former member of the Byron School Board, a past chair of the Zumbro Education District governing board, a past chair of the Minnesota State Academic Science Standards writing committee, and a past United Way Community Resource Allocation Committee member, and serves as a consultant on educational texts and a participant on several MCA committees.[1][2]
Minnesota House of Representatives
[edit]Quam was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2010, running after incumbent Randy Demmer resigned to run for Minnesota's 1st congressional district, and has been reelected every two years since.[1]
Quam serves as the minority lead for the Property Tax Division of the Taxes Committee and also serves on the Elections Finance and Policy, Health Finance and Policy and Human Services Finance Committees.[1]
2018 debate incident
[edit]In October 2018, Quam made headlines when he snatched a microphone from the hand of his opponent, Jamie Mahlberg, during a debate. Quam later tried to hand the mic back to Mahlberg. When she did not take it, he dropped it back in front of her.[3][4][5] Quam later apologized.[6] Quam was reelected with 53.6% of the vote.
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Duane Quam | 11,259 | 60.71 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Douglas Wunderlich | 7,268 | 39.19 | |
| Write-in | 20 | 0.11 | ||
| Total votes | 18,547 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Duane Quam (incumbent) | 11,056 | 54.55 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | John Vossen | 9,188 | 45.34 | |
| Write-in | 22 | 0.11 | ||
| Total votes | 20,266 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Duane Quam (incumbent) | 10,970 | 96.24 | |
| Write-in | 429 | 3.76 | ||
| Total votes | 11,399 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Duane Quam (incumbent) | 12,934 | 59.96 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Linda (Wally) Walbruch | 8,615 | 39.94 | |
| Write-in | 21 | 0.10 | ||
| Total votes | 21,570 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Duane Quam (incumbent) | 10,376 | 53.62 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Jamie Mahlberg | 8,957 | 46.29 | |
| Write-in | 17 | 0.09 | ||
| Total votes | 19,350 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Duane Quam (incumbent) | 14,479 | 57.47 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Kim Hicks | 10,692 | 42.44 | |
| Write-in | 21 | 0.08 | ||
| Total votes | 25,192 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Duane Quam (incumbent) | 12,015 | 63.97 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Keith McLain | 6,758 | 35.98 | |
| Write-in | 8 | 0.04 | ||
| Total votes | 18,781 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Quam, II, Duane - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
- ^ "Duane Quam for Minnesota House".[self-published source?]
- ^ A Minnesota Republican snatched his opponent's mic, then dropped it in front of her, The Washington Post, Avi Selk, October 10, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ Stolle, Matthew (October 10, 2018). "Quam's mic grab creates a commotion". Rochester Post-Bulletin. Rochester, Minnesota. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
Incumbent GOP state Rep. Duane Quam grabs the microphone from the hand of DFL challenger Jamie Mahlberg during a legislative forum held by the League of Women Voters Rochester Monday.
- ^ Selk, Avi (October 10, 2018). "A Minnesota Republican snatched his opponent's mic, then dropped it in front of her". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
Minnesota state Rep. Duane Quam blamed "nerves" after he snatched a mic from Jamie Mahlberg's hands, then lobbed it back at her when he finished talking.
- ^ "Minnesota lawmaker apologizes for yanking mic from opponent during forum". Star Tribune. October 10, 2018. Archived from the original on 2019-03-30.
Minnesota state Rep. Duane Quam, R-Byron, apologized for yanking the mic from DFL challenger Jamie Mahlberg during a forum in Rochester on Monday.
- ^ "2010 Results for State Representative District 29A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "2012 Results for State Representative District 25A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "2014 Results for State Representative District 25A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "2016 Results for State Representative District 25A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "2018 Results for State Representative District 25A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "2020 Results for State Representative District 25A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Results for State Representative District 24A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2023.