Torrey Westrom
2013 - Present
2027
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Torrey Westrom (Republican Party) is a member of the Minnesota State Senate, representing District 12. He assumed office on January 8, 2013. His current term ends on January 5, 2027.
Westrom (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota State Senate to represent District 12. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Westrom was also a 2014 Republican candidate seeking election to the U.S. House to represent the 7th Congressional District of Minnesota.[1] Westrom ran uncontested for the Republican nomination in the primary on August 12, 2014.[2] He was defeated by Collin Peterson (D) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[3]
Westrom served in the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 11 from 1997 to 2013.
Biography
Westrom earned his B.A. in political science/Business Administration from Bemidji State University and his J.D. from the William Mitchell College of Law. His professional experience includes working as an attorney and realtor.[4]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Westrom was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Westrom was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Rural Development Finance and Policy Committee, Chair
- Civil Law and Data Practices Policy Committee
- Local Government Policy Committee
- Technology and Reform Policy Committee, Vice Chair
2019-2020
Westrom was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy Committee
- Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Finance Committee, Chair
- State Government Finance and Policy and Elections Committee
- Finance Committee
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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| • Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Finance, Chair |
| • Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy |
| • Finance |
| • State Government |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Westrom served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Finance |
| • Transportation and Public Safety |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Westrom served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Finance |
| • Transportation and Public Safety |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Westrom served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Civil Law, Chair |
| • Rules and Legislative Administration |
| • Ways and Means |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Westrom served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Civil Justice |
| • Rules and Legislative Administration |
| • Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 12
Incumbent Torrey Westrom defeated Kari Dorry and Ashley Klingbeil in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 12 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Torrey Westrom (R) | 68.0 | 26,178 | |
 | Kari Dorry (D) | 28.1 | 10,813 | |
| Ashley Klingbeil (We the People Party) | 3.9 | 1,485 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 16 | ||
| Total votes: 38,492 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Kari Dorry advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 12.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Torrey Westrom advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 12.
Campaign finance
2020
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 12
Incumbent Torrey Westrom defeated Jill Abahsain in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 12 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Torrey Westrom (R) | 74.4 | 33,436 | |
| Jill Abahsain (D) | 25.5 | 11,467 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 29 | ||
| Total votes: 44,932 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jill Abahsain advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 12.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Torrey Westrom advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 12.
Campaign finance
2016
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Minnesota 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.
Incumbent Torrey Westrom defeated Russ Hinrichs in the Minnesota State Senate District 12 general election.[5][6]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 12 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Torrey Westrom Incumbent |
67.64% | 28,254 | |
| Democratic | Russ Hinrichs | 32.36% | 13,515 | |
| Total Votes | 41,769 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Russ Hinrichs ran unopposed in the Minnesota State Senate District 12 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 12 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Russ Hinrichs (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Torrey Westrom ran unopposed in the Minnesota State Senate District 12 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 12 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Torrey Westrom Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Westrom ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Minnesota's 7th District.[1] Westrom ran uncontested for the Republican nomination in the primary on August 12, 2014.[2] He was defeated by Collin Peterson (D) in the general election on November 4, 2014.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Collin Peterson Incumbent |
54.2% | 130,546 | |
| Republican | Torrey Westrom | 45.7% | 109,955 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.1% | 334 | |
| Total Votes | 240,835 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Westrom won election for the District 12 Senate seat in 2012 due to redistricting. He ran unopposed in the August 14 Republican primary and defeated John Schultz (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Torrey Westrom |
61.5% | 25,279 | |
| Democratic | John Schultz | 38.5% | 15,801 | |
| Total Votes | 41,080 | |||
2010
Westrom won re-election to the District 11A seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Bennett Smith (DFL) and Dave Holman (Independence Party of Minnesota) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[11]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 11A (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bennett Smith (DFL) | 5,496 | 33.52% | ||
| Torrey Westrom (R)
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10,091 | 61.54% | ||
| Dave Holman (Independence) | 804 | 4.9% | ||
| Write-In | 7 | 0.04% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Westrom won election to the District 11A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Bruce Campbell and Dave Holman. [12]
Westrom raised $53,915 for his campaign.[13]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 11A (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Torrey Westrom (R)
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13,699 | 64.89% | ||
| Bruce Campbell (DFL) | 6,328 | 29.97% | ||
| Dave Holman (I) | 1,064 | 5.04% | ||
| Write-In | 20 | 0.09% | ||
Campaign themes
2022
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2020
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2023
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In 2023, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 22.
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2022
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In 2022, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 31 to May 23.
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2021
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In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 17.
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2020
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In 2020, the Minnesota 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, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 20.
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2018
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In 2018, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 20 through May 21.
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2017
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In 2017, the Minnesota 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, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from March 8 through May 23.
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2015
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In 2015, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 6 through May 18.
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2014
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In 2014, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 25 to May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 20.
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2012
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In 2012, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 24 to May 10.
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2011
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In 2011, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 23.
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Personal
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Westrom is married with two children.[4]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Minnesota State Senate District 12 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Roll Call, "Republican Will Challenge Peterson in Minnesota," accessed December 5, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Associated Press, "Minnesota - 2014 Primary Results," accessed August 12, 2014
- ↑ Politico, "House Elections Results," accessed November 11, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Westrom
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Minnesota 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, "2010 Election Results," accessed March 9, 2014
- ↑ 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Westrom's 2008 campaign contributions
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Minnesota State Senate District 12 2013-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 11 1997-2013 |
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