Frank Hornstein
2003 - Present
2025
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Frank Hornstein (Democratic Party) is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 61A. He assumed office in 2003. His current term ends on January 7, 2025.
Hornstein (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 61A. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
On February 16, 2024, Hornstein announced he would not seek re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A.[1]
Biography
Hornstein earned his B.A. in Environmental Studies from Macalester College, and his M.A. in Urban and Environmental Policy from Tufts University. His professional experience includes working as a community organizer.[2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Hornstein was assigned to the following committees:
- Climate and Energy Finance and Policy Committee
- Sustainable Infrastructure Policy Committee
- House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee, Chair
- Ways and Means Committee
- Driver and Vehicle Systems Oversight Committee, Co-Chair
2021-2022
Hornstein was assigned to the following committees:
- House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee, Chair
- Ways and Means Committee
- Driver and Vehicle Systems Oversight Committee, Co-Chair
- Climate and Energy Finance and Policy Committee
2019-2020
Hornstein was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Environment and Natural Resources |
| • Transportation and Regional Governance |
| • Transportation |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hornstein served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Transportation Policy and Finance, Co-DFL Lead |
| • Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance |
| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hornstein served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Energy Policy |
| • Transportation Finance, Chair |
| • Transportation Policy |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hornstein served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Government Operations and Elections |
| • Transportation Policy and Finance |
| • Ways and Means |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hornstein served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
Frank Hornstein did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A
Incumbent Frank Hornstein won election in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Frank Hornstein (D) | 98.8 | 15,848 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.2 | 193 | ||
| Total votes: 16,041 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Frank Hornstein advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A.
2020
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A
Incumbent Frank Hornstein defeated Kurtis Fechtmeyer in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Hornstein (D) | 84.4 | 25,755 |
 | Kurtis Fechtmeyer (R) | 15.5 | 4,724 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 34 | ||
| Total votes: 30,513 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Frank Hornstein advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Kurtis Fechtmeyer advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A
Incumbent Frank Hornstein defeated Jeremy Hansen in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Hornstein (D) | 86.0 | 23,736 |
 | Jeremy Hansen (R) | 13.8 | 3,814 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 35 | ||
| Total votes: 27,585 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A
Incumbent Frank Hornstein advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A on August 14, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A
Jeremy Hansen advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Jeremy Hansen |
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2016
Elections for the Minnesota 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.
Incumbent Frank Hornstein defeated Brian Rosenblatt in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A general election.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 61A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Frank Hornstein Incumbent |
79.41% | 21,656 | |
| Republican | Brian Rosenblatt | 20.59% | 5,615 | |
| Total Votes | 27,271 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Frank Hornstein ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 61A Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Frank Hornstein Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Brian Rosenblatt ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A Republican primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 61A Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Brian Rosenblatt (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 12, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent Frank Hornstein was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Frank Taylor was unopposed in the Republican primary. Hornstein defeated Taylor in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Frank Hornstein Incumbent |
80.8% | 14,239 | |
| Republican | Frank Taylor | 19% | 3,341 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.3% | 45 | |
| Total Votes | 17,625 | |||
2012
Hornstein won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated Devin Gawnemark (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Frank Hornstein Incumbent |
80.4% | 19,663 | |
| Republican | Devin Gawnemark | 19.6% | 4,787 | |
| Total Votes | 24,450 | |||
2010
Hornstein won re-election to the District 60B seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Scott Brooks (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[12]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 60B (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Frank Hornstein (DFL)
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14,707 | 80.41% | ||
| Scott Brooks (R) | 3,557 | 19.45% | ||
| Write-In | 27 | 0.15% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hornstein won election to the District 60B seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Adam Martin. [13]
Hornstein raised $28,602 for his campaign.[14]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 60B (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Frank Hornstein (DFL)
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18,868 | 80.80% | ||
| Adam Martin (R) | 4,418 | 18.92% | ||
| Write-In | 66 | 0.28% | ||
Campaign themes
2022
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2020
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2012
Hornstein's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[15]
Budget
- Excerpt: "Voted against 2011 final budget deal that included education cuts and borrowing from state tobacco endowment"
Education
- Excerpt: "Fully fund early childhood and K-12 education."
Transportation
- Excerpt: "Promoting flex-fuel plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles."
Human & Civil Rights
- Excerpt: "Oppose constitutional amendment banning gay marriage."
Environment
- Excerpt: "Support renewables and oppose expansion of coal and nuclear power."
Campaign finance summary
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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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Hornstein is married with three children. He has been Chair of the Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Governance and a member of the Legislative Electric Energy Task Force.[2]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A |
Officeholder Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A |
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Footnotes
- ↑ “Minnesota House of Representatives,” “Release: Rep. Frank Hornstein announces he will not run for re-election to the Minnesota House,” February 16, 2024
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hornstein
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 Election Results," accessed November 4, 2014
- ↑ 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, "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 Hornstein's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ "frankhornstein," Official Campaign Website
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Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A 2003-Present |
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