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Rep. John Kline (R-Minn.)

  • District: 2nd District, Southern Twin Cities suburbs
  • Residence: Lakeville
  • Born: September 6, 1947; Allentown, Pa.
  • Religion: Methodist
  • Family: Wife, Vicky Kline; two children
  • Education: Rice U., B.A. 1969 (biology); Shippensburg U., M.S. 1988 (public administration)
  • Military Service: Marine Corps 1969-94
  • Political Highlights: Republican nominee for U.S. House, 1998, 2000; U.S. House, 2003-present
  • Elected: Elected: 2002 (5th term)
  • Committee Assignments: Armed Services (Emerging Threats & Capabilities); Education & the Workforce - Chairman (Early Childhood, Elementary & Secondary Education; Higher Education & Workforce Training; Workforce Protections)
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State Information: 2nd District, Southern Twin Cities suburbs

Election History
Year Election Candidate Votes Percent
2010 general John Kline (R) 181,341 63.3%
Shelley Madore (D) 104,809 36.6%
2008 general John Kline (R) 220,924 57.3%
Steve Sarvi (D) 164,093 42.5%
2006 general John Kline (R) 163,269 56.2%
Coleen Rowley (D) 116,343 40%
Douglas Williams (INDC) 10,802 3.7%
2004 general John Kline (R) 206,313 56.4%
Teresa Daly (D) 147,527 40.3%
Douglas Williams (INDC) 11,822 3.2%
2002 general John Kline (R) 152,970 53.3%
Bill Luther (D) 121,121 42.2%
Samuel Garst (NNT) 12,430 4.3%
Vote For President
Year Democrat Republican Independent
2008 Barack Obama: 48% John McCain: 50%
2004 John Kerry: 45% George W. Bush: 54%
2000 Al Gore: 45% George W. Bush: 51%

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