Duane Quam
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Duane Quam | |
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| State Representative | |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 25A district 29A (2011–2013) | |
| 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 | Byron, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | University of Texas at Dallas |
| Occupation | Engineer, legislator |
Duane Robert Quam (born July 2, 1960) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 25A, which includes portions of Dodge and Olmsted counties in the southeastern part of the state. A portion of the city of Rochester falls in his district. He is an engineer by profession.[1]
Early life, education, and career
Quam was raised on a farm and graduated from Byron High School in Byron, then went on to 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 chairman of the Zumbro Education District governing board, a past chairman of the Minnesota State Academic Science Standards writing committee, a past United Way Community Resource Allocation Committee member, and serves as a consultant on educational texts and a participant on several MCA committees.[2][3]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Quam was first elected to the House in 2010, running after incumbent Rep. Randy Demmer opted to run for the U.S. House of Representatives.
2018 debate incident
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.[4][5][6] Quam later apologized.[7] Quam won re-election with 53.6% of the vote.
Election history
| Year | Result | Winner |
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| 2020 | Duane Quam 57.5% v. Douglas Wunderlich 42.4% | Duane Quam |
| 2018 | Duane Quam 53.6% v. Jamie Mahlberg 46.3% | Duane Quam |
| 2016 | Duane Quam 60.02% v. Linda Walbruch 39.98% | Duane Quam |
| 2014 | Duane Quam 96.24% v. Unopposed 3.76% | Duane Quam |
| 2012 | Duane Quam 54.6% v. John Vossen 45.4% | Duane Quam |
| 2010 | Duane Quam 60.71% v. Douglas Wunderlich 39.19% | Duane Quam |
References
- ^ "Quam, II, Duane - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present".
- ^ http://duanequam.com/
- ^ "Quam, II, Duane - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present".
- ^ 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.
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.
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.