Michael (Mike) Beard Candidate

Born: July 22, 1953
Clearfield, Pennsylvania
Clearfield County
United States
Resided: Shakopee, Minnesota
Scott County
Death: --
Gender: Man
Occupation: Owner of Beard Communications; Christian publication publisher
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Shakopee City Councilor (1992-1995). State Representative: HD 35A (2003-2013); HD 55A (2013-2015). Scott County Commissioner: District 3 (2015-present).
Notes: Beard ran for Mayor of Shakopee in 1995 and narrowly lost to Jeff Henderson.
Sources: Minneapolis Star Tribune, November 8, 1995 (p. B7). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Photo of Michael Beard
Photo of Michael Beard
Minnesota House of Representatives

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 9 9
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/2012 State House, District 55A General Republican 10,008 54.55% Won
11/02/2010 State House, District 35A General Republican 13,125 64.90% Won
08/10/2010 State House, District 35A Primary Republican 768 100.00% Won
11/04/2008 State House, District 35A General Republican 15,431 55.04% Won
11/07/2006 State House, District 35A General Republican 10,462 54.20% Won
11/02/2004 State House, District 35A General Republican 14,565 59.20% Won
09/14/2004 State House, District 35A Primary Republican 304 100.00% Won
11/05/2002 State House, District 35A General Republican 9,377 52.56% Won
09/10/2002 State House, District 35A Primary Republican 1,337 100.00% Won