State Senate, District 19, 2005 Election
Special Primary Republican
| Date: | November 1, 2005 |
| Cycle: | 2005 |
| Office: | State Senate |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | 19 |
| Counties: | Hennepin, Wright |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy T. Koch | Woman | Republican | 1,702 | 60.06 | +20.11 |
| Pat Sawatzke | Man | Republican | 1,132 | 39.94 |
Special primary election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Republican Senator Mark Ourada effective December 31, 2005 after taking a position with the Center for Energy and Economic Development. Koch was a resident of Buffalo and worked for a utility services company.
Sawatzke was Wright County Commissioner.
Sources
- State of Minnesota Legislative Manual, 2007-2008 (p. 440).