Duane Quam
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 24A district 29A (2011–2012), 25A (2013-2022) | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Randy Demmer |
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| Born | Script error: No such module "person date". Rochester, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | Script error: No such module "person date". |
| Party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| SpouseScript error: No such module "Detect singular". | Pat Quam |
| Children | 2 |
| University of Texas at Dallas | |
| Occupation | Engineer, legislator |
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Duane Robert Quam II (born July 2, 1960) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2011. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Quam represents District 24A in southeast Minnesota, including the cities of Kasson and Byron, parts of Rochester, and parts of Dodge and Olmsted Counties. He is also an engineer.[1]
Early life, education, and career
Quam was raised on a farm and graduated from Byron High School in Byron, and from 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 chair of the Zumbro Education District governing board, a past chair of the Minnesota State Academic Science Standards writing committee, and a past United Way Community Resource Allocation Committee member, and serves as a consultant on educational texts and a participant on several MCA committees.[1][2]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Quam was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2010, running after incumbent Randy Demmer resigned to run for Minnesota's 1st congressional district, and has been reelected every two years since.[1]
Quam serves as the minority lead for the Property Tax Division of the Taxes Committee and also serves on the Elections Finance and Policy, Health Finance and Policy and Human Services Finance Committees.[1]
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.[3][4][5] Quam later apologized.[6] Quam was reelected with 53.6% of the vote.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Duane Quam | 11,259 | 60.71 | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Douglas Wunderlich | 7,268 | 39.19 | |
| style="color:inherit;background-color: Template:Party color; width: 2px;" | | Write-in | 20 | 0.11 | |
| Total votes | 18,547 | 100.0 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Duane Quam (incumbent) | 11,056 | 54.55 | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | John Vossen | 9,188 | 45.34 | |
| style="color:inherit;background-color: Template:Party color; width: 2px;" | | Write-in | 22 | 0.11 | |
| Total votes | 20,266 | 100.0 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Duane Quam (incumbent) | 10,970 | 96.24 | |
| style="color:inherit;background-color: Template:Party color; width: 2px;" | | Write-in | 429 | 3.76 | |
| Total votes | 11,399 | 100.0 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Duane Quam (incumbent) | 12,934 | 59.96 | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Linda (Wally) Walbruch | 8,615 | 39.94 | |
| style="color:inherit;background-color: Template:Party color; width: 2px;" | | Write-in | 21 | 0.10 | |
| Total votes | 21,570 | 100.0 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Duane Quam (incumbent) | 10,376 | 53.62 | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Jamie Mahlberg | 8,957 | 46.29 | |
| style="color:inherit;background-color: Template:Party color; width: 2px;" | | Write-in | 17 | 0.09 | |
| Total votes | 19,350 | 100.0 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Duane Quam (incumbent) | 14,479 | 57.47 | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Kim Hicks | 10,692 | 42.44 | |
| style="color:inherit;background-color: Template:Party color; width: 2px;" | | Write-in | 21 | 0.08 | |
| Total votes | 25,192 | 100.0 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Duane Quam (incumbent) | 12,015 | 63.97 | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Keith McLain | 6,758 | 35.98 | |
| style="color:inherit;background-color: Template:Party color; width: 2px;" | | Write-in | 8 | 0.04 | |
| Total votes | 18,781 | 100.0 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Duane Quam (incumbent) | 15,661 | 63.40 | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Heather Holmes | 9,019 | 36.51 | |
| style="color:inherit;background-color: Template:Party color; width: 2px;" | | Write-in | 23 | 0.09 | |
| Total votes | 24,703 | 100.0 | ||
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References
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- ^ a b c d Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Quam, II, Duane - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Duane Quam for Minnesota House".[self-published source?]
- ^ 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.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Stolle, Matthew (October 10, 2018). "Quam's mic grab creates a commotion". Rochester Post-Bulletin. Rochester, Minnesota. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
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.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Selk, Avi (October 10, 2018). "A Minnesota Republican snatched his opponent's mic, then dropped it in front of her". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
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.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Minnesota lawmaker apologizes for yanking mic from opponent during forum". Star Tribune. October 10, 2018. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019.
Minnesota state Rep. Duane Quam, R-Byron, apologized for yanking the mic from DFL challenger Jamie Mahlberg during a forum in Rochester on Monday.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."2010 Results for State Representative District 29A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."2012 Results for State Representative District 25A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."2014 Results for State Representative District 25A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."2016 Results for State Representative District 25A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."2018 Results for State Representative District 25A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."2020 Results for State Representative District 25A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."2022 Results for State Representative District 24A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."2024 Results for State Representative District 24A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
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