Statement about running for governor: “I have not made a final decision either for or against it at this time.” — Star News, June 5, 2009
Party: Republican
Current government position: State representative, District 16B
Elected: 2008
Term: First
Occupation: Registered nurse, small business owner
Birth date: Dec. 29, 1946
Home: Big Lake
Education: St. Gabriel’s School of Nursing, RN
Website: Campaign website
E-mail: rep.mary.kiffmeyer@house.mn
Key issues and priorities: Kiffmeyer has been an advocate for voter ID laws to prevent fraud. According to her campaign website, Kiffmeyer’s top issues include personal freedom, low taxes and limited government.
Political experience: Minnesota secretary of state, 1998-2006. Other affiliations are listed here.
Background articles:
“One citizen, one vote, one form of ID?”
“GOP endorses Kiffmeyer in Olson’s House district”
“Kiffmeyer’s bank cited for ‘unsafe banking practices'”
“Kiffmeyer overpaid herself and her staff, audit finds”
Kiffmeyer address (2003)
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