Matthew Grossell
Matthew Grossell (Republican Party) was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 2A. He assumed office on January 3, 2017. He left office on January 14, 2025.
Grossell (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 2A. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Grossell was assigned to the following committees:
- House Capital Investment Committee
- Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee
- Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Committee
2021-2022
Grossell was assigned to the following committees:
- Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Committee
- Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Capital Investment |
| • Education Innovation |
| • Public Safety and Security |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
Matthew Grossell did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A
Incumbent Matthew Grossell defeated Reed Olson in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Matthew Grossell (R) | 54.4 | 8,836 |
 | Reed Olson (D)  | 45.5 | 7,405 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 16 | ||
| Total votes: 16,257 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Reed Olson advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Matthew Grossell advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A.
2020
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A
Incumbent Matthew Grossell defeated Jeremiah Liend in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew Grossell (R) | 62.4 | 14,009 |
 | Jeremiah Liend (D) | 37.4 | 8,395 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 35 | ||
| Total votes: 22,439 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jeremiah Liend advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Matthew Grossell advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A
Incumbent Matthew Grossell defeated Michael Northbird in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew Grossell (R) | 59.8 | 10,066 |
| Michael Northbird (D) | 40.2 | 6,765 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 16,838 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A
Michael Northbird advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A on August 14, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A
Incumbent Matthew Grossell advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A on August 14, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Matthew Grossell |
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2016
Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 31, 2016. Incumbent David Hancock (R) did not seek re-election.
Matthew Grossell defeated Jerry Loud in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A general election.[1][2]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 2A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Matthew Grossell |
64.14% | 12,387 | |
| Democratic | Jerry Loud | 35.86% | 6,925 | |
| Total Votes | 19,312 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Jerry Loud ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 2A Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jerry Loud (unopposed) | |
Matthew Grossell ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A Republican primary.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 2A Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Matthew Grossell (unopposed) | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Matthew Grossell did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Grossell's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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What I've committed to my district:
Ensuring our constitutional rights:
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| —Matthew Grossell[6] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2024
In 2024, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 12 to May 20.
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2023
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In 2023, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 22.
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2022
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In 2022, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 31 to May 23.
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2021
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In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 17.
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2020
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In 2020, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 11 to May 17. Special sessions were convened: June 12 to June 19; July 13 to July 21; August 12; September 11; October 12 to October 15; and November 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 20.
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2018
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In 2018, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 20 through May 21.
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2017
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In 2017, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 through May 22. The legislature held a special session from May 23 to May 26.
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Noteworthy events
Grossell removed from two committees following arrest
Grossell was removed from the judiciary and public safety committees on August 28, 2019. His removal followed his arrest and citation for disorderly conduct and trespassing on May 4 of the same year.
"I have worked since the night of the incident to personally apologize to those involved, make amends and complete the legal process,” Grossell said in a statement.[7]
DUI arrest and conviction (2023)
- See also: Politicians convicted of DUI
On February 11, 2023, Rep. Grossell was arrested for driving while intoxicated. [8]
On July 11, 2023, Grossell pleaded guilty to the driving while intoxicated charge. He was sentenced to a two-year probation period, and he submitted to a $510 fine, a chemical assessment and monitoring by the Clearwater District Court. [9]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Grossell for House, "Issues," accessed September 22, 2016
- ↑ MPR News, "Lawmaker removed from committees after drunken arrest last spring," August 28, 2019
- ↑ ‘’CBS News, “Rep. Matt Grossell charged with DWI after police say he drove at 0.15 BAC,” February 18, 2023
- ↑ ‘’Lakeland News, “State Rep. Matt Grossell convicted of DWI for February incident,” July 26, 2023
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| Preceded by David Hancock (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A 2017-2025 |
Succeeded by Bidal Duran (R) |
