12 Facts About Linda Runbeck

Linda Runbeck was born on June 11,1946 and is an American politician who was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1989 to 1993 and again from 2011 to 2021.

Linda Runbeck was a member of the Minnesota Senate from 1993 to 2001.

Linda Runbeck was president of the Taxpayers League of Minnesota, served on the Northwest YMCA's Advisory Board, receiving its Distinguished Leader Award in 2007, and was development director at the Minnesota Free Market Institute.

Linda Runbeck has been a frequent guest on Almanac, a weekly public affairs television show in Minnesota.

Linda Runbeck previously worked as director of advertising for County Seat Stores and vice president for Dahlberg Incorporated, a hearing aid manufacturer.

Linda Runbeck served in the House previously, representing the old District 52A from 1989 to 1993 after winning a 1989 special election held after Rep.

Linda Runbeck was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2010 and re-elected in 2012,2014,2016, and 2018.

Linda Runbeck did not seek re-election in 2020 and was succeeded by Donald Raleigh.

Linda Runbeck supported the 2012 amendments to the Minnesota State Constitution that intended to ban gay marriage and to require a photo ID to vote.

Linda Runbeck opposes abortion and voted to ban them past 20 weeks.

Linda Runbeck has voted to reduce funding for public transportation.

Linda Runbeck supports lifting the moratorium on nuclear power in the state.