A lawsuit filed by Minnesota Republicans, including local Rep. Eric Lucero – who represents STMA and Otsego in the Minnesota House – has altered the process some early voters this year, overturning a decision by Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon. Lucero’s suit forces the state to count ballots on Election Day – something Simon […]
MEET the CANDIDATES: Incumbent Lucero, DFL’s Fernandez Campaign for MN House
Rep. Eric Lucero is looking for his third term in the state Legislature, while newcomer Margaret Fernandez is seeking her first elected seat.
Former Dayton city council member and two-term House of Representatives member Eric Lucero, a Republican, is seeking to re-election to the Minnesota Legislature. He’s challenged, this year, by new DFL-endorsed candidate in Margaret Fernandez, a professional Realtor from St. Michael. State House of Representatives seats are two-year terms, and serve during the Legislative Session at […]
MN Legislators discuss Funding Equity Victory, More with STMA Board
State senator Mary Kiffmeyer and state house representative Eric Lucero made appearances at last Monday evening’s St. Michael-Albertville school district meeting to go over the recently adjourned 2016 legislative session. They both cheered the successful passage of a metro equity funding increase for school districts outside the metro areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The […]
Lucero Dominates Endorsement for Second Term Representing Wright County
Current Rep. Eric Lucero faced a challenger for the second straight election cycle since earning his House District 30B seat, and emerged again with the Republican endorsement as he begins his 2016 campaign. Lucero was victorious over former St. Michael-Albertville School Board member Jeanne Holland, who took her first shot at public office since leaving […]
Former STMA School Board Member Seeks GOP Endorsement for State Representative
Lifelong St. Michael area resident Jeanne Holland has declared her candidacy for State Representative of House District 30B which includes the communities of St. Michael, Albertville and portions of Otsego, Hanover and Dayton. She would challenge current State Rep. Eric Lucero, a Republican from Dayton, in the spring nomination process. Lucero just finished his first […]
Lucero Gun Law Passes Minnesota House
A bill Rep. Eric Lucero, R-Dayton, authored to clarify current state law regarding law-abiding Minnesota citizens purchasing long guns in any state overwhelmingly passed the full House 110-19 Thursday. Lucero’s bill (H.F. 830) clarifies existing state law to conform with federal law. The Minnesota Legislature passed a law in 1969 affirming Minnesota residents purchasing long […]
Legislative Update: Week Off Gives Lucero a Chance to Meet Students, Constituents
A week away from the Capitol made for a busy few days for the first-year Legislator.
The Legislature spent last week on a brief Easter/Passover break, which provided a great opportunity to attend events all around our community and meet as many people as possible. Below is a quick rundown of some of activities last week: Linda from Otsego invited me to visit her home where she and her husband operate […]
Kiffmeyer, Lucero Returning to District for Town Hall Meetings
The Senator and House members will come back to District 30 next week to sit down face-to-face with constituents.
During the Minnesota Legislature’s ‘Holiday Break’ next week, State Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) and Representative Eric Lucero (R-Dayton) will be hosting several town hall meetings to hear from constituents about legislative and local issues. Everyone is invited to attend. The schedule for the town hall meetings is as follows: Big Lake Town Hall Monday, […]
Legislative Update: Lucero Introduces Pair of Bills in MN House
Sticking to his campaign points, new Rep. Eric Lucero introduced a couple of bills with direct impact on Wright County constituents last week.
Just three months after riding his campaign to election in the Minnesota House with a focus on education funding reform and improved transportation along the Interstate 94 corridor in northern Wright County, House 30B Rep. Eric Lucero has introduced a pair of bills in the Minnesota Legislature. Working with fellow District 30 legislator Sen. Mary […]
Eric Lucero, Sharon Shimek Battle for House 30B Seat
After holding off a challenge last summer, Republican Eric Lucero is the frontrunner, while DLFer Sharon Shimek aims for an upset.
Dayton’s Eric Lucero, the GOP-endorsed candidate and winner of a special Republican Primary vote last August, will look to keep House District 30B red when he squares off against Sharon Shimek of Otsego tomorrow, Nov. 4, in the general election. The winner will replace House District 30B Rep. David Fitzsimmons, who withdrew his name during the […]