Jim DeMay

Jim DeMay earned a high school diploma from Mounds View High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1987 and a graduate degree from Hamline University in 2001. His career experience includes working as a public servant.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Jim DeMay is a 17-year resident of House District 36A, which includes the communities of Lino Lakes, Centerville, Circle Pines, North Oaks and White Bear Township. Jim grew up in neighboring Shoreview and graduated from Mounds View High School before receiving degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Hamline University.

Jim was first elected to the Mounds View School Board in 2019 and has championed many initiatives aimed at improving reading outcomes, providing mental health supports, innovative in-school vocational training, and college credit opportunities saving families more than $4 million in tuition costs.

Jim has been active in Rotary International, The Mounds View Schools Foundation, Mounds View Youth Hockey, North Suburban Soccer Association, Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies, the Hamline Business School Advisory Council, and St. John’s in the Wilderness Church of White Bear Lake. He and his wife, Channing, have two adult children.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I am committed to lowering the cost of living for Minnesota families. Life is hard enough as-is and paychecks are not going as far as they used to. We need to do more to make sure that people are no longer struggling to survive but have the chance to thrive in our district. I will fight for actions that prioritize people over profits and help everyday families.

Fund child care for all families in Minnesota because no one should have to choose between work and their children. Support relief for health care and senior care.

I will fight for increased rebates on property taxes for seniors and working families.

Make higher education accessible by providing credit earning technical and community college in the high school classroom.Protecting Your Tax Dollars

We cannot tolerate fraudsters taking hard earned taxpayer dollars from our kids and seniors.

Fully fund the newly created Office of Inspector General that creates an independent oversight body to stop waste, fraud, and abuse.

Protect taxpayer dollars by promoting efficiency reviews and regular audits.

Modernize state computer systems to catch fraud and promote efficiency.

Increase accountability measures for non-profits serving the government.

Increased penalties for fraudsters.Safe and Thriving Communities

Everyone should feel welcome and safe in their neighborhood, school and workplace. As your state representative, Jim supports:

Increased state funding for local police and fire services.

School Resource Officers (SROs) in schools and improved security measures for students and buildings.

Increased mental health resources in the Mounds View School District to prevent tragedy and connect families to care.

Increased penalties for criminals who commit gun crimes.

Common sense gun safety laws including an assault weapon ban.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Child care, education, health care, public safety.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Minnesota Professional of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Moms Demand Action, MAPE, Minnesota Nurses Association, Friends of the Boundary Waters Action Network