WINONA, Minn. – State Senate Jeremy Miller, R-Winona, who’s. been called a “rising star” in Minnesota Republican politics, announced his candidacy for re-election. In an open letter to constituents, Miller cited a record on education, workforce development, veterans, and people with disabilities. “There has never been a more important time for leadership and experience — and I have a record of getting things done for the people. From securing funding for education and nursing homes, to lowering health care costs and supporting our most vulnerable, to critical infrastructure projects,” he said. Miller has been Senate president since 2019, making him titularally most powerful legislator in the state. The position pays $48,250 a year plus $86 a day for expenses.
Miller profile
Jeremy Miller saw politics and public service first hand growing up. His father Jerry Miller was Winona mayor for four terms, from 1996 to 2012. Jeremy earned a two-year degree in accounting from Winona Tech and moved into management of the family. Business, Wm. Miller Scrap Iron & Metal. In recent years he has been chief financial officer of the company. Before running for the state Senate, Jeremy Miller was on the board of directors of the Winona Family YMCA, the Rock Solid Youth Center, and the Winona State University Warrior Club. He also was on the Saint Mary’s University athletic advisory board. He has been vice president of the Morrie Miller Athletic Foundation. He and his wife Janel have three children. When he became state Senate president in 2019, Miller was youngest person ever to hold the position. Earlier he was deputy Republican majority leader in the Senate.
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Miller. First elected in 2010. Age 39.
Electoral record
2020: Miller defeated Democrat Sarah Kruger 57% to 42%.
2016: Miller defeated Democrat Jon Pieper 63% to 36%.
2012: Miller defeated Democrat Jack Krage 57% to 42%.
2010: Miller defeated Democrat Sharon Erickson Ropes 51% TO 49%.
Campaign budget
Miller spent $100,820 on his 2020 re-election campaign. Some 105 donors contributed $77,100.