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Ludeman, Cal R.


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Map of Tracy
Tracy, MN

House 1979-82 (District 20B); House 1983-84 (District 27A)

Party when first elected:  Independent Republican

Counties Served:  Lincoln, Lyon

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 04/??/1951 Date of Death: 
Birth Place:  Birth County:  Birth Country:
Other Names:
Gender:  Male Religion:  Not Reported
City of Residence (when first elected):  Tracy

Occupation (when first elected):  Farmer

EDUCATION

South Dakota State University; Attended College; Government/Economics
University of Wyoming; B.S.; Economics

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Board/CommissionMonroe, Minnesota (Town Board, 2 years) ??/??/19?? to ??/??/19??
State Board/Commission/CouncilMinnesota Commission on Reform and Efficiency (CORE)Appointed07/29/1991 to ??/??/1994
State AgencyMinnesota Department of Employee Relations (Commissioner)Appointed01/??/2003 to 07/17/2006
State AgencyMinnesota Department of Human Services (Acting Commissioner July 17, 2006, Commissioner December 18, 2006)Appointed07/17/2006 to 01/03/2011
State Legislative StaffMinnesota Senate (Secretary of the Senate) 01/04/2011 to ??/??/20??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Deb
Children: Three children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He ran unsuccessfully as the Independent Republican endorsed candidate for Minnesota Governor in 1986. He lost to Rudy Perpich.

He ran unsuccessfully as the Independent Republican endorsed candidate for the United States House of Representatives in the 1992 election. He lost to David Minge by only 569 votes but declined a recount.

Legislative Session: 73rd (1983-1984)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 11/2/1982 Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/7/1985
District: 27A Residence: Tracy
Counties Represented: Lincoln, Lyon
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Independent Republican
Committees:
Environment and Natural Resources
Environment and Natural Resources Subcommittee: Game and Fish
Governmental Operations
Governmental Operations Subcommittee: Jobs Creation and Unemployment Issues
Labor-Management Relations
Labor-Management Relations Subcommittee: General Labor Legislation
Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader

Legislative Session: 72nd (1981-1982)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/4/1980 Term of Office: 1/6/1981 to 1/3/1983
District: 20B Residence: Tracy
Counties Represented: Lincoln, Lyon
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Independent Republican
Committees:
Environment and Natural Resources
Environment and Natural Resources Subcommittee: Recreation and Open Space
Governmental Operations
Governmental Operations Subcommittee: Pensions and Investments
Labor-Management Relations
Labor-Management Relations Subcommittee: Negotiations and General Labor Legislation

Legislative Session: 71st (1979-1980)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 11/7/1978 Term of Office: 1/3/1979 to 1/5/1981
District: 20B Residence: Tracy
Counties Represented: Lincoln, Lyon
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Independent Republican
Committees:
Agriculture
Agriculture Subcommittee: Agriculture Programs and Policies
Governmental Operations
Governmental Operations Subcommittee: Administration and Structures
Transportation
Transportation Subcommittee: Bridges and Highways

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