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Emmer, II, Thomas Earl "Tom"

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Map of Delano
Delano, MN

House 2005-2010 (District 19B)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Hennepin, Wright

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1961 Date of Death: 
Birth Place: South Bend, Indiana Birth County:  Birth Country: United States
Other Names: Tom
Gender:  Male Religion:  Catholic
City of Residence (when first elected):  Delano

Occupation (when first elected):  Trial Attorney

EDUCATION

Our Lady Of Grace Catholic Grade School, Edina; Elementary School;
St. Thomas Academy, Mendota Heights; Secondary; Graduate
Boston College; Attended College;
University of Alaska, Fairbanks; B.A.; History and Political Science, 1984
William Mitchell College of Law; J.D.; 1988

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Council/AldermenIndependence, Minnesota (City Council)Elected??/??/1995 to ??/??/2002
Municipal GovernmentDelano, Maple Plain, Loretto, and Surrounding Communities (Volunteer Fire Department) ??/??/20?? to ??/??/20??
Municipal Council/AldermenDelano, Minnesota (City Council) ??/??/2003 to ??/??/2004

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Jacqueline "Jacquie"
Children: Seven children: Thomas Earl III "Tripp", Jack, Bobby, Joey, Billy, and Johnny (sons), and Katie (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Robert O. Ashbach  - Uncle-in-Law

GENERAL NOTES

He was raised in Edina, Minnesota. He moved to Independence, Minnesota around 1988. He moved to Delano, Minnesota around 2002.

He played hockey for Boston College, the University of Alaska at Fairbanks, and the United States Hockey League.

He ran unsuccessfully as the Republican Party endorsed candidate for Minnesota Governor in the 2010 election. The race was subject to an automatic recount.

Religion provided by the Emmer for Governor website.

Legislative Session: 86th (2009-2010)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/4/2008 Term of Office: 1/6/2009 to 1/3/2011
District: 19B Residence: Delano
Counties Represented: Hennepin, Wright
Occupation: Attorney, Trial Lawyer, Private Practice
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Finance Minutes
Finance Subcommittee: Health Care and Human Services Finance Division Minutes
Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight Minutes
Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight Subcommittee: Licensing Division Minutes
State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections Minutes
Legislative Session: 85th (2007-2008)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/7/2006 Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/5/2009
District: 19B Residence: Delano
Counties Represented: Hennepin, Wright
Occupation: Attorney
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elections Minutes
Health and Human Services Minutes
Public Safety and Civil Justice Minutes
Public Safety and Civil Justice Subcommittee: Criminal Records Relief Minutes
Leadership Position: Deputy Minority Leader
Leadership Notes: He resigned as Deputy Minority Leader in July 2008.
Legislative Session: 84th (2005-2006)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/2/2004 Term of Office: 1/4/2005 to 1/2/2007
District: 19B Residence: Delano
Counties Represented: Hennepin, Wright
Occupation: Trial Attorney
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:  
Committees:
Civil Law and Elections Minutes
Ethics Minutes
Health Policy and Finance Minutes
Regulated Industries Minutes

OTHER INFORMATION

Audio/Video
House Floor Retirement Speech, May 16, 2010 (Video) 2010

Session Interview (Video) 2005 House Interview


Articles & Books About
Hegarty, Sue. "One More Goal in His Playbook: Emmer Leaving House in Hopes of Scoring the State's Top Job." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, June 1, 2010, p. 39.

Martin, Brett. "A Call to Public Service: Emmer Takes Time to Know the People and the Process." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 25, 2005, p. 18.




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