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Newman, Scott J.

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Hutchinson, MN

House 2004-2006 (District 18A); Senate 2011-2012 (District 18); Senate 2013-Present (District 18)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  McLeod, Meeker, Sibley, Wright

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 01/14/1947 Date of Death: 
Birth Place: Hutchinson, Minnesota Birth County: McLeod Birth Country: United States
Other Names:
Gender:  Male Religion:  Lutheran
City of Residence (when first elected):  Hutchinson

Occupation (when first elected):  Attorney

EDUCATION

Hutchinson High School; Secondary;
Minnesota State University, Mankato; B.A.; History and Political Science
William Mitchell College of Law; J.D.;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County GovernmentHennepin County, Minnesota (Deputy Sheriff) ??/??/???? to ??/??/????
State Public Defender/OfficeMinnesota (Public Defender) ??/??/???? to ??/??/????
JudgeMinnesota (Administrative Law Judge, Part-Time)Appointed??/??/2008 to ??/??/20??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Ginny (married around 1974)
Children: Three children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He ran unsuccessfully as the Republican party endorsed candidate for the 1st Judicial District Court Judge in the 2006 election.

Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006.

Legislative Session: 88th (2013-2014)   Session Details term photo
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Body: Senate Elected: 11/6/2012 Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/2/2017
District: 18 Residence: Hutchinson
Counties Represented: McLeod, Meeker, Sibley, Wright
Occupation: None Listed
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Capital Investment
Finance
Rules and Administration
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Elections
Legislative Session: 87th (2011-2012)   Session Details term photo
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Body: Senate Elected: 11/2/2010 Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
District: 18 Residence: Hutchinson
Counties Represented: McLeod, Meeker, Wright
Occupation: None Listed
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:  
Committees:
Finance
Health and Human Services
Judiciary and Public Safety
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: 18A Residence: Hutchinson
Counties Represented: McLeod, Meeker
Occupation: Attorney
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:  
Committees:
Education Finance Minutes
Ethics Minutes
Public Safety Policy and Finance Minutes
Transportation Minutes
Session Notes: He was an alternate on the Ethics Committee.
Legislative Session: 83rd (2003-2004)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 12/30/2003 Term of Office: 1/8/2004 to 1/3/2005 (Special Election)
District: 18A Residence: Hutchinson
Counties Represented: McLeod, Meeker
Occupation: Attorney
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Education Finance
Education Policy
Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy
State Government Finance
Session Notes: He won the seat vacated by Tony Kielkucki.

OTHER INFORMATION

Articles & Books About
Voth, Irene. "Lawyer, Legislator... Judge? Newman Stepping Down after Four Years in the House." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, May 5, 2006, p. 18.

Janovec, Patty. "Mid-term Replacement: Rural Jobs, Transportation, Education, Taxes Are Top Issues for Newest House Member, Elected in December..." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 6, 2004, p. 13.




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