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Thompson, David A. "Dave"
Senate 2011-2012 (District 36); Senate 2013-Present (District 58)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Dakota, Goodhue
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
| Date of Birth: 10/02/1961
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Date of Death:
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| Birth Place: Minnesota
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Birth Country: United States |
| Other Names: Dave |
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| Gender:
Male
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Religion: Evangelical Free Christian
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City of Residence (when first elected):
Lakeville
Occupation (when first elected):
Attorney, Consultant; David A. Thompson Attorney at Law
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EDUCATION
East Grand Forks High School; Secondary; Graduate, 1980
University of North Dakota; B.A.; Economics and Political Science, Phi Beta Kappa, 1984
University of Minnesota, Law School; J.D.; 1987
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Rhonda (married around 1985)
Children:
Two children: Amanda (daughter), Phil (son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: spending, tax and regulatory policy, and education.
He lived in Little Falls, Minnesota before he moved to East Grand Forks, Minnesota, with his family.
He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Free in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Religion provided by his 2010 campaign website.
| Legislative Session:
88th (2013-2014)
Session Details
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/6/2012
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Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/2/2017
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| District: 58 |
Residence: Lakeville |
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Counties Represented:
Dakota, Goodhue
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| Occupation: Attorney, Consultant; In-House Counsel Twin Cities Power, LLC |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Education
State and Local Government
Taxes
Taxes Subcommittee: Tax Reform Division
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| Legislative Session:
87th (2011-2012)
Session Details
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/2/2010
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Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
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| District: 36 |
Residence: Lakeville |
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Counties Represented:
Dakota, Goodhue
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| Occupation: Attorney, Consultant; David A. Thompson Attorney at Law |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
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Committees:
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Education
Judiciary and Public Safety
State Government Innovation and Veterans
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Leadership Position:
Assistant Majority Leader
Leadership Notes: He resigned from this position on December 27, 2011.
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