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Murray, Rich

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Map of Albert Lea
Albert Lea, MN

House 2011-2012 (District 27A)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Freeborn, Mower

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 07/21/1957 Date of Death: 
Birth Place:  Birth County:  Birth Country:
Other Names:
Gender:  Male Religion:  Presbyterian
City of Residence (when first elected):  Albert Lea

Occupation (when first elected):  Small Business Owner; Investment Advisor, President and Managing Director, ISC Financial Advisors

EDUCATION

Mankato State University; B.S.; Business
University of St. Thomas; M.B.A.; Business

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

MilitaryUnited States Army ??/??/???? to ??/??/????

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Sandy (married around 1976)
Children: Four children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He moved to Albert Lea, Minnesota around 1983.

He was a baseball, traveling baseball and Junior High football coach.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church.

Religion provided by his 2010 campaign website.

Legislative Session: 87th (2011-2012)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/2/2010 Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
District: 27A Residence: Albert Lea
Counties Represented: Freeborn, Mower
Occupation: Small Business Owner; Investment Advisor, President and Managing Director, ISC Financial Advisors
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:  
Committees:
Government Operations and Elections Minutes
Jobs and Economic Development Finance Minutes
State Government Finance Minutes
Transportation Policy and Finance Minutes
Session Notes: His margin of victory over Robin Brown was only 57 votes so an automatic recount occurred. After the recount he was declared the winner by 57 votes.

OTHER INFORMATION

Audio/Video
Session Interview (Video) 2011 House Interview


Articles & Books About
Schutz, Lee Ann. "Start Early and Stay Late." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, January 28, 2011, p. 20.




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