Davnie, Jim
House 2001-2012 (District 62A); House 2013-2022 (District 63A)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
4/13/1959
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Birth County:
Hennepin
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected):
Middle School Teacher, Buffalo Community Middle School/Former Professional Chef
EDUCATION
Bloomington Jefferson High School; Secondary;
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; B.S.; Psychology and Social Work
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; M.P.A.;
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; M.Ed.; Education
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Cara Letofsky
Children:
Two children: Eamon, and Rose (she was born while he was in office)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He grew up in Chicago, Illinois, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Bloomington.
He announced he would not seek reelection in 2022.
Body: House
District: 63A
Elected: 11/3/2020
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/5/2021 to 1/2/2023
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Executive Director, SciMathMN
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Commerce Finance and Policy
Minutes
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Early Childhood Finance and Policy
Minutes
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Education Finance (Chair)
Minutes
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Ethics (Chair)
Minutes
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Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy
Minutes
Body: House
District: 63A
Elected: 11/6/2018
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/8/2019 to 1/4/2021
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Executive Director, SciMathMN
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Ways & Means
Minutes
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Ways & Means: Education Finance Division (Chair)
Minutes
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Ways & Means: Jobs and Economic Development Finance Division
Minutes
Body: House
District: 63A
Elected: 11/8/2016
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/3/2017 to 1/7/2019
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Executive Director, SciMathMN
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2017 1st Sp.S. - Author
Body: House
District: 63A
Elected: 11/4/2014
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/6/2015 to 1/2/2017
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Financial Educator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2015 1st Sp.S. - Author
Body: House
District: 63A
Elected: 11/6/2012
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/5/2015
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Financial Educator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Body: House
District: 62A
Elected: 11/2/2010
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Financial Educator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2011 1st Sp.S. - Author
Body: House
District: 62A
Elected: 11/4/2008
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/6/2009 to 1/3/2011
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Social Studies Teacher, Buffalo Community Middle School
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Commerce and Labor
Minutes
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Commerce and Labor: Labor and Consumer Protection Division (Chair)
Minutes
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Finance: K-12 Education Finance Division
Minutes
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K-12 Education Policy and Oversight
Minutes
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Taxes
Minutes
Body: House
District: 62A
Elected: 11/7/2006
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/5/2009
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Teacher, Buffalo Community Middle School
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Commerce and Labor
Minutes
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Commerce and Labor: Labor and Consumer Protection Division (Chair)
Minutes
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E-12 Education
Minutes
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Finance: Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division: K-12 Finance Division
Minutes
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Finance: Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division: K-12 Finance Division: Disparities in Student Support and Service
Minutes
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Taxes
Minutes
Body: House
District: 62A
Elected: 11/2/2004
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/4/2005 to 1/2/2007
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Teacher
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Body: House
District: 62A
Elected: 11/5/2002
Residence: Buffalo
Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 1/3/2005
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Educator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Body: House
District: 62A
Elected: 11/7/2000
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/3/2001 to 1/6/2003
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Middle School Teacher, Buffalo Community Middle School/Former Professional Chef
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2001 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
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Education Policy
Minutes
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K-12 Education Finance
Minutes
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Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
Minutes