Tjornhom, Christopher M. "Chris"
House 1985-90 (District 40A)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1959 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Richfield, Minnesota
Birth County:
Hennepin
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
5/29/2012
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Chris
City of Residence (when first elected):
Richfield
Occupation (when first elected):
Painting Contractor
EDUCATION
Northwestern College; Attended College; Business Administration and Social Science
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Single (when elected); Bethany (after leaving office)
Children:
Three children: Tommy (son); Rachael and Sofia (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Body: House
District: 40A
Elected: 11/8/1988
Residence: Richfield
Term of Office: 1/3/1989 to 1/7/1991
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Painting Contractor
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Economic Development
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Economic Development: International Trade and Technology Division
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Financial Institutions and Housing
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Financial Institutions and Housing: Housing Division
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Governmental Operations
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Governmental Operations: Personnel
Body: House
District: 40A
Elected: 11/4/1986
Residence: Richfield
Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/2/1989
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Self-Employed Painting Contractor
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Economic Development and Housing
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Economic Development and Housing: Housing and Community Development
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Governmental Operations
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Governmental Operations: Personnel
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Metropolitan Affairs
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Metropolitan Affairs: Government Structure
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Metropolitan Affairs: Transportation
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Regulated Industries
Session Notes:
His margin of victory over David Sumnicht was only about 65 votes so an automatic recount occurred. After the recount he was declared the winner by 67 votes.
Body: House
District: 40A
Elected: 11/6/1984
Residence: Richfield
Term of Office: 1/8/1985 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Painting Contractor
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Commerce and Economic Development
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Commerce and Economic Development: Housing and Consumer Protection (Chair)
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Local and Urban Affairs
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Local and Urban Affairs: Local Government Affairs
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Regulated Industries and Energy
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Regulated Industries and Energy: Utilities
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Taxes
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Taxes: Sales Tax
Articles & Books About
"Christopher M. 'Chris' Tjornhom (Obituary)." Star Tribune, May 31, 2012.
"Signs of the times: Chris Tjornhom's business hits its peak during elections." Pioneer Press, October 20, 1994.
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