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Ziegler, Donald N.

Senate 1999-2000 (District 26)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Blue Earth, Faribault, Martin, Waseca, Watonwan

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 3/6/1949 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Blue Earth
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer/Electrical Contractor

EDUCATION

Southwest Technical College; Vocational-Technical School; Electrical Construction

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Joyce
Children: Two children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Special Legislative Concerns: agriculture, taxes, environment and natural resources.

Total Days Served: 638

SESSIONS SERVED

81st Legislative Session (1999-2000) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 26
Elected: 3/30/1999
Residence: Blue Earth
Term of Office: 4/6/1999 to 1/2/2001 (Special Election)
Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Faribault, Martin, Waseca, Watonwan
Occupation: Farmer/Electrical Contractor
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
  • Children, Families and Learning
  • Children, Families and Learning/Education Finance: Family and Early Childhood Education Budget Division
  • State Government Finance
  • Transportation
Session Notes: He won the Senate special election held due to the resignation of Tracy Beckman. He was sworn in on April 6, 1999.

District Files

District File - 2000 District 26
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

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