Tom Saxhaug
| Tom Saxhaug | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 5th district 3rd (2003–2013) |
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| Assumed office January 7, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | redrawn district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1948 Grand Rapids, Minnesota |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Grand Rapids, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | St. Olaf College |
| Occupation | legislator |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
Tom Saxhaug (born February 22, 1948) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 5, which includes portions of Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard, and Itasca counties in the northern part of the state. He is a retired insurance agent.[1]
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Early life, education, and career
Saxhaug completed his secondary education at Grand Rapids High School in Grand Rapids and later received a B.A. from St. Olaf College in Northfield. Prior to his election to the Senate, he served on the Grand Rapids City Council from 1995 to 1997, and was an Itasca County Commissioner from 1997 to 2003.
Minnesota Senate
Saxhaug was first elected in 2002, and was re-elected in 2006, 2010, and 2012.[1] Following redistricting in 2012, Saxhaug was placed in District 5 alongside Republican Senator John Carlson.[2] Saxhaug defeated Carlson on November 6, 2012.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFL | Tom Saxhaug | 21,301 | 52.33 | ||
| Republican | John Carlson | 19,362 | 47.56 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFL | Tom Saxhaug | 18,269 | 57.76 | -7.29pp | |
| Republican | Dan McGuire | 13,320 | 42.11 | +7.32pp | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFL | Tom Saxhaug | 21,226 | 65.05 | +5.06pp | |
| Republican | Ted Lovdahl | 11,351 | 34.79 | -5.10pp | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFL | Tom Saxhaug | 19,917 | 59.99 | ||
| Republican | J. Mark Wedel | 13,242 | 39.89 | ||
Personal life
Saxhaug and his wife, Nancy, have two children.[1]
References
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External links
- Tom Saxhaug at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Senator Tom Saxhaug official Minnesota Senate website
- Minnesota Public Radio Votetracker: Senator Tom Saxhaug
