Randy Demmer | |
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Member of the MinnesotaHouseofRepresentatives from the 29A district | |
In office January 7, 2003 –January 3, 2011 | |
Succeeded by | Duane Quam |
Personal details | |
Born | January 3,1957 |
Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
Spouse | Kathy |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Hayfield,Minnesota |
Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
Profession | Business owner,legislator |
Randy L. Demmer (born January 3,1957) is an American politician and a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives who represented District 29A,which includes portions of Dodge and Olmsted counties in the southeastern part of the state. A Republican,he is also a local business owner,manager,and consultant. [1]
Demmer graduated from Hayfield High School in Hayfield,then attended the University of Minnesota,earning his B.A. in agricultural business administration. He is a former 11-year board member and treasurer of the Hayfield School District.
Demmer was first elected in 2002,and was re-elected in 2004,2006 and 2008. He was a member of the House's K-12 Education Policy and Oversight Committee,the Taxes Committee,and the Ways and Means Committee. He also served on the Finance subcommittees for the K-12 Education Finance Division and the Transportation Finance and Policy Division. [2] He was assistant minority leader in the 2009-2010 Session. [1]
In 2008,he unsuccessfully sought the Republican Party's endorsement to run for the United States House of Representatives in Minnesota's 1st congressional district. [1] [3]
In December 2009,he announced that he would again seek the Republican Party's endorsement for the congressional seat in 2010,challenging incumbent Democrat Tim Walz. [4] On April 17,2010,he received the GOP endorsement. [5]