Tom Saxhaug

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Tom Saxhaug is a Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party member of the Minnesota Senate since 2002. Saxhaug serves as the current Majority Whip of the Minnesota Senate. Before becoming a Senator, Saxhaug was a member of the Itasca County Board of Commissioners from 1996 to 2002 and a Grand Rapids City Councilman from 1994 to 1996.

Saxhaug graduated from Saint Olaf College with his Bachelor's degree and is an Insurance Agent when the Senate is not in session.

Committee Assignments

Saxhaug is a member of these committees:

• E-12 Education Budget and Policy Division
• Economic Development and Housing Budget Division
• Education
• Environment and Natural Resources
• Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Budget Division^[1].

District 3

Saxhaug represents Minnesota Senate District 3. District 3 includes the Grand Rapids and International Falls Region^[2].

Personal

Tom is married to Nancy Saxhaug. They have two children and reside in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

External links

• Official Minnesota State Senate website
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002

References

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