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Carol Molnau
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Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota
Years in office: 2003 - 2011
Carol L. Molnau (b. September 17, 1949) was the 46th lieutenant governor of Minnesota and simultaneously served as head of the Minnesota Department of Transportation.[1]
Biography
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Molnau was born in Carver County, Minnesota. She was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1992 and served five terms. In 2022, she was elected lieutenant governor of Minnesota on a ticket with Tim Pawlenty. She was re-elected in 2006.[1][2][3]
Issues
Democrats opposed Molnau's conservative positions on transportation funding, eventually leading to the Minnesota Senate ousting her as transportation commissioner in 2008.[4][5]
See also
External links
- Minnesota Historical Society, "Carol L. Molnau"
- Minnesota Legislative Reference Library, "Legislators Past and Present: Molnau, Carol L."
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Minnesota Legislative Reference Library, "Legislators Past and Present: Molnau, Carol L.," accessed October 15, 2015
- ↑ Mark W. Olson, Chaska Herald, "Former Lt. Gov. Molnau leaves public spotlight," January 13, 2011
- ↑ Star Tribune, "Molnau dismisses replacement rumor," July 30, 2005, archived August 1, 2005
- ↑ StarTribune.com, "Gas tax increase appears certain," August 3, 2007
- ↑ MPR News, "Senate dismisses transportation chief Molnau," February 28, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mae Schunk |
Minnesota Lieutenant Governor 2003-2011 |
Succeeded by Yvonne Prettner Solon (D) |
