Dennis Frederickson
Dennis Frederickson (b. July 27, 1939) was a Republican member of the Minnesota State Senate, representing the 21st District from 1981 to 2011. Fredrickson was last re-elected in November of 2006 with his term expiring in 2010. He served as president pro tempore from 2007-2011 and was assistant minority leader from 1993 to 1998. Before becoming a state legislator, Fredrickson was a county commissioner for Redwood County from 1972 to 1980. He did not run for re-election in 2010.
On March 30, 2010, Frederickson announced he would not be seeking re-election.[1]
Fredrickson graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in 1961 and is a retired farmer and former US Navy pilot.
Committee assignments
Prior to leaving the senate, Fredrickson was a member of these committees:
- Capital Investment
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Budget Division (Ranking Minority Member)
- Finance (Ranking Minority Member)
- Rules and Administration[2].
Elections
2010
Frederickson chose not to run in the 2010 election.
2006
On November 7, 2006, Frederickson won election to the 21st District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating opponents Margie Hoyt (DFL) and Brian Bretzman (I).[3]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 21 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Dennis Frederickson (R)
|
17,262 | 59.72% | ||
| Margie Hoyt (DFL) | 9,813 | 33.95% | ||
| Brian Bretzman (I) | 1,810 | 6.26% | ||
| Write-In | 22 | 0.08% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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District 21
Fredrickson represented Minnesota Senate District 21. District 21 includes Brown, Lyon, and Redwood Counties[4].
Personal
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Dennis is married to Marj Fredrickson. The have three children and reside in New Ulm, Minnesota.
External links
- Dennis Frederickson's official campaign website
- Dennis Frederickson's official Minnesota State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ Twin Cities, "30 years is enough for state Sen. Dennis Frederickson," March 30, 2010
- ↑ "Minnesota Senate" List of Standing Committees
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Official Results General Election - Nov. 7, 2006," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ "Minnesota Secretary of State" Map of Senate District 21 (dead link)
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State Senate District 21 1981–2011 |
Succeeded by Gary Dahms (R) |
