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Dick Day
Dick Day was a Republican member of the Minnesota State Senate, representing the 26th District from 1990 to 2009. Day was re-elected in November of 2006 with his term expiring in 2010.
In December 2009, he announced he would be resigning his seat to become a full-time lobbyist for the gambling industry.[1]
Day was the former majority leader of the Minnesota Senate from 1997 to 2006. Before becoming a senator, Day was a member of the Steele County Board of Commissioners from 1980 to 1988 and was a councilman for the City of Owatonna from 1976 to 1980.
Day graduated with his bachelor's degree from Winona State. Day is a former Real Estate Agent and has worked for slots at the state's racetracks.
Committee assignments
Day was a member of these committees:
- Business, Industry and Jobs
- Capital Investment Chairman
- Finance Vice-Chairman
- State and Local Government Operations and Oversight
- Transportation
- Transportation Budget and Policy Division Committee[2].
District 26
Day represented Minnesota Senate District 26. District 26 includes the Owatonna region[3].
Personal
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Dick is married to Janet Day. They have four children and reside in Owatonna, Minnesota.
External links
- Official Minnesota State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by NA |
Minnesota Senate District 26 1990-2009 |
Succeeded by Mike Parry |
