Don Betzold
Don Betzold (b. August 27, 1950) was a Democratic member of the Minnesota State Senate. He was first elected to the position in 1992. Betzold was last re-elected in November of 2006, with his term expiring in 2010. He was defeated in the November 2, 2010, general election.
Betzold graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1972 with his bachelor's degree in journalism and graduated from Hamline University School of Law with his juris doctor degree in 1979. Betzold is a private practice attorney. Betzold also served in the Army Judge Advocate General Reserve Corps from 1976 to 2002.
Committee assignments
Prior to leaving the senate, Betzold was a member of these committees:
- Finance
- Judiciary
- Judiciary Budget Division
- State Government Budget Division (Chair)
- State and Local Government Operations and Oversight[1]
Elections
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Betzold lost re-election to the 51st District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Pam Wolf ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[2]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Betzold won re-election to the 51st District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating Pam Wolf (R).[3]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 51 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Don Betzold (DFL)
|
17,802 | 54.40% | ||
| Pam Wolf (R) | 14,861 | 45.41% | ||
| Write-In | 61 | 0.19% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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District 51
Betzold represented Minnesota Senate District 51. District 51 includes the Minneapolis/St. Paul suburbs of Blaine, Mounds View, and Spring Lake Park[4].
Personal
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Don is married to Lessa Betzold. They have one child and reside in Fridley, Minnesota.
External links
- Don Betzold's official Minnesota State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996
- Minnesota Public Radio votetracker profile
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State Senate District 51 1993–2011 |
Succeeded by Pam Wolf (R) |
