Cy Thao
Cy Thao (b. March 2, 1972) was a Democratic-Farmer Labor member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. He represented District 65A from 2003 to 2011.
Thao is an artist. He earned his B.A. in political science/Studio Art from the University of Minnesota - Morris.
He is married and has 2 children.[1]
Committee assignments
Prior to leaving the house, he served on the following committees:
- Licensing Division (Chair)
- Commerce and Labor
- Game, Fish and Forestry Division
- Healthcare and Human Services Finance Division
- Healthcare and Human Services Policy and Oversight
Elections
2010
Thao chose not to run in the 2010 election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Cy Thao won election to the District 65A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Paul Holgren. [2]
Cy Thao raised $15,805 for his campaign.[3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 65A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Cy Thao (DFL)
|
9,226 | 79.62% | ||
| Paul Holgren (R) | 2,297 | 19.82% | ||
| Write-In | 65 | 0.56% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Campaign finance irregularities
On February 3, 2010 the campaign finance board ordered Thao to pay the state $4,700 because of irregularities in his 2006 and 2008 campaign finances. The board found he had overpaid friends and relatives for work out of his campaign fund. Thao is required to pay $1,700 in public subsidies and a $3,000 civil penalty. He disagreed that he overpaid anyone, and is considering an appeal.[4]
External links
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Cy Thao
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Cy Thao on Facebook
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State House District 65A 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Rene Moran (D) |
