Drew, John
House 1979-82 (District 63B)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Ramsey
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
8/10/1940
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
2/24/1997
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected):
Insurance Company Computer Supervisor, Mutual Service Insurance Company, EDP Department
EDUCATION
Central High School; Secondary;
University of Minnesota; Attended College;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Board/Commissioner:
Ramsey County, Minnesota (Southwest District Planning Council, Social Service Advisory Board);
19?? to 19??
[Elected]
Military:
United States Army (2 years);
19?? to 19??
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
St. Paul, Minnesota (City Council, 3rd District, 2 terms);
01/1984 to 01/04/1988
[Elected]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Mary
Children:
Two children: Stephanie (daughter), Kevin (son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He ran unsuccessfully as the Independent Republican party endorsed candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives in the 1982 election. His opponent, Dick Cohen, defeated him by 14 votes so a recount occurred. The recount confirmed that Dick Cohen had won.
He moved to the Rainbow Inn resort near Garrison and Onamia, Minnesota in 1988.
He ran unsuccessfully as the Independent Republican party endorsed candidate for Minnesota Treasurer in the 1986 election. He lost to Michael McGrath.
He had diabetes.
He died after suffering a heart attack in a hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. he was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minnesota.
Body: House
District: 63B
Elected: 11/4/1980
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/6/1981 to 1/3/1983
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation: Computer Supervisor; Mutual Service Insurance Company, EDP Department
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Education
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Education: Discipline
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Education: Joint House/Senate Subcommittee on Libraries
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Game and Fish
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Local and Urban Affairs
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Local and Urban Affairs: Governmental Administration
Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in general election
Body: House
District: 63B
Elected: 11/7/1978
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/3/1979 to 1/5/1981
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation: Insurance Company Computer Supervisor, Mutual Service Insurance Company, EDP Department
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Criminal Justice
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Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement and Corrections
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Education
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Education: Higher Education Division
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Health and Welfare
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Health and Welfare: Social Services
Articles & Books About
"Former Legislator John Drew, 56 (Obituary)." Star Tribune, February 26, 1997.
Bonner, Brian. "J. Drew, Ex-Lawmaker, Dies (Obituary). St. Paul Pioneer Press, February 26, 1997.
Meryhew, Richard. "New Lifestyle Isn't Ex-Politicians Last Resort - It's His First." Star Tribune, May 29, 1989, p. 1A, 7A.
Kimball, Joe. "Bipartisan Crowd Shows Affection for John Drew." Star Tribune, January 13, 1988, p. 1B, 4B.
Ison, Chris. "Politics Go Out the Window in Effort to Help John Drew." Star Tribune, November 21, 1987, p. 3B.
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.
The Minnesota Legislative Reference Library has collected newspaper articles on legislators since 1973. They are available in the Library.