Charron, Michael J. "Mike"
House 2005-2006 (District 56A)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Washington
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
10/23/1956
Birth Place:
Sioux City, Iowa
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Mike
City of Residence (when first elected):
Woodbury
Occupation (when first elected):
University Professor and Chair; Theater Department, Concordia University, St. Paul/Former High School English and Theater Instructor, Atwater High School
EDUCATION
Rochester Lourdes High School; Secondary;
University of London, England, Goldsmith's College; Attended College; Studied Theater
St. Mary's University, Winona; B.A.; English, Communication Arts, and Secondary Education; With Honors
University of Minnesota; M.F.A.; Directing, Fine Arts and Theater
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
Woodbury, Minnesota (City Council);
2001 to 2004
[Elected]
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota State Arts Board;
06/25/2008 to 20??
[Appointed]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Lori
Children:
Two children: Kelsey and Julia (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006.
Body: House
District: 56A
Elected: 11/2/2004
Residence: Woodbury
Term of Office: 1/4/2005 to 1/2/2007
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation: University Professor and Chair; Theater Department, Concordia University, St. Paul/Former High School English and Theater Instructor, Atwater High School
Party:
Republican
Special Session Bills Authored: 2005 1st Sp.S. - Author
Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in general election
Session Interviews
Session Interview
(Video) 2006 House Interview
Session Interview
(Video) 2005 House Interview
Articles & Books About
Martin, Brett. "New Member Reflections: Freshman Legislators Proud of Successes, Bipartisanship." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, July 22, 2005, p. 44-45.
Janovec, Patty. "Performing on a New Stage: Charron Merges Love of Arts and Politics in the House." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 4, 2005, p. 14.
District Files
District File - 2005 District 56A
District File - 2006 District 56A
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.