Clausen, Gregory D. "Greg"
Senate 2013-2022 (District 57)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Dakota
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
10/8/1947
Birth Place:
,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Greg
City of Residence (when first elected):
Apple Valley
Occupation (when first elected):
Educator, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools
EDUCATION
Bloomington High School; Secondary;
Augsburg College; B.A.; Social sciences
University of St. Thomas; M.A.; Education curriculum and instruction
University of St. Thomas; Ed.S.; Education administration
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Roberta (Bobbie)
Children:
Three children: Steven, Elizabeth, and Julie
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: health and human services, education, workforce development, housing and environment.
He announced he would not seek reelection in 2022.
Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota, The Directory, 2013-2014.
Body: Senate
District: 57
Elected: 11/3/2020
Residence: Apple Valley
Term of Office: 1/5/2021 to 1/2/2023
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation: Legislator; retired education administrator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2021 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
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Capital Investment
[He was a member in 2022 only.]
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Higher Education Finance and Policy
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State Government Finance and Policy and Elections
Session Notes:
Senators Klein, Bigham, Clausen, and Representatives Reyer, Hansen, Richardon, Hanson, Bierman, and Huot's elections were contested by their opponents. The contests were dismissed by the courts for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction and failure to state a claim.
Body: Senate
District: 57
Elected: 11/8/2016
Residence: Apple Valley
Term of Office: 1/3/2017 to 1/4/2021
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation: Legislator, retired education administrator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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E-12 Finance and Policy
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Higher Education Finance and Policy
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Local Government
Body: Senate
District: 57
Elected: 11/8/2016
Residence: Apple Valley
Term of Office: 1/3/2017 to 1/4/2021
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation: Legislator, Retired Education Administrator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
E-12 Policy
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Higher Education Finance and Policy
Body: Senate
District: 57
Elected: 11/6/2012
Residence: Apple Valley
Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/2/2017
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation: Legislator, Retired Education Administrator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Education
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Finance: E-12 Policy and Budget Division
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Finance: Higher Education and Workforce Development Budget Division
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Finance: State Departments and Veterans Budget Division
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Higher Education and Workforce Development
Body: Senate
District: 57
Elected: 11/6/2012
Residence: Apple Valley
Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/2/2017
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation: Educator, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Education
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Finance: Health and Human Services Division
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Finance: Higher Education and Workforce Development Division
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Higher Education and Workforce Development
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