Jennings, David M. "Dave"
House 1979-82 (District 27B); House 1983-86 (District 29A)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Martin, Watonwan
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
12/17/1948
Birth Place:
Truman, Minnesota
Birth County:
Martin
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
5/21/2023
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Dave
City of Residence (when first elected):
Truman
Occupation (when first elected):
Small Construction/Self-Employed
EDUCATION
Truman High School; Secondary; 1966
Mankato State University; B.S.; Political Science, Magna Cum Laude, 1976
University of Florida, Law School; Attended Law School; Dropped Out, 1977
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Marine Corps (Sergeant, 5 years);
19?? to 1972
U.S. Legislative Staff/Council/Commission:
United States House of Representatives (District Representative for United States Representative Tom Hagedorn);
1977 to 1977
State Agency:
Minnesota Department of Commerce (Commissioner);
01/1999 to 08/06/1999
[Appointed]
School Board/Administration:
Minneapolis School District, Minnesota (Interim Superintendent of Schools);
01/2002 to 10/2003
[Appointed]
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Historical Society (Deputy Director of Operations);
09/13/2004 to 2005
School Board/Administration:
Chaska School District 112, Minnesota (Superintendent of Schools);
07/01/2005 to 06/30/2010
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Lea (when first elected, divorced in 1985); Susan (Sue) Chesley (married in November 1986)
Children:
One child: John Thomas (J.T.) (son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He sought the Independent Republican endorsement for Governor of Minnesota in the 1982 and 1986 elections. He lost the 1986 endorsement to Cal Ludeman.
Body:
House
District:
29A
Elected:
11/6/1984
Residence:
Truman
Term of Office:
1/8/1985 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented:
Martin, Watonwan
Occupation:
Carpenter
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
-
Budget (Chair)
-
Rules and Legislative Administration
Leadership Position:
Speaker of the House
Body:
House
District:
29A
Elected:
11/2/1982
Residence:
Truman
Term of Office:
1/4/1983 to 1/7/1985
Counties Represented:
Martin, Watonwan
Occupation:
Carpenter
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
-
Education
-
Education: Education Finance Division
-
Rules and Legislative Administration
-
Rules and Legislative Administration: Permanent Rules
Leadership Position:
Minority Leader
Body:
House
District:
27B
Elected:
11/4/1980
Residence:
Truman
Term of Office:
1/6/1981 to 1/3/1983
Counties Represented:
Martin, Watonwan
Occupation:
Carpenter
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
-
Education
-
Education: School Aids Division
-
Energy
-
Reapportionment and Elections
Leadership Position:
Minority Leader
Leadership Notes: He was elected Minority Leader by his caucus in 1982 after Glen Sherwood resigned.
Body:
House
District:
27B
Elected:
11/7/1978
Residence:
Truman
Term of Office:
1/3/1979 to 1/5/1981
Counties Represented:
Martin, Watonwan
Occupation:
Small Construction/Self-Employed
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
-
Criminal Justice
-
Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement and Corrections
-
Education
-
Education: School Aids Division
-
Financial Institutions and Insurance
-
Financial Institutions and Insurance: Insurance
Articles & Books About
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.