McGowan, Patrick D. "Pat"
Senate 1989-94 (District 33)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Hennepin, Wright
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
3/3/1951
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Pat
City of Residence (when first elected):
Maple Grove
Occupation (when first elected):
Sergeant, Minneapolis Police Department
EDUCATION
Mankato State University; B.S.; Criminal Justice Studies, Cum Laude
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Government:
Hennepin County, Minnesota (Sheriff);
01/03/1995 to ?
[Elected]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Ellen Aspenson
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: crime, education, suburban property taxes, environmental protection issues.
Body:
Senate
District:
33
Elected:
11/3/1992
Residence:
Maple Grove
Term of Office:
1/4/1993 to 12/27/1994
(unfinished term)
Counties Represented:
Hennepin, Wright
Occupation:
Sergeant, Minneapolis Police Department
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Crime Prevention
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Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention Finance Division
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Ethics and Campaign Reform
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Finance
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Finance: Finance State Government Division
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Gaming Regulation
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Judiciary: Joint Crime Prevention and Judiciary Privacy
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Rules and Administration
Leadership Position:
Assistant Minority Leader
Leadership Position:
Minority Whip
Reason for unfinished term:
Elected to other office
Session Notes:
He was elected to the Hennepin County Sheriff position in the November 1994 elections.
Body:
Senate
District:
48
Elected:
11/6/1990
Residence:
Maple Grove
Term of Office:
1/7/1991 to 1/3/1993
Counties Represented:
Hennepin, Wright
Occupation:
Sergeant, Minneapolis Police Department
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Elections and Ethics
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Finance
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Finance: Economic and State Affairs Division
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Gaming Regulation
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Judiciary
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Judiciary: Criminal Justice System Oversight
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Judiciary: Criminal Law Division
Leadership Position:
Assistant Minority Leader
Leadership Position:
Minority Whip
Body:
Senate
District:
48
Elected:
12/20/1988
Residence:
Maple Grove
Term of Office:
1/3/1989 to 1/6/1991
(Special Election)
Counties Represented:
Hennepin, Wright
Occupation:
Sergeant, Minneapolis Police Department
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Economic Development and Housing
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Elections and Ethics
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General Legislation and Public Gaming
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Judiciary
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Judiciary: Criminal Law Division
Session Notes:
He won the Senate special election held due to the resignation of Tad Jude. He was sworn in on January 3, 1989.
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