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Senate 1971-72 (District 66); Senate 1973-2002 (District 2)

Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

Counties Served: Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk, Red Lake

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 6/2/1944

Birth Place: Crookston, Minnesota

Birth County: Polk

Birth Country: United States

Date of Death:

Gender: Male

Religion: Lutheran

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names:

City of Residence (when first elected): Ada

Occupation (when first elected): Teacher

EDUCATION

Central High School, Crookston; Secondary; Graduate
Mayville State, North Dakota; B.S.;
Moorhead State College; Attended Graduate School; School Administration, Master's Work
North Dakota State University; Attended Graduate School; School Administration, Master's Work

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Board on Aging; [Dates Unknown] [Appointed]

State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees (Appointed by Governor Dayton); 12/20/2016 to ? [Appointed]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Nancy "Nance" (when first elected, no longer listed in 1985); Paulette (first listed in 1994)
Children: Four children: Dean, Amy, and Jennifer
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Donald M. Moe - Brother

GENERAL NOTES

Special Legislative Concerns: finance, economic development, education, agriculture.

He was a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.

He ran as the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Lieutenant Governor in 1998.

He ran as the Democratic-Farmer-Labor endorsed candidate for Minnesota Governor in 2002.

Religion provided by the Catholic Bulletin, 3/21/1975.

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Total Days Served: 11690

SESSIONS SERVED

82nd Legislative Session (2001-2002)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/3/2001

Body: Senate

District: 02

Elected: 11/7/2000

Residence: Erskine

Term of Office: 1/1/2001 to 1/5/2003
Oath Date: 1/3/2001

Counties Represented: Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk

Occupation: Consultant

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2001 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author 2001 1st Sp.S. - Author
2002 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author 2002 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Jobs, Housing and Community Development
Rules and Administration (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Committees (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Elections
Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules
Rules and Administration: Personnel (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Redistricting (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Senate Budget (Chair)
Taxes
Taxes: Property Tax Budget Division

Leadership Position: Majority Leader

Leadership Position: President Pro Tempore

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81st Legislative Session (1999-2000) (second half of Senate term)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/5/1999

Body: Senate

District: 02

Elected: 11/5/1996

Residence: Erskine

Term of Office: 1/6/1997 to 12/31/2000
Oath Date: 1/7/1997

Counties Represented: Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk

Occupation: Consultant

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Education Finance
Election Laws
Rules and Administration (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Committees (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules
Rules and Administration: Personnel (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Senate Budget (Chair)

Leadership Position: Majority Leader

Leadership Position: President Pro Tempore

80th Legislative Session (1997-1998)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/7/1997

Body: Senate

District: 02

Elected: 11/5/1996

Residence: Erskine

Term of Office: 1/6/1997 to 12/31/2000
Oath Date: 1/7/1997

Counties Represented: Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk

Occupation: Consultant

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Education Finance
Election Laws
Rules and Administration (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Committees (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules
Rules and Administration: Personnel (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Senate Budget (Chair)

Leadership Position: Majority Leader

Leadership Position: President Pro Tempore

79th Legislative Session (1995-1996) (second half of Senate term)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/3/1995

Body: Senate

District: 02

Elected: 11/3/1992

Residence: Erskine

Term of Office: 1/4/1993 to 1/5/1997
Oath Date: 1/5/1993

Counties Represented: Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk

Occupation: Consultant

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Education
Education: Higher Education Division
Ethics and Campaign Reform
Rules and Administration (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Committees (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules
Rules and Administration: Personnel (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Senate Budget (Chair)

Leadership Position: Majority Leader

Leadership Position: President Pro Tempore - He was selected as President Pro Tempore on January 16, 1996.

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78th Legislative Session (1993-1994)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/5/1993

Body: Senate

District: 02

Elected: 11/3/1992

Residence: Erskine

Term of Office: 1/4/1993 to 1/5/1997
Oath Date: 1/5/1993

Counties Represented: Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk

Occupation: Legislator/Vice President, Coleman Christison Advertising Agency

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Education
Education: Higher Education Division
Ethics and Campaign Reform
Rules and Administration (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Committees (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules
Rules and Administration: Personnel (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Senate Budget (Chair)

Leadership Position: Majority Leader

77th Legislative Session (1991-1992)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/8/1991

Body: Senate

District: 02

Elected: 11/6/1990

Residence: Erskine

Term of Office: 1/7/1991 to 1/3/1993
Oath Date: 1/8/1991

Counties Represented: Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk

Occupation: Legislator/Vice President, Coleman Christison Advertising Agency

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Elections and Ethics
Redistricting (Chair)
Rules and Administration (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Committees (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules
Rules and Administration: Personnel (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Senate Budget (Chair)

Leadership Position: Majority Leader

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76th Legislative Session (1989-1990) (second half of Senate term)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/3/1989

Body: Senate

District: 02

Elected: 11/4/1986

Residence: Erskine

Term of Office: 1/5/1987 to 1/6/1991
Oath Date: 1/6/1987

Counties Represented: Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk

Occupation: Legislator/Vice President, Coleman Christison Advertising Agency

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Elections and Ethics
Rules and Administration (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Committees (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules
Rules and Administration: Personnel (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Senate Budget (Chair)

Leadership Position: Majority Leader

75th Legislative Session (1987-1988)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/6/1987

Body: Senate

District: 02

Elected: 11/4/1986

Residence: Erskine

Term of Office: 1/5/1987 to 1/6/1991
Oath Date: 1/6/1987

Counties Represented: Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk

Occupation: Legislator/Vice President, Coleman Christison Advertising Agency, Agribusiness and Energy Division

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Elections and Ethics
Rules and Administration (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Committees (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules
Rules and Administration: Personnel (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Senate Budget (Chair)

Leadership Position: Majority Leader

74th Legislative Session (1985-1986) (second half of Senate term)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/8/1985

Body: Senate

District: 02

Elected: 11/2/1982

Residence: Erskine

Term of Office: 1/3/1983 to 1/4/1987
Oath Date: 1/4/1983

Counties Represented: Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk

Occupation: Legislator/Vice President, Coleman Christison Advertising Agency

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Elections and Ethics
Rules and Administration (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Bill Scheduling (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Committees (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules
Rules and Administration: Personnel (Chair)

Leadership Position: Majority Leader

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73rd Legislative Session (1983-1984)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/4/1983

Body: Senate

District: 02

Elected: 11/2/1982

Residence: Ada

Term of Office: 1/3/1983 to 1/4/1987
Oath Date: 1/4/1983

Counties Represented: Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk

Occupation: Legislator/Vice President, Coleman Christison Advertising Agency

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Elections and Ethics
Rules and Administration (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Bill Scheduling (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Committees (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules
Rules and Administration: Personnel (Chair)

Leadership Position: Majority Leader

72nd Legislative Session (1981-1982)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/6/1981

Body: Senate

District: 02

Elected: 11/4/1980

Residence: Ada

Term of Office: 1/5/1981 to 1/2/1983
Oath Date: 1/6/1981

Counties Represented: Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk

Occupation: None Listed

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Elections and Reapportionment
Rules and Administration (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Bill Scheduling (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Committees (Chair)
Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules
Rules and Administration: Personnel (Chair)

Leadership Position: Majority Leader

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71st Legislative Session (1979-1980) (second half of Senate term)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/3/1979

Body: Senate

District: 02

Elected: 11/2/1976

Residence: Ada

Term of Office: 1/3/1977 to 1/4/1981
Oath Date: 1/4/1977

Counties Represented: Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk

Occupation: Farm Implement Business

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Elections
Finance (Chair)
Finance: Education (Chair)
Finance: Semi-State and Transportation
Rules and Administration
Rules and Administration: Bill Scheduling
Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules
Rules and Administration: Personnel

70th Legislative Session (1977-1978)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/4/1977

Body: Senate

District: 02

Elected: 11/2/1976

Residence: Ada

Term of Office: 1/3/1977 to 1/4/1981
Oath Date: 1/4/1977

Counties Represented: Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk

Occupation: Farm Implement Business

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Elections
Finance (Chair)
Finance: Education (Chair)
Rules and Administration
Rules and Administration: Bill Scheduling
Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules

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69th Legislative Session (1975-1976) (second half of Senate term)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/7/1975

Body: Senate

District: 02

Elected: 11/7/1972

Residence: Ada

Term of Office: 1/1/1973 to 1/2/1977
Oath Date: 1/2/1973

Counties Represented: Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk

Occupation: Farm Implement Business

Party: Nonpartisan Election-Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus

Committees:

Education
Education: School Finance
Finance
Finance: State Departments II
Finance: Welfare-Corrections
Natural Resources and Agriculture (Chair)
Rules and Administration
Rules and Administration: Permanent Rules

68th Legislative Session (1973-1974)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/2/1973

Body: Senate

District: 02

Elected: 11/7/1972

Residence: Ada

Term of Office: 1/1/1973 to 1/2/1977
Oath Date: 1/2/1973

Counties Represented: Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk

Occupation: None Listed

Party: Nonpartisan Election-Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus

Committees:

Education
Education: School Finance
Finance
Finance: Administrative State Departments
Finance: Welfare and Corrections (Chair)
Natural Resources and Agriculture
Natural Resources and Agriculture: Water Resources

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67th Legislative Session (1971-1972)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/5/1971

Body: Senate

District: 66

Elected: 11/3/1970

Residence: Ada

Term of Office: 1/4/1971 to 12/31/1972
Oath Date: 1/5/1971

Counties Represented: Norman, Polk, Red Lake

Occupation: Teacher

Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

Committees:

Elections and Reapportionment
General Legislation
Higher Education
Public Highways

OTHER INFORMATION

Articles & Books About

Featherly, Kevin. "The Real Roger Moe." Politics in Minnesota, May 15, 2014.

News Sources

The Library maintains newspaper clippings on individual legislators during their terms. Clippings are available from 1973 to the present in a variety of formats: 1973-1999, microfiche available at the Library; 2000-2009, scanned in yearly compilations and digitally available on the legislative network; 2009-present, archived in a searchable database maintained by the Library and available on the legislative network.

District News Files

2000 (02)

2001 (02)

2002 (02)

These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

Archive Collections

Roger D. Moe Papers, 1943-2005 (Available in the Minnesota Historical Society's Collections)

Photographs

Senator Gene Merriam, Senator Carol Flynn, and Senator Roger Moe enjoy themselves during retirement ceremonies on the last day of session, St. Paul, Minnesota. 4/3/1996. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Senator Larry Pogemiller, Senator Dick Cohen, Senate staff person Vic Moore, and Senator Roger Moe talk during a Senate floor session, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1993. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Senator Gregory Dahl and Senator Roger Moe listen to Senator Ron Dicklich speak during a DFL press conference, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1991. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Senator Roger Moe speaks on the Senate floor, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1990. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Senators Larry Pogemiller, Roger Moe, Doug Johnson, and LeRoy Stumpf at a DFL press conference, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1989. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Senators Ron Dicklich, William Luther, Allan Spear, Roger Moe, and Duane Benson read a bill during a Senate floor session, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1988. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Senator Roger Moe speaks to a group of farmers, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1987. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Senators Larry Pogemiller, Doug Johnson, LeRoy Stumpf, and Roger Moe confer with Representative Robert Vanasek and Representative Dee Long in a tax conference committee, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1987-1990. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Senator Bill Luther, Senator Duane Benson, and Senator Roger Moe talk on the Senate floor, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1983-1986. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Senators Chuck Davis, Gary DeCramer, LeRoy Stumpf, Charlie Berg, and Roger Moe discuss a bill during a Senate floor session, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1983-1986. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Senator William Luther, Senator Roger Moe, and Senator James Ulland examine a bill during a Senate floor session, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1981-1984. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Senators Marvin Hanson, Roger Moe, and Doug Johnson, and Representatives Irv Anderson, Harry Sieben, and Willis Eken, and others in negotiations prior to a 1981 special session to address the state's severe budget difficulties, St. Paul, Minnesota. 1981. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Senator Keith Langseth, Senator Roger Moe, and Senator Marvin Hanson converse on the Senate floor, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1980-1982. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Senator Robert Ashbach and Senator Roger Moe listen to testimony during a committee hearing, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1980. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Senator Doug Johnson, Senator Roger Moe, Senator Nick Coleman, and Senator Marvin Hanson discuss a bill during a committee hearing, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1979. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Senator Nick Coleman and Senator Roger Moe converse during a committee hearing, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1977-1980. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Senator Nick Coleman, Senator Doug Johnson, and others confer in the Governor's reception room, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1977-1980. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Senator Gerald Willet, Senator Ed Schrom, Senator Roger Moe, Senate staff person Ardella Tischler, and Senator Howard Olson in a Natural Resources and Agriculture committee hearing, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1975-1976. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Representative Irv Anderson, Senator Jerald Anderson, and Senator Roger Moe discuss legislation, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1973-1976. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

Senator Sam Solon, Senator Roger Moe, and George Conzemius converse in the Senate Retiring Room, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1973-1976. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

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