Oliver, Edward Carl "Ed"
Senate 1993-2002 (District 43)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Carver, Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
5/31/1930
Birth Place:
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Birth County:
Ramsey
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
6/6/2022
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Ed
City of Residence (when first elected):
Deephaven
Occupation (when first elected):
Investment Sales and Arbitrator
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota; B.A.; Economics
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Air Force, Korean War;
[Dates Unknown]
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Great Lakes Commission ;
1999 to 01/01/2011
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota State Arts Board;
06/12/2003 to 01/03/2011
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Charlotte "Charty"
Children:
Three children: Charles, Andrew, and Peter (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: business climate, property taxes, health care, environment, education.
He ran for the Republican endorsement for the Minnesota House of Representatives in the 2006 primary election. He lost to John Berns.
Body: Senate
District: 43
Elected: 11/7/2000
Residence: Deephaven
Term of Office: 1/3/2001 to 1/6/2003
Counties Represented:
Carver, Hennepin
Occupation: Investment Industry Arbitrator/Mediator
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Commerce
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Commerce: Banking
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Commerce: Insurance
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Rules and Administration: Elections
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Taxes
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Taxes: Property Tax Budget Division
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Telecommunications, Energy and Utilities
Leadership Position:
Assistant Minority Leader
Body: Senate
District: 43
Elected: 11/5/1996
Residence: Deephaven
Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/2/2001
Counties Represented:
Carver, Hennepin
Occupation: Investment Industry Arbitrator/Mediator
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Commerce
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Commerce: Banking
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Commerce: Insurance
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Housing and Economic Development
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Labor and Management
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development/Commerce/Human Resources Finance Comm.: Economic Development Budget Division
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Taxes
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Taxes/Local and Metropolitan Government: Property Taxes and Local Government Budget Division
Leadership Position:
Assistant Minority Leader
Body: Senate
District: 43
Elected: 11/5/1996
Residence: Deephaven
Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/2/2001
Counties Represented:
Carver, Hennepin
Occupation: Investment Industry Arbitrator/Mediator
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Commerce
-
Commerce: Banking
-
Commerce: Insurance
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development/Commerce/Human Resources Finance Comm.: Economic Development Budget Division
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Judiciary
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Judiciary: Family Law
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Local and Metropolitan Government
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Taxes
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Taxes/Local and Metropolitan Government: Property Taxes and Local Government Budget Division
Body: Senate
District: 43
Elected: 11/3/1992
Residence: Deephaven
Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/6/1997
Counties Represented:
Carver, Hennepin
Occupation: Investment Sales and Arbitrator
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Commerce and Consumer Protection
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Commerce and Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection and Regulated Industries
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Commerce and Consumer Protection: Insurance
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Health Care
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Metropolitan and Local Government
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Metropolitan and Local Government: Metropolitan Affairs
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Taxes and Tax Laws: Income and Sales Tax
Body: Senate
District: 43
Elected: 11/3/1992
Residence: Deephaven
Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/6/1997
Counties Represented:
Carver, Hennepin
Occupation: Investment Sales and Arbitrator
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
-
Commerce and Consumer Protection
-
Commerce and Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection and Regulated Industries
-
Commerce and Consumer Protection: Insurance
-
Health Care
-
Metropolitan and Local Government
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Metropolitan and Local Government: Metropolitan Affairs
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Metropolitan and Local Government: Metropolitan and Local Government Tax Division
Articles & Books About
Oliver, Edward Carl [obituary]. Star Tribune, June 10, 2022.
District Files
District File - 2000 District 43
District File - 2002 District 43
District File - 2001 District 43
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.
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