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    Tjornhom, Christopher M. "Chris"

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1985-90 (District 40A)

    Party when first elected:  Independent Republican

    Counties Served:  Hennepin

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: ??/??/1959 (uncertain)
    Birth Place: Richfield, Minnesota
    Birth County: Hennepin
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 5/29/2012
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names: Chris
    City of Residence (when first elected): Richfield
    Occupation (when first elected): Painting Contractor

    EDUCATION

    Northwestern College; Attended College; Business Administration and Social Science

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Single (when elected); Bethany (after leaving office)
    Children: Three children: Tommy (son); Rachael and Sofia (daughters)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    Most recent term photo
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    Total Days Served: 2191

    SESSIONS SERVED

    76th Legislative Session (1989-1990)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 40A
    Elected: 11/8/1988
    Residence: Richfield
    Term of Office: 1/3/1989 to 1/7/1991
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Painting Contractor
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Economic Development
    • Economic Development: International Trade and Technology Division
    • Financial Institutions and Housing
    • Financial Institutions and Housing: Housing Division
    • Governmental Operations
    • Governmental Operations: Personnel

    75th Legislative Session (1987-1988)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 40A
    Elected: 11/4/1986
    Residence: Richfield
    Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/2/1989
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Self-Employed Painting Contractor
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Economic Development and Housing
    • Economic Development and Housing: Housing and Community Development
    • Governmental Operations
    • Governmental Operations: Personnel
    • Metropolitan Affairs
    • Metropolitan Affairs: Government Structure
    • Metropolitan Affairs: Transportation
    • Regulated Industries
    Session Notes: His margin of victory over David Sumnicht was only about 65 votes so an automatic recount occurred. After the recount he was declared the winner by 67 votes.

    74th Legislative Session (1985-1986)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 40A
    Elected: 11/6/1984
    Residence: Richfield
    Term of Office: 1/8/1985 to 1/5/1987
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Painting Contractor
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Commerce and Economic Development
    • Commerce and Economic Development: Housing and Consumer Protection (Chair)
    • Local and Urban Affairs
    • Local and Urban Affairs: Local Government Affairs
    • Regulated Industries and Energy
    • Regulated Industries and Energy: Utilities
    • Taxes
    • Taxes: Sales Tax
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    OTHER INFORMATION

    Articles & Books About
    "Christopher M. 'Chris' Tjornhom (Obituary)." Star Tribune, May 31, 2012.

    "Signs of the times: Chris Tjornhom's business hits its peak during elections." Pioneer Press, October 20, 1994.



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