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    Thompson, David A. "Dave"

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    Senate 2011-2012 (District 36); Senate 2013-2016 (District 58)

    Party when first elected:  Republican

    Counties Served:  Dakota, Goodhue

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 10/2/1961
    Birth Place: , Minnesota
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Evangelical Free Christian
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names: Dave
    City of Residence (when first elected): Lakeville
    Occupation (when first elected): Attorney, Consultant; David A. Thompson Attorney at Law

    EDUCATION

    East Grand Forks High School; Secondary; Graduate, 1980
    University of North Dakota; B.A.; Economics and Political Science, Phi Beta Kappa, 1984
    University of Minnesota, Law School; J.D.; 1987

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Rhonda (married around 1985)
    Children: Two children: Amanda (daughter), Phil (son)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    Special Legislative Concerns: spending, tax and regulatory policy, and education.

    He lived in Little Falls, Minnesota before he moved to East Grand Forks, Minnesota, with his family.

    He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Free in Lakeville, Minnesota.

    Religion provided by his 2010 campaign website.

    He declared his candidacy for Minnesota Governor, with Representative Michelle Benson as his running mate, in 2013. They later withdrew.

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    Total Days Served: 2191

    SESSIONS SERVED

    89th Legislative Session (2015-2016) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 58
    Elected: 11/6/2012
    Residence: Lakeville
    Term of Office: 1/7/2013 to 1/1/2017
    Counties Represented: Dakota, Goodhue
    Occupation: Attorney, Consultant
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • State and Local Government
    • Taxes
    • Taxes: Tax Reform Division
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    88th Legislative Session (2013-2014)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 58
    Elected: 11/6/2012
    Residence: Lakeville
    Term of Office: 1/7/2013 to 1/1/2017
    Counties Represented: Dakota, Goodhue
    Occupation: Attorney, Consultant; In-House Counsel Twin Cities Power, LLC
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:  2013 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author    2013 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Education
    • State and Local Government
    • Taxes
    • Taxes: Tax Reform Division
    Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader
    Leadership Notes: He resigned from this position on July 3, 2013.
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    87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 36
    Elected: 11/2/2010
    Residence: Lakeville
    Term of Office: 1/3/2011 to 1/6/2013
    Counties Represented: Dakota, Goodhue
    Occupation: Attorney, Consultant; David A. Thompson Attorney at Law
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:     2011 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Commerce and Consumer Protection
    • Education
    • Judiciary and Public Safety
    • State Government Innovation and Veterans
    Leadership Position: Assistant Majority Leader
    Leadership Notes: He resigned from this position on December 27, 2011.
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    OTHER INFORMATION

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