Kramer, Don
Senate 1995-96 (District 47)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
12/10/1940
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Brooklyn Center
Occupation (when first elected):
Small Business Owner
EDUCATION
St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota; B.A.;
University of North Dakota; M.S.T.;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Sylvia
Children:
Six children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: crime, government spending and taxes, welfare reform.
Body:
Senate
District:
47
Elected:
12/29/1994
Residence:
Brooklyn Center
Term of Office:
1/9/1995 to 1/5/1997
(Special Election)
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Small Business Owner
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Family Services
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Governmental Operations and Veterans
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Governmental Operations and Veterans: Reform and Innovation
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Health Care
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Health Care: Health Care and Family Services Finance Division
Session Notes:
He won the Senate special election held due to the resignation of Bill Luther. He was sworn in on January 9, 1995.
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Photographs
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