Ziegler, Donald N.
Senate 1999-2000 (District 26)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Blue Earth, Faribault, Martin, Waseca, Watonwan
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
3/6/1949 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Blue Earth
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer/Electrical Contractor
EDUCATION
Southwest Technical College; Vocational-Technical School; Electrical Construction
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Joyce
Children:
Two children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: agriculture, taxes, environment and natural resources.
Body:
Senate
District:
26
Elected:
3/30/1999
Residence:
Blue Earth
Term of Office:
4/6/1999 to 12/31/2000
(Special Election)
Counties Represented:
Blue Earth, Faribault, Martin, Waseca, Watonwan
Occupation:
Farmer/Electrical Contractor
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Children, Families and Learning
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Children, Families and Learning/Education Finance: Family and Early Childhood Education Budget Division
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State Government Finance
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Transportation
Session Notes:
He won the Senate special election held due to the resignation of Tracy Beckman. He was sworn in on April 6, 1999.
District Files
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