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    Charron, Michael J. "Mike"

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    House 2005-2006 (District 56A)

    Party when first elected:  Republican

    Counties Served:  Washington

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 10/23/1956
    Birth Place: Sioux City, Iowa
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Lutheran
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names: Mike
    City of Residence (when first elected): Woodbury
    Occupation (when first elected): University Professor and Chair; Theater Department, Concordia University, St. Paul/Former High School English and Theater Instructor, Atwater High School

    EDUCATION

    Rochester Lourdes High School; Secondary;
    University of London, England, Goldsmith's College; Attended College; Studied Theater
    St. Mary's University, Winona; B.A.; English, Communication Arts, and Secondary Education; With Honors
    University of Minnesota; M.F.A.; Directing, Fine Arts and Theater

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    Municipal Council/Aldermen: Woodbury, Minnesota (City Council); 2001 to 2004 [Elected]
    State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota State Arts Board; 06/25/2008 to 20?? [Appointed]

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Lori
    Children: Two children: Kelsey and Julia (daughters)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006.

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    Total Days Served: 728

    SESSIONS SERVED

    84th Legislative Session (2005-2006)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/2005
    Body: House
    District: 56A
    Elected: 11/2/2004
    Residence: Woodbury
    Term of Office: 1/3/2005 to 12/31/2006
    Oath Date: 1/4/2005
    Counties Represented: Washington
    Occupation: University Professor and Chair; Theater Department, Concordia University, St. Paul/Former High School English and Theater Instructor, Atwater High School
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:     2005 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in general election
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    OTHER INFORMATION

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    2005 (56A)
    2006 (56A)
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