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    Lohmer, Kathy

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 2011-2012 (District 56A); House 2013-2018 (District 39B)

    Party when first elected:  Republican

    Counties Served:  Washington

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 1/15/1954
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    Date of Death:
    Gender: Female
    Religion: Evangelical Free Christian
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Lake Elmo
    Occupation (when first elected): Homemaker/Founder, Homeschool Cooperative

    EDUCATION

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Greg
    Children: Four children: Nick, Chris, and 2 other sons
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    She moved to Lake Elmo, Minnesota around 1989.

    She ran unsuccessfully for the Minnesota House of Representatives in the 2008 election.

    She was a member of Stillwater Evangelical Free Church.

    Religion provided by her 2010 campaign website.

    Most recent term photo
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    Total Days Served: 2926

    SESSIONS SERVED

    90th Legislative Session (2017-2018)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 39B
    Elected: 11/8/2016
    Residence: Stillwater
    Term of Office: 1/3/2017 to 1/7/2019
    Counties Represented: Washington
    Occupation: Legislator/Homemaker
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • Health & Human Services Finance Minutes
    • Health & Human Services Reform Minutes
    • Health & Human Services Reform: Subcommittee on Aging & Long-Term Care Minutes
    • Public Safety & Security Policy and Finance Minutes
    Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in general election

    89th Legislative Session (2015-2016)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 39B
    Elected: 11/4/2014
    Residence: Stillwater
    Term of Office: 1/6/2015 to 1/2/2017
    Counties Represented: Washington
    Occupation: Legislator/Homemaker
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • Civil Law & Data Practices Minutes
    • Health and Human Services Finance Minutes
    • Health and Human Services Reform Minutes
    • Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy & Finance Minutes
    Leadership Position: Assistant Majority Leader
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    88th Legislative Session (2013-2014)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 39B
    Elected: 11/6/2012
    Residence: Stillwater
    Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/5/2015
    Counties Represented: Washington
    Occupation: Legislator/Homemaker
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • Higher Education Finance and Policy Minutes
    • Jobs and Economic Development Finance and Policy Minutes
    • Public Safety Finance and Policy Minutes
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    87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 56A
    Elected: 11/2/2010
    Residence: Lake Elmo
    Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
    Counties Represented: Washington
    Occupation: Homemaker/Founder, Homeschool Cooperative
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:     2011 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Health and Human Services Finance Minutes
    • Health and Human Services Reform Minutes
    • State Government Finance Minutes
    • State Government Finance: Veterans Services Division Minutes
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    OTHER INFORMATION

    Session Interviews
    Session Interview (Video) 2016 House Interview

    Session Interview (Video) 2014 House Interview

    Session Interview (Video) 2011 House Interview


    Articles & Books About
    Ostberg, Patty. "Second Run's a Charm." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, January 28, 2011, p. 20.



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