Greg Clausen
Greg Clausen | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 57th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | redrawn district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1947 |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse | Roberta |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Apple Valley, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Augsburg University (B.A.) University of St. Thomas (M.A., Ed.S.) |
| Occupation | legislator |
Greg D. Clausen (born October 8, 1947) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 57 in the southern Twin Cities metropolitan area, including Apple Valley, Rosemount, Northeast Lakeville, and Coates.
Education[edit]
Clausen attended Augsburg University, graduating in 1969 with a B.A. in social sciences. He later attended the University of St. Thomas, graduating in 1973 with a M.A. in education curriculum and instruction and again in 1983, graduating with an Ed.S. in educational administration.[1]
Minnesota Senate[edit]
Clausen was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2012 and was re-elected in 2016 and 2020.[2] Clausen serves on the Senate Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee as the Ranking Minority Member and on the State Government Finance and Policy and Elections Committee. Clausen also serves on the Legislative Commission on Data Practices, Legislative Permanent School Fund Commission, Results First Advisory Committee, Educational Attainment Stakeholder Group, and Complete College America Alliance.
Personal life[edit]
Clausen is married to his wife, Roberta. They have three children and six grandchildren and reside in Apple Valley, Minnesota.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Greg Clausen, DFL Candidate for Senate District 57". Lakeville Patch. August 1, 2012. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ^ a b "Clausen, Greg D." Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
External links[edit]
- Greg Clausen at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Senator Greg Clausen official Minnesota Senate website
- Senator Greg Clausen official campaign website