Mark Murdock
Mark Murdock | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 10B district | |
| In office January 6, 2009 – January 7, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Dean Simpson |
| Succeeded by | Joe Radinovich (redistricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 20, 1952 Salem, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Pat |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Ottertail, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Southwest State College |
| Profession | Hardware store owner, legislator |
Mark A. Murdock (born February 20, 1952) is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives representing District 10B, which included portions of Becker, Otter Tail and Wadena counties in the northwestern part of the state. A Republican, he is also the owner and operator of an ACE Hardware in Perham.[1]
Murdock was elected in 2008, running after three-term Rep. Dean Simpson opted not to seek re-election.[2] He was re-elected in 2010.[3] He was a member of the House's Commerce and Labor Committee and K-12 Education Policy and Oversight Committee, and also served on the Commerce and Labor Subcommittee for the Labor and Consumer Protection Division, on which he was the ranking minority party member, and the Environment Policy and Oversight Subcommittee for the Game, Fish and Forestry Division.[2]
Murdock graduated from Owatonna High School. He attended Southwest State College in Marshall, graduating with a B.A. in history and political science in 1974. He is Catholic.[2] He has been active in his community as a bank board and chamber of commerce member, and is a former president of the local Jaycees.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Murdock, Mark - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present".
- ^ a b c "Simpson, Dean - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present".
- ^ "Election Reporting". Archived from the original on March 13, 2012. Retrieved November 10, 2010.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
External links[edit]
- Mark Murdock at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Rep. Murdock Web Page
- Project Votesmart - Rep. Mark Murdock Profile
- Mark Murdock Campaign Web Site
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