David Gaither
American politician
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David C. Gaither (/ˈɡeɪðər/ GAY-dhər; born March 4, 1957) is a former member of the Minnesota Senate who represented District 43, which included portions of Minnetonka, Plymouth and Medicine Lake.[1] A Republican, he was elected in 2002 and served three years before resigning to become Governor Tim Pawlenty's chief of staff.
David Gaither | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 43rd district | |
| In office January 7, 2003 – September 15, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Edward C. Oliver |
| Succeeded by | Terri Bonoff |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1957 |
| Party | Republican |
| Occupation | marketing, legislator |
Political career
Gaither served in the Minnesota Senate from 2003 until 2005.[2] Gaither's endorsements included, Education Minnesota, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, Twin West Chamber of Commerce, Taxpayer League of Minnesota and was a member of the Commerce, Capital Investment, E-12 Education Finance, Regulated Utilities, Jobs, Energy and Community Development, and Employee Relations committees.[3][non-primary source needed] In 2005, Gaither resigned from his position as State Senator to assume the role of Chief of Staff under Governor Tim Pawlenty.[3][non-primary source needed] In 2006, Gaither resigned from his position as Chief of Staff for Governor Pawlenty.[4]
Electoral history
- Minnesota Senate District 43 Election 2002[5]
- David Gaither (R), 19,537 votes, 54.18%
- Harold Lerner (D), 12,391 votes, 34.36%
- Saundra Spigner (I), 4,109 votes, 11.39%
- Write-in, 24 votes, .07%