Tom Saxhaug
American politician
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Tom Saxhaug (born February 22, 1948) is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represented District 5, which included portions of Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard, and Itasca counties in the northern part of the state.
Tom Saxhaug | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 5th district 3rd (2003–2013) | |
| In office January 7, 2003 – January 2, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Lessard |
| Succeeded by | Justin Eichorn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1948 Grand Rapids, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse | Nancy |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | St. Olaf College |
Early life, education, and career
Saxhaug completed his secondary education at Grand Rapids High School in Grand Rapids and later received a B.A. from St. Olaf College in Northfield. Prior to his election to the Senate, he served on the Grand Rapids City Council from 1995 to 1997, and was an Itasca County Commissioner from 1997 to 2003. He is a retired insurance agent.[1]
Minnesota Senate
Saxhaug was first elected in 2002, and was re-elected in 2006, 2010, and 2012.[1] Following redistricting in 2012, Saxhaug was placed in District 5 alongside Republican Senator John Carlson.[2] Saxhaug defeated Carlson on November 6, 2012. He lost re-election to Republican Justin Eichorn in 2016.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Tom Saxhaug | 21,301 | 52.33 | ||
| Republican | John Carlson | 19,362 | 47.56 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Tom Saxhaug | 18,269 | 57.76 | −7.29pp | |
| Republican | Dan McGuire | 13,320 | 42.11 | +7.32pp | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Tom Saxhaug | 21,226 | 65.05 | +5.06pp | |
| Republican | Ted Lovdahl | 11,351 | 34.79 | −5.10pp | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Tom Saxhaug | 19,917 | 59.99 | ||
| Republican | J. Mark Wedel | 13,242 | 39.89 | ||
Personal life
Saxhaug and his wife, Nancy, have two children. Son Tim is a member of Bluegrass band Trampled by Turtles.