Mark Holsten
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Mark William Holsten is an American politician in Minnesota. Holsten, a Republican, served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1993 to 2002. He represented district 56A until November 2002 and, after redistricting, won election in 52B but was appointed Deputy Commissioner of Natural Resources before the following session started. He served as chairman of the House Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee. Holsten was recently appointed to replace Gene Merriam as Commissioner of Natural Resources starting in January 2007.
Holsten holds a bachelor's degree in sociology and history from the University of Minnesota Duluth and a teaching license from the University of Saint Thomas.
[edit] Electoral history
- 2002 MN State House Seat 52B
- Mark Holsten (R), 58.75%
- Rebecca Otto (DFL), 41.17%
- 2000 MN State House Seat 56A
- Mark Holsten (R), 57.57%
- Joan M. Beaver (DFL), 42.43%
- 1998 MN State House Seat 56A
- Mark Holsten (R), 64.3%
- Paul A. Hetland (DFL), 35.5%
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| Preceded by Geri Evans |
Minnesota State Representative - 52B District 2003 |
Succeeded by Rebecca Otto |
| Preceded by Jeff Hanson |
Minnesota State Representative - 56A District 1993-2003 |
Succeeded by Eric Lipman |
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