| David J. Tomassoni | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 5th district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Jerry Janezich |
| Minnesota State Representative for District 5B | |
| In office January 5, 1993 – January 3, 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Jerry Janezich |
| Succeeded by | Tony Sertich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 5, 1952 |
| Political party | DFL |
| Spouse(s) | Charlotte |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Chisholm |
| Alma mater | University of Denver |
| Occupation | insurance agent, legislator |
| Religion | Catholic |
David Joseph Tomassoni (born December 5, 1952) is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota Senate representing District 5, which includes portions of St. Louis County in the northeastern part of the state. A Democrat, he was first elected to the Senate in 2000 and re-elected in 2002, 2006 and 2010. Prior to that, he represented District 5B in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1993 to 2001.[1]
Tomassoni is currently a member of the Senate's Capital Investment, Higher Education, and Jobs and Economic Growth committees.[2] He was a majority whip for the Senate from 2001 to 2007, and also served as an assistant majority leader in the House from 1997 to 2001.[1]
Tomassoni graduated from Chisholm High School in Chisholm and went on to receive a B.S.B.A. from the University of Denver. He played professional hockey in Italy for 16 years and was a member of the Italian Olympic hockey team in 1980. He and his wife, Charlotte, have three children.[1]
| Minnesota Senate Election District 5, 2006[3] | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Democratic | David J. Tomassoni (incumbent) | 26,143 | 77.8% | +0.8% | |
| Republican | Matt Matasich | 7,422 | 22.1% | -0.9% | |
| Minnesota Senate Election District 5, 2002[4] | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Democratic | David J. Tomassoni (incumbent) | 25,888 | 77% | ||
| Republican | Matt Matasich | 7,797 | 23% | ||
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jerry Janezich |
Minnesota State Senator for the 5th District 2001-present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Jerry Janezich |
Minnesota State Representative for District 5B 1993-2001 |
Succeeded by Tony Sertich |