| Randy Demmer | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 29A district |
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| In office January 7, 2003 – January 3, 2011 |
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| Succeeded by | Duane Quam |
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| Born | January 3, 1957 |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Spouse(s) | Kathy |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Hayfield, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
| Profession | business owner, legislator |
| Religion | Lutheran |
Randy L. Demmer (born January 3, 1957) is a Minnesota politician and a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives who represented District 29A, which includes portions of Dodge and Olmsted counties in the southeastern part of the state. A Republican, he is also a local business owner, manager, and consultant.[1]
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Demmer graduated from Hayfield High School in Hayfield, then attended the University of Minnesota, earning his B.A. in agricultural business administration. He is a former 11-year board member and treasurer of the Hayfield School District.
Demmer was first elected in 2002, and was re-elected in 2004, 2006 and 2008. He was a member of the House's K-12 Education Policy and Oversight Committee, the Taxes Committee, and the Ways and Means Committee. He also served on the Finance subcommittees for the K-12 Education Finance Division and the Transportation Finance and Policy Division.[2] He is currently an assistant minority leader.[1]
In 2008, he unsuccessfully sought the Republican Party's endorsement to run for the United States House of Representatives in Minnesota's 1st congressional district.[1][3]
In December 2009, he announced that he would again seek the Republican Party's endorsement for the congressional seat in 2010, challenging incumbent Democrat Tim Walz.[4] On April 17, 2010, he received the GOP endorsement.[5] Also running are Independence Party nominee Steven Wilson and Party Free candidate Lars Johnson.