Thomas Bakk

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Thomas Bakk is a Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party member of the Minnesota Senate since 2002. Before becoming a Senator, Bakk was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1994 to 2002.

Bakk graduated from Minnesota Duluth with his Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations and earned an Associate's Degree from Mesabi Community College.

Committee Assignments

Bakk is a member of these committees:

• Business, Industry and Jobs
• Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Budget Division
• Property Tax Division
• Rules and Administration
• Taxes Chairman^[1].

District 6

Bakk represents Minnesota Senate District 6. District 6 includes the Greater Duluth Region^[2].

Personal

Thomas is married to Lori Bakk. They have four children and reside in Cook, Minnesota.

External links

• Official Minnesota State Senate website
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996

References

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