Mark Dayton
Mark Dayton (born January 26, 1947) is an American politician. He was the 40th Governor of Minnesota from 2011 to 2019. He was the United States Senator from Minnesota 2001 to 2007. He is a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. He ran for Governor in 1998, but lost the nomination to Skip Humphrey.
Mark Dayton | |
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| 40th Governor of Minnesota | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 7, 2019 | |
| Lieutenant | Yvonne Prettner Solon |
| Preceded by | Tim Pawlenty |
| Succeeded by | Tim Walz |
| United States Senator from Minnesota | |
| In office January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Rod Grams |
| Succeeded by | Amy Klobuchar |
| 15th Auditor of Minnesota | |
| In office January 7, 1991 – January 3, 1995 | |
| Governor | Arne Carlson |
| Preceded by | Arne Carlson |
| Succeeded by | Judi Dutcher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mark Brandt Dayton January 26, 1947 Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Political party | Democratic–Farmer–Labor |
| Residence | Governor's Residence |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Website | Campaign website |
In January 2017, Dayton was diagnosed with prostate cancer.[1]
Mark Dayton Media
Dayton campaigning with former Vice President Walter Mondale during his first run for the Senate in 1982.
Dayton being sworn in as Governor
Dayton speaking to the press in the State Capitol on budget negotiations days before the government shutdown
Governor Mark Dayton speaking at an outdoor public ceremony marking the 160th anniversary of Mount Zion Temple at its original location in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
References
- ↑ "Dayton reveals prostate cancer diagnosis". Star-Tribune. January 24, 2017. http://www.startribune.com/dayton-expected-to-address-questions-over-health-after-fainting-episode/411662156/. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
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