Full Name:
Mark Brandt Dayton
Gender:
Male
Family:
2 Children: Eric, Andrew
Birth Date:
01/26/1947
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, MN
Home City:
Minneapolis, MN
Religion:
Presbyterian
BA, Psychology, Yale University, 1969
Governor, State of Minnesota, 2011-2019
Senator, United States Senate, 2001-2007
State Auditor, State of Minnesota, 1991-1995
Candidate, United States Senate, 1982
No caucus information on file.
Former Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Economic Development
Former Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Energy and Economic Development
Former Staff, Office of Senator Walter Mondale, United States Senate
General Science Teacher, New York City Public Schools, 1969-1971
Member, Executive Committee, National Governor's Association, present
Trustee, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
Astrological Sign:
Aquarius
Awards:
Cum Laude Graduate, Yale University
Father's Name:
Bruce Dayton
Father's Occupation:
Chair, Dayton Hudson Corporation
Favorite Sport:
Hockey
Mother's Name:
Gwendolen Brandt Dayton
Names of Grandchildren:
Hugo
Number of Grandchildren:
1
Pets (include names):
2 Dogs: Itasca and Wanamingo