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Mark Dayton's Biography

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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

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

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