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    Marty Seifert

    Marty Seifert

    Latest statement about running for governor: "The values I grew up with have everything to do with my run for governor," Rep. Marty Seifert said July 7 in formally announcing his run for governor. "Frugality, humility, service to people and, most of all, common sense. It is missing from our government today. I intend to make sure that from top-to-bottom our government reflects those values and does not wish them away."

    Party: GOP

    Current government position: State representative, District 21A; former House minority leader

    Elected: 1996

    Term: 7th

    Occupation: University admissions counselor

     

     

    Birth date: April 23, 1972

    Home: Marshall

    Education: B.A., political science, Southwest Minnesota State University; Graduate Work, Minnesota State University-Mankato

    Website: Seifer for Governor

    E-mail: rep.marty.seifert@house.mn

    Key issues and priorities: 

    Job creation and welfare reform, government fiscal responsibility and tax relief, education, and agricultural issues.

    Political experience: Served as House majority whip from1996 to 2006, when he became House minority leader

    Background articles:

    "Seifert stepping down, mulling run"

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    Check out questions readers have for Minnesota's candidates for governor (and some answers) at 10Questions.com

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    Information | Wed, Jun 24 2009 3:50 pm

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