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    Bill Haas

    Bill Haas

    Statement about running for governor: Haas announced he will run for governor, saying: "People are fed up with the way campaigns have been run in the past. I have never attacked my opponent nor will I. That reflects back on my integrity."  — Star Tribune, June, 10, 2009

    Party:     Republican

    Current government position: None

    Occupation: Employee Benefits Broker/Consultant (health insurance), registered lobbyist for some northern Minnesota Indian tribes

     

     

    Birth date: June 25, 1949

    Home: Champlin

    Education: University of Minnesota, A.A., math/biology

    Key issues and priorities: While a state representative, Haas supported small businesses' efforts to reduce health care costs, opposed the Northstar line and was involved in casino and fishing and wildlife legislation.

    Political experience: State representative, 1995-2002 (District 48A);  2003-2004 (District 47A); mayor of Champlin, 1992-1994

    Background articles:

    "Republican lawmakers get wake-up call"

    Haas on casino legislation (2004)

    Haas on illegal angling (2001)

    Haas on opposing Northstar line (2005)

    Haas and Campaign Finance Reform (2001)

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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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