Statement about running for governor: The Senate minority leader on June 2, shortly after Gov. Tim Pawlenty's announcement, "I'd have to think about." — Star Tribune

Party: GOP

Current government position: Senate minority leader; represents District 29

Elected: 2002

Term: 2nd

Occupation: Recently retired environmental affairs officer at Mayo Clinic

Birth date: Dec. 20, 1942

Home: Rochester

Education: B.A., Luther College

Website: In Touch With Senator Senjem

E-mail: sen.david.senjem@senate.mn

Key issues and priorities: Higher education, bonding, agriculture and medical research

Political experience: Served 11 years on the Rochester City Council, four years as a Park Board member and six years on the Olmsted County Environmental Commission. Also member of  the Minnesota Emergency Response Commission for 16 years and of the Minnesota OSHA Advisory Committee for four years.

Background articles:

Senate profile

Wikipedia