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    Steve Sviggum

    Steve Sviggum

    Statement about running for governor: Former Minnesota House Speaker Steve Sviggum has put his campaign on long-term hold following a ruling that his federal duties as the state's Labor and Industry commissioner prevent him from running for political office. “I’m suspending my campaign, I’m not ending it,” Sviguum told Mary Lahammer of “Almanac” on Aug. 19.
       
    Party: GOP

    Current government position: Minnesota commissioner of Labor and Industry.

    Appointed: 2007

    Occupation: Educator, farmer

     

     

    Birth date: Sept. 15, 1951

    Home: Kenyon

    Education: B.A., mathematics, St. Olaf College

    Website: None

    E-mail: Not available

    Political experience: Former House speaker, 1999-2007; state representative from 1979 to 2007. 

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