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    Tom Rukavina

    Tom Rukavina

    Statements about running for governor: Rukavina filed paperwork in July allowing him to explore running for governor. He made his official announcement on Labor Day in Duluth. — MinnPost, Sept. 8, 2009

    Party: DFL

    Current government position: State representative, District 05A

    Elected: 1986

    Term: 12th

    Occupation: Legislator

     

     

    Birth date: Aug. 23, 1950

    Home: Virginia

    Education: B.A., political science, University of Minnesota Duluth

    Website: Minnesota House website

    E-mail: rep.tom.rukavina@house.mn

    Key issues and priorities: Rukavina has co-authored legislation that would require local and state governments to have at least a 25 percent electrical vehicle fleet by 2015. Rukavina received widespread media attention in 2007 for his bill, which later passed and was signed into law, banning the sale of foreign-made American flags in Minnesota.

    Background articles: In a commentary article, Rukavina says cutting higher education funding only fuels a vicious cycle and that support for education leads to a strong workforce and healthy economy.

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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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