| Full Name: | Paul Torkelson |
|---|---|
| Office: | State House (MN) - 16B, Republican |
| First Elected: | 11/04/2008 |
| Last Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
|---|---|
| Family: | Wife: Cindy; 2 Children: Annika, Britta |
| Birth Date: | 07/12/1952 |
| Home City: | Saint James, MN |
| Religion: | Lutheran |
March 4, 2013 - Establishes the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace, a state health benefit exchange under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to facilitate the sale and ...
Jan. 1, 2012 - Jobs in the private sector are the backbone of our economy. Our government must maintain an economic and regulatory climate where businesses large and small ...
Jan. 1, 2012 - As a former teacher and husband of a retired teacher Paul has a solid background regarding education issues. Paul firmly believes that what is best ...
Jan. 1, 2012 - Paul is one of a handful of active farmers serving in the Minnesota Legislature. He understands that it is the strong ag economy that has ...
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Minnesota Organizing Apprenticeship Project Positions on Racial Equity | 0% |
| 2012 | Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Positions [Excused and no-votes not counted] | 100% |
| 2011-2012 | Minnesota Voters for Animal Protection Positions on Animal Issues | 24% |
| Top industry | Unitemized Contributions ($22,120.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Paul Torkelson refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
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Capitol Email
rep.paul.torkelson@house.mn
District Email
torkfarm@myclearwave.net
Capitol Website
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/members.asp?id=15304
District Website
http://www.paultorkelson.com/
Capitol
353 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55155-1298
Phone: 651-296-9303
Toll Free: 888-727-3891
Key Staff
Brian Theis
Legislative Assistant
353 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55155
Phone: 651-296-5494
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