David Snyder is the potential U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 6th congressional district from Carver, Minnesota. The district includes most of the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities, as well as St. Cloud, Minnesota. During the 2016 election, he faced the Republican nominee, Tom Emmer. Before expressing his interest as a congressman, he was previously a helicopter pilot in the United States Army, where he attained the Chief Warrant Officer rank.[1]
David Snyder | |
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| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Susan |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota, Duluth |
U.S. House of Representatives
edit2016 election
editOn May 22, 2016, the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party endorsed Snyder at the nominee for the election in Minnesota's 6th congressional district. Snyder won the initial endorsement out of defeating potential nominees Judy Adams and Bob Helland by receiving 74 out of 118 ballots.[2] Following the announcement, Snyder raised between $16,000 and $20,000 for his campaign.[3]
References
edit- ^ ECM Publishers (July 20, 2016). "Three DFLers compete for 6th District nod". Forest Lake Times. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ Times staff (May 23, 2016). "Snyder endorsed by 6th District DFL". Saint Cloud Times. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ Fischenich, Mark (July 21, 2016). "Hagedorn fundraising edges up". Mankato Free Press. Retrieved September 24, 2016.