Scott J. Newman (born January 14, 1947) is an American attorney and former Republican member of the Minnesota Senate. He represented Senate District 18, which includes portions of McLeod, Meeker, Sibley and Wright counties just west of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. He is also a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives and was the Republican nominee for attorney general in the 2014 election.[1]
Scott Newman | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office January 4, 2011 – January 2, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Dille |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 18A district | |
| In office January 8, 2004 – January 2, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Kielkucki |
| Succeeded by | Ron Shimanski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 14, 1947 Hutchinson, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ginny |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Hutchinson, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Minnesota State University, Mankato William Mitchell College of Law |
| Occupation | attorney, legislator |
Early life, education, and career
editNewman graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato in Mankato, receiving his B.A. in history and political science. He later earned his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in Saint Paul.[2]
He previously worked as a deputy sheriff in Hennepin County, as a public defender, and as an administrative law judge.[2]
Newman ran unsuccessfully as the Republican party endorsed candidate for the 1st Judicial District Court Judge in the 2006 election.
Minnesota House of Representatives
editNewman served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2004 to 2007, running in a 2003 special election after Rep. Tony Kielkucki resigned to accept an appointment as a deputy secretary of state. While in the House, he served on the Education Finance, the Education Policy, the Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy, the State Government Finance, the Ethics, the Public Safety Policy and Finance, and the Transportation committees.[2]
Minnesota Senate
editNewman was first elected to the Senate in 2010, running after longtime incumbent Senator Steve Dille announced he would not seek re-election. Newman was re-elected in 2012, 2016 and 2020. While in office, he served as chairman of the Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee.[3]
References
edit- ^ "State Sen. Scott Newman to run for attorney general". Twin Cities. 2014-05-28. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
- ^ a b c "Legislator Record - Newman, Scott J". Minnesota Legislators Past & Present. Retrieved 2012-12-04.
- ^ "Newman, Scott J. - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
External links
edit- Scott Newman at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Senator Scott Newman official Minnesota Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Scott Newman Profile