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Thomas M. BakkDEMDemocrat American politician
69
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27
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MNResidence (state)

Thomas M. Bakk (BOK; born June 8, 1954) is a Minnesota politician. He served in the Minnesota legislature from 1995 to 2023 and is a former majority leader and minority leader.

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Education5 - 5 of 3
Mesabi Community College
AA
University of Minnesota, Duluth
BA Business Administration
University of Minnesota, Duluth
BA Labor Management Relations
Past Positions1 - 6 of 6
Senator
Minnesota State Senate
2012 - 2023
Minority Leader
Minnesota State Senate
2017 - 2021
Senator
Minnesota State Senate
2002 - 2012
Representative
Minnesota State House of Representatives
1994 - 2002
Former Majority Leader
Minnesota State Senate
Labor Representative
retired
Other Experience1 - 3 of 3
Former Member
Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee
Former Member
Legislative Coordinating Commission, Minnesota State Senate
Former Ranking Minority Member
Rules and Administration Committee, Minnesota Senate