John Marty

John Marty DEMDemocrat

State Senator, District 40

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John MartyDEMDemocrat State Senator, District 40
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John J. Marty (born November 1, 1956) is a member of the Minnesota Senate, representing District 40, which includes parts of Ramsey County in the northern Twin Cities metropolitan area. As a young state senator, he ran for governor of Minnesota in 1994. He won the DFL nomination and the Democratic primary but lost the general election to the incumbent governor, Arne Carlson. Marty ran for governor again in 2010, but withdrew from the race after failing to win his party's endorsement. As senator, Marty represents Roseville, Arden Hills, Shoreview, New Brighton, and Mounds View.

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Education3 - 3 of 1
Saint Olaf College
BA Ethics
1978
Past Positions1 - 9 of 9
Senator
Minnesota State Senate
2023 - Current
Senator
Minnesota State Senate
1986 - 2023
Primary Candidate
Minnesota Governor
1994
Primary Candidate
Minnesota Governor
1998
Grant Administrator
LB Foundation
1985 - 1986
Administrator
Criminal Justice Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives
1983 - 1984
Campaign Aide
Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
1979 - 1980
Communications Directors
Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
1979 - 1980
Freelance Writer
Other Experience1 - 10 of 10
Board Member
Easter Seals of Minnesota
1993 - 1996
Board Member
Goodwill of Minnesota
1993 - 1996
Member
Board of Directors, National Youth Leadership Council
Member
Sierra Club
Member
Citizens League
Co-Chair
Legislative Commission to End Poverty
Former Member
Rules and Administration Committee, Minnesota State Senate
Former Member
Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee, Minnesota
Former Member
Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy Committee, Minnesota State Senate
Former Ranking Minority Member
Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy Committee, Minnesota State Senate
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