Tom Bakk | |
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| Minority Leader of the Minnesota Senate | |
| In office January 3, 2017 – February 1, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | David Hann |
| Succeeded by | Susan Kent |
| In office January 4, 2011 – January 7, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Senjem |
| Succeeded by | David Hann |
| Majority Leader of the Minnesota Senate | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – January 2, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Senjem |
| Succeeded by | Paul Gazelka |
| Member of the Minnesota Senate | |
| In office January 7, 2003 – January 2, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Grant Hauschild |
| Constituency | 6th district (2003–2013) 3rd district (2013–2023) |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 6A district | |
| In office January 3, 1995 – January 6, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | David Peter Battaglia |
| Succeeded by | David Dill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 8, 1954 Virginia, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (before 2020) Independent (2020–present) |
| Spouse | Laura |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Mesabi Range College University of Minnesota, Duluth (BA) |
Thomas M. Bakk (/bɑːk/ BAHK;[1] 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.[2]
- ^ "Great visiting Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park on the Senate Capital Investment Committee tour this week. We are blessed with so many beautiful state parks in Minnesota and, it's important we maintain and improve these state assets. Glad to have my Senate colleagues visit my district and enjoy Northeastern Minnesota". Facebook. September 24, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ "DFL leader Tom Bakk faces leadership challenge from fellow Senate Democrat". Star Tribune. Retrieved January 2, 2020.