Richard "Dick" Day | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 26th, 28th, 30th district | |
| In office 1991–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Mel Frederick |
| Succeeded by | Mike Parry |
| 12th Minnesota Senate Minority Leader | |
| In office July 9, 1997 – January 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Dean Johnson |
| Succeeded by | David Senjem |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 9, 1937 Rochester, Minnesota |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Spouse | Janet |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Owatonna, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Winona State College |
| Profession | Businessman, salesman, real estate, politician |
Richard Day (born March 9, 1937) in American politician and a former member of the Minnesota Senate who represented District 26, which includes portions of Dodge, Freeborn, Goodhue, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele and Waseca counties in the southeastern part of the state. A Republican, he was first elected in 1990, and was re-elected in 1992, 1996, 2000, 2002 and 2006. Prior to redistricting in 1992 and 2002, he represented the old districts 30 and 28.[1]