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 (/bɒk/ BOK;[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]
- ^ "Senate Members' Pronunciation". Minnesota State Senate. May 13, 2023. Archived from the original on October 4, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ "DFL leader Tom Bakk faces leadership challenge from fellow Senate Democrat". Star Tribune. Retrieved January 2, 2020.