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Mark Ritchie
SECRETARY OF STATE
Mark Ritchie's background is largely as a researcher and activist opposed to U.S. trade policies, globalization and genetic engineering, and in mobilizing and registering voters around similar causes. In his first attempt at elected office he ran an aggressive race against a controversial GOP incumbent also known for strong ideological views and was swept into office on a DFL tide.
The Secretary of State is -- among other duties -- Minnesota's chief elections officer, charged with ensuring the fairness and integrity of voting in the state and with maximizing voter turnout and participation.
Party: DFL
Age: 55; born Dec. 21, 1951
Family: Wife Nancy Gaschott
Elected: 2006
Employment history: Trade analyst, Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture
president, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
Education: Iowa State
Website: www.sos.state.mn.us
www.markritchie06.net
Phone: 651-201-1324 or 1-800-600-8683
E-mail: secretary.state@state.mn.us
Age: 55; born Dec. 21, 1951
Family: Wife Nancy Gaschott
Elected: 2006
Employment history: Trade analyst, Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture
president, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
Education: Iowa State
Website: www.sos.state.mn.us
www.markritchie06.net
Phone: 651-201-1324 or 1-800-600-8683
E-mail: secretary.state@state.mn.us
Mark Ritchie stories from Star Tribune
- Digital poll book declared a winnerMinnetonka tested electronic registration and voter check-in at two polling places, with rave reviews; the digital method holds promise for future elections, officials say.
- Minnesota leads the nation as the most civically active stateTHE FINDING: Minnesota leads the nation as the most civically active state, according to a report released Monday.
- Military ballot law has states in a time squeezeA new law meant to protect the voting rights of deployed troops and other Americans overseas is forcing at least a dozen states to consider holding their primaries earlier or to negotiate another plan that federal officials will accept.
- New federal law could require moving up Minn. election
- Elected DFLers owe party thousands
- Readers Write for Monday, July 20
- GOP running ads attacking Ritchie's role in recount
- Lori Sturdevant: Tweet for engagement
- Readers write for Sunday, July 5
- Civic activists convention will include brain-storming sessions
Mark Ritchie stories from other sources
- Military ballot law has states in a time squeeze - The Associated Press
- Minnesota official vouches for PCOS machines - ABS CBN News
- Ritchie praises federal overseas voter act - Capitol Report
- St. Peter Voters Choosing Mayor - KEYC
- Minnesota ranks number one in civic engagement - Minnesota Daily
- Cassidy: How about RED DIRT GIN? - San Jose Mercury News
- To The Christie Campaign: Remember Norm Coleman And Defend Your Victory - RedState (blog)
- Minn. Republican Party Calls for Investigation of Absentee Voting - KSTP.com
- Golden Hawks soar past Stars - Bakersfield Californian
- How about RED DIRT GIN? - Sun-Sentinel.com