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Jim Ramstad
Jim Ramstad
Ramstad, a moderate Republican from Minnetonka, has announced he will not seek reelection. A fixture in the solidly GOP western suburbs of the Twin Cities, Ramstad has a voting record that has been comparatively bi-partisan as he has long made a point of finding legislative initiatives he can co-sponsor with Democratic senators, particularly on issues related to health, crime and education.
Ramstad is low-key and often low-profile, advocating restraint in spending and taxing, sticking with his party on many key showdown votes, but going his own way on many other issues. Before his decision to step down, it appeared unlikely he wouls face a theatening challenge.
Party: Republican
Elected: 1990
Birthdate: May 6, 1946
Birthplace: Jamestown, N.D.
Home: Minnetonka
Family: Wife Kathryn; 1 child
Employment history: practicing attorney, 1973-1980
adjunct professor, American University, 1974-1978
Minnesota state senator, 1981-1990
Military service: Army, 1968-1969
Army Reserve, 1969-1975
Education: University of Minnesota
J.D., George Washington University Law School
Websites: http://house.gov/ramstad
http://ramstad.org
Elected: 1990
Birthdate: May 6, 1946
Birthplace: Jamestown, N.D.
Home: Minnetonka
Family: Wife Kathryn; 1 child
Employment history: practicing attorney, 1973-1980
adjunct professor, American University, 1974-1978
Minnesota state senator, 1981-1990
Military service: Army, 1968-1969
Army Reserve, 1969-1975
Education: University of Minnesota
J.D., George Washington University Law School
Websites: http://house.gov/ramstad
http://ramstad.org
Jim Ramstad stories from Star Tribune
- Robert Pohlad will host Joe Biden next week Vice President Joe Biden will travel to the Twin Cities next week for a fundraising dinner at the home of Robert Pohlad, son of the late Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad.
- Carter cabinet member Califano speaks in EdinaJoseph Califano Jr., a former U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, speaks in Edina on Monday night on how parents can raise drug-free kids.
- West school briefsFormer U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Joseph Califano Jr. will speak about substance abuse among youth at 7 p.m. on Sept. 21, at the Edina High School Performing Arts Center, 6754 Valley View Road.
- MINNESOTA'S POLITICIANS PAY THEIR RESPECTS
- Coleman waiting until spring to decide on run for governor
- Paulsen leans to conservative side in his balancing act
- Boys Nation senator hopes to meet the president, too
- Suburban lawmaker Hann wants to be Minn. governor
- Ramstad says he won't run for governor
- Marvin Ramstad, 89, father of congressman, judge dies