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Michael Cummins
In July, the Republican Party in the Eighth District endorsed political newcomer Michael Cummins of Brook Park, to try to do what even veteran politician Rod Grams failed to achieve in 2006: beat incumbent Jim Oberstar. But Cummins says growing national disgust with the gridlock in Washington and entrenched incumbents like Oberstar makes his inexperience an asset. Saying he comes from "a normal family that has debt and hurts like everybody else," Cummins mirrors a set of values important to many in the district.
Birthdate: July 23, 1963
Family: Wife Jan; 3 children. (Son Dan recently returned from a tour of duty with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan).
Education: High school degree from Meadow Creek Christian School in Andover, 1981; studied high-speed machinery mechanics at Hennepin Technical College, 1982-83.
Career: Project Manager, Seal Guard Systems since 2007; Project Manger, Morr Constructions Services, 2006-07; Owner/manager, Lindisfarne Retreat Center since 1999; Residential real estate developer, 2001-07; Licensed real estate agent since 1989; Real estate appraiser since 1998; factory machine maintenance supervisor, 1984-89.
Website: cumminsforcongress.com
Michael Cummins stories from Star Tribune
- 2008 Minnesota congressional races
First District
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