Murray, Rich
House 2011-2012 (District 27A)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Freeborn, Mower
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
7/21/1957
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Presbyterian
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Albert Lea
Occupation (when first elected):
Small Business Owner; Investment Advisor, President and Managing Director, ISC Financial Advisors
EDUCATION
Mankato State University; B.S.; Business
University of St. Thomas; M.B.A.; Business
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Army;
[Dates Unknown]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Sandy (married around 1976)
Children:
Four children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He moved to Albert Lea, Minnesota around 1983.
He was a baseball, traveling baseball and Junior High football coach.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Religion provided by his 2010 campaign website.
Body: House
District: 27A
Elected: 11/2/2010
Residence: Albert Lea
Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
Counties Represented:
Freeborn, Mower
Occupation: Small Business Owner; Investment Advisor, President and Managing Director, ISC Financial Advisors
Party:
Republican
Special Session Bills Authored: 2011 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
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Government Operations and Elections
Minutes
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Jobs and Economic Development Finance
Minutes
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State Government Finance
Minutes
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Transportation Policy and Finance
Minutes
Session Notes:
His margin of victory over Robin Brown was only 57 votes so an automatic recount occurred. After the recount he was declared the winner by 57 votes.