Paul Torkelson

Paul M. Torkelson (born July 12, 1952) is an American politician serving as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents the 16B district, which includes all or portions of Brown, Redwood and Renville counties in the southwestern part of the state. Torkelson is a fourth-generation Watonwan County corn, soybean and pork farmer, with family roots in the area since 1878, and a former music teacher.[1][2]

Paul Torkelson
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 16B district
21B (2009–2013)
Assumed office
January 6, 2009
Preceded byBrad Finstad
Personal details
Born (1952-07-12) July 12, 1952
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Cindy
Children2
Residence(s)Hanska, Minnesota, U.S.
EducationGustavus Adolphus College (BA)

Education

Torkelson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in instrumental music education from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter in 1974.

Career

In 2006, Governor Tim Pawlenty appointed him to the Minnesota Governor's Clean Water Council, a position he held until his election to the House. He is a member of the Minnesota's Deer Hunters Association, a former vice president of the Minnesota Farm Bureau, and a former chair of St. James Health Services.[3][4]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Torkelson was first elected in 2008, opting to run for the seat after incumbent Republican representative Brad Finstad of Comfrey decided not to seek re-election. He was re-elected in 2010, running unopposed, and 2012.[5]

References
  1. "Torkelson, Paul - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present".
  2. http://paultorkelson.com/about.html
  3. "The Voter's Self Defense System".
  4. "Torkelson, Paul - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present".
  5. "Five Alumni Elected to State Legislature". November 3, 2010.
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