Preceded by Becky Lourey Role Politician Name Tony Lourey | Occupation farmer, legislator Children 3 Spouse Marlana Lourey | |
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Born August 15, 1967 (age 56)
Kerrick, Minnesota ( 1967-08-15 ) Political party Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Alma mater University of Minnesota Party Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Residence Kerrick, Minnesota, United States Education University of Minnesota, Hamline University, Hamline University School of Law | ||
Candidate interview Sen. Tony Lourey
Tony Lourey (born August 15, 1967) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 11, which includes portions of Carlton, Kanabec, Pine and St. Louis counties in the northeastern part of the state.
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- Candidate interview Sen Tony Lourey
- Early life education and career
- Minnesota Senate
- Personal life
- References
Early life, education, and career
Lourey received a B.A. from the University of Minnesota, and is currently attending Hamline University School of Law. Prior to his election to the Senate, he was a township supervisor in Kerrick.
Minnesota Senate
Lourey was first elected in 2006, and was re-elected in 2010 and 2012, succeeding his mother, Becky Lourey, who opted not to seek re-election after serving in the legislature since 1991.
Personal life
He and his wife, Marlana, have three children. They are the owners of the Askov American newspaper, which was founded by former legislator and governor Hjalmar Petersen.