Richard Nolan
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Richard Michael Nolan is running for United States Congress in the 8th district of Minnesota . He was a Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) U.S. Representative from Minnesota's 6th congressional district
in the 94th
, 95th
, and 96th congresses
, (January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1981). He did not run for reelection in 1980.
As a founder, chairman and president of the Minnesota World Trade Center Corporation under Governor Rudy Perpich, Nolan helped Minnesota companies export their products and generate jobs across the state. He was also the Chairman of the International Association of World Trade Centers Trade Policy Committee, world’s largest private sector international trade group.
Nolan was named a “Most Respected” Member of US Congress (1975-1981) by nationally syndicated columnist and Congressional critic, Jack Anderson
.
Nolan first served in elected office as a member of State House of Representatives for 8th District’s Morrison County.
Some of his other political experiences include:
•“Bread for the World Distinguished Service Award“, Recipient
•“Brilliant and effective” as described by Minneapolis Star Tribune
In 2007, he endorsed Connecticut
U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd
's campaign for President of the United States
, and traveled the state of Iowa
campaigning on his behalf.
. Nolan won an 8th district straw poll of central committee delegates, which include county chairs, associate chairs and officers. Out of the four Democratic candidates, he received 55 percent of the vote, while the next closest total was 21 percent for Dan Fanning, with Tarryl Clark and Jeff Anderson receiving less than 3 percent.
Rick Nolan has received endorsements from a number of present and former elected officials, including Iron Range delegation member Tom Anzelc, former State Rep. and Eveleth Mayor Joe Begich, former State Senator and Chisholm native George Perpich (District 5), former Minnesota Senate President Don Samuelson of Brainerd, State Rep. John Ward of Brainerd (12A), State Rep. John Persell (4A) of Bemidji, the House Assistant Minority Leader; State Rep. and Bemidji native Ryan Winkler (44B); former State Rep. Kris Hasskamp of Crosby, former State Senator Becky Lourey of Kerrick (District 8) and former Rep. Tim Faust (8B) from Mora. He has also received the support of several Labor Leaders from Duluth AFL-CIO Central Labor Body President Dan O'Neill, Carlton County Labor Body President Mike Kuitu, Northeast Minnesota Central Labor body President Al Netland and Iron Range Labor Assembly President Tom Cvar.
Minnesota's 6th congressional district
Minnesota's 6th congressional district includes most or all of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright, Anoka, and Washington counties. The district is Republican-leaning with a CPVI of R + 7. It is currently represented by Republican Michele Bachmann....
in the 94th
94th United States Congress
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, 95th
95th United States Congress
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, and 96th congresses
96th United States Congress
The Ninety-sixth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1979 to January 3, 1981, during the last two years...
, (January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1981). He did not run for reelection in 1980.
Personal life
Rick Nolan was born and raised in the 8th District. A father and grandfather, Nolan has been married to Mary Nolan for 27 years. He has been locally involved as Chairman of the Mission Township Planning Committee, president and board member of the Central Lakes College foundation raising scholarship money for disadvantaged students of all ages, and lecturer and volunteer for the Initiative Foundation on Serving in Public Office. Nolan is a hunter and a fisherman who taps maple syrup in spring and harvests wild rice in the fall.Business experience
Nolan has been a successful local business owner, with a successful sawmill and wood pallet factory in Emily, which is now owned and operated by his son-in-law and daughter.As a founder, chairman and president of the Minnesota World Trade Center Corporation under Governor Rudy Perpich, Nolan helped Minnesota companies export their products and generate jobs across the state. He was also the Chairman of the International Association of World Trade Centers Trade Policy Committee, world’s largest private sector international trade group.
Past political experience
Nolan served in the Minnesota State Legislature from 1968-1972.Nolan was named a “Most Respected” Member of US Congress (1975-1981) by nationally syndicated columnist and Congressional critic, Jack Anderson
Jack Anderson
Jack Northman Anderson was an American newspaper columnist, syndicated by United Features Syndicate, considered one of the fathers of modern investigative journalism...
.
Nolan first served in elected office as a member of State House of Representatives for 8th District’s Morrison County.
Some of his other political experiences include:
- “Presidential Commission on World Hunger”, Chief Congressional sponsor and Presidential appointee to Commission (1978-80)
- “Rural Development Policy Act of 1980”, Chief Congressional Sponsor; featured as major accomplishment by Carter Administration
- Member of House Agriculture Committee responsible for food, nutrition, agricultural production, and agricultural finance programs;
- Chairman of Family Farms and Rural Development Agriculture Subcommittee, and member of Dairy Subcommittee and Livestock and Feed Grains Subcommittee
- Congressional delegate to European Parliamentary Exchange
- Negotiated American Political Prisoner Release and Agricultural Exchange with Cuban President Fidel Castro (1977)
•“Bread for the World Distinguished Service Award“, Recipient
•“Brilliant and effective” as described by Minneapolis Star Tribune
In 2007, he endorsed Connecticut
Connecticut
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U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd
Christopher Dodd
Christopher John "Chris" Dodd is an American lawyer, lobbyist, and Democratic Party politician who served as a United States Senator from Connecticut for a thirty-year period ending with the 111th United States Congress....
's campaign for President of the United States
President of the United States
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, and traveled the state of Iowa
Iowa
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campaigning on his behalf.
2012 campaign for U.S. Congress
Nolan formally announced his candidacy for United States Congress on July 12, 2011. Nolan is running against incumbent U.S. Congressman Chip CravaackChip Cravaack
Raymond "Chip" Cravaack is the U.S. Representative for northeastern serving since January 2011. In his first try for political office, he upset 18-term Democratic incumbent Jim Oberstar by a margin of 4,400 votes to become the first Republican since 1947 to represent the district...
. Nolan won an 8th district straw poll of central committee delegates, which include county chairs, associate chairs and officers. Out of the four Democratic candidates, he received 55 percent of the vote, while the next closest total was 21 percent for Dan Fanning, with Tarryl Clark and Jeff Anderson receiving less than 3 percent.
Rick Nolan has received endorsements from a number of present and former elected officials, including Iron Range delegation member Tom Anzelc, former State Rep. and Eveleth Mayor Joe Begich, former State Senator and Chisholm native George Perpich (District 5), former Minnesota Senate President Don Samuelson of Brainerd, State Rep. John Ward of Brainerd (12A), State Rep. John Persell (4A) of Bemidji, the House Assistant Minority Leader; State Rep. and Bemidji native Ryan Winkler (44B); former State Rep. Kris Hasskamp of Crosby, former State Senator Becky Lourey of Kerrick (District 8) and former Rep. Tim Faust (8B) from Mora. He has also received the support of several Labor Leaders from Duluth AFL-CIO Central Labor Body President Dan O'Neill, Carlton County Labor Body President Mike Kuitu, Northeast Minnesota Central Labor body President Al Netland and Iron Range Labor Assembly President Tom Cvar.