House members give farewell speeches

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Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Office

House members give farewell speeches
published 5/16/2010

While several House members have previously announced their intention not to run for their seat, on the last night of session, Rep. Larry Haws (DFL-St. Cloud) announced during farewell speeches that he, too, is stepping down.

Other House members who previously announced they will not be seeking re-election are:

• Rep. Karla Bigham (DFL-Cottage Grove)
• Rep. Laura Brod (R-New Prague)
• Rep. Rob Eastlund (R-Isanti)
• Rep. Jeremy Kalin (DFL-North Branch)
• Rep. Paul Kohls (R-Victoria)
• Rep. Marty Seifert (R-Marshall)
• Rep. Cy Thao (DFL-St. Paul)

This year both the House and Senate are up for election, as are the executive branch offices. House members retiring to seek a different elected office are:

Governor
House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher (DFL-Mpls)
Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Delano)

Secretary of State
Rep. Dan Severson (R-Sauk Rapids)

Senate seat
Rep. Doug Magnus (R-Slayton)

U.S. 1st Congressional District
Rep. Randy Demmer (R-Hayfield)

- Lee Ann Schutz