Jerry Janezich

Jerry Janezich
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 5th district
In office January 5, 1993 – January 2, 2001
Preceded by	Ronald Dicklich
Succeeded by	David Tomassoni
Minnesota State Representative for District 5B
In office January 3, 1989 – January 5, 1993
Preceded by	Lona Minne
Succeeded by	David Tomassoni
Personal details
Born	March 16, 1950
Political party	DFL
Spouse(s)	Patricia
Children	3
Residence	Chisholm
Alma mater	St. Cloud State University
Occupation	Bartender and Small Business Owner

Jerry Janezich (born March 16, 1950) is a Minnesota politician, a former member of the Minnesota legislature, and a former candidate for the United States Senate. Janezich served two terms in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and two terms in the Minnesota Senate.

Biography

Janezich was born the son of an iron miner on Minnesota's Iron Range. He received a bachelor's degree in speech from St. Cloud State University. Later, he co-founded and operated a bar in his home town of Chisholm, Minnesota.^[1]

Janezich was first elected to the state house of representatives in 1988, and served two terms, before running successfully for state senate in 1992. In 2000, he sought the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) endorsement for the senate seat held by Republican Sen. Rod Grams. Janezich won the endorsement of his party at its state convention, but lost in the primary election to former State Auditor Mark Dayton.

Janezich retired from politics after his term expired in 2001. He is currently a small business owner in Chisholm. He is married, and has three children.^[2]

References

1. "MPR: Senate Candidate Profile: Jerry Janezich". News.minnesota.publicradio.org. 2000-08-16. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
2. Minnesota Legislators Past and Present