Rod Grams
American politician, television personality and businessman (1948-2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rodney Dwight "Rod" Grams (February 4, 1948 – October 8, 2013) was a politician from Minnesota and a radio personality. He served as a Republican in both the United States House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Grams first began as a TV News anchor, but quit his job in order to run for the senate.[1]
Quick Facts United States Senator from Minnesota, Preceded by ...
Rod Grams | |
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United States Senator from Minnesota | |
In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2001 | |
Preceded by | David Durenberger |
Succeeded by | Mark Dayton |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 6th district | |
In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Gerry Sikorski |
Succeeded by | Bill Luther |
Personal details | |
Born | (1948-02-04)February 4, 1948 Princeton, Minnesota |
Died | October 8, 2013(2013-10-08) (aged 65) Crown, Minnesota |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Christine Gunhus |
Alma mater | Brown College Anoka-Ramsey Community College Carroll University |
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