Douglas G. Swenson (August 16, 1945 – February 1, 2009) was an American politician, lawyer, and judge. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives as a Republican and later as a Minnesota district court judge.
Douglas G. Swenson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1987–1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 16, 1945 St. Peter, Minnesota |
| Died | February 1, 2009 (aged 63) Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Gustavus Adolphus College, Hamline University (JD) |
Early life and education
editSwenson was born in St. Peter, Minnesota and graduated from Bethany Lutheran High School in Mankato, Minnesota, in 1963. He pursued higher education at Gustavus Adolphus College and then earned his Juris Doctor degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 1971.[1]
Career
editAfter completing his legal education, Swenson practiced law in Forest Lake, Minnesota. His legal career was complemented by his involvement in politics. Swenson served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1987 to 1998, representing the Republican Party. Swenson was known for his work on public safety issues and was instrumental in creating laws to toughen penalties for driving while intoxicated and addressing underage drinking.[2] He was succeeded in the Legislature by his brother, Howard Swenson.[3]
After his tenure in the House, he continued his career in the judiciary as a Minnesota district court judge.[1]
Personal life
editSwenson resided in Forest Lake, Minnesota with his wife and family, where he was an active member of the community. He was a Lutheran.[1]
Death
editSwenson passed away on February 1, 2009, due to leukemia at the United Hospital in Saint Paul, Minnesota.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". lrl.mn.gov. 1998-01-15. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ "Six-Term Legislator Turned Judge Fought Drunken Driving" (PDF). Star Tribune. 7 February 2009. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ "New judge leaves behind family ties in Legislature" (PDF). 23 January 1998. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ "Forest Lake Lawmaker Later Served as Judge (Obituary)". St. Paul Pioneer Press. 5 February 2009.
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