Phil Krinkie

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Philip B. Krinkie (born February 3, 1950) is an American politician from the state of Minnesota. He is a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, from 1991 to 2006, and was a candidate for Minnesota's 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives in 2014 when it was vacated by Michele Bachmann.[1][2]

Philip Krinkie
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 53A district
In office
1991–2006
Personal details
Born (1950-02-03) February 3, 1950 (age 74)
Maplewood, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMary Ramsey
Children1
Residence(s)Shoreview, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma materCoe College
Occupationbusinessman

Krinkie is from Shoreview, Minnesota. He owns a heating and air-conditioning business and is a member of the board of trustees for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.[2] He served as the president of the Taxpayers League of Minnesota, until he resigned to run for Congress.[3]

Born in Maplewood, Minnesota, Krinkie went to Minnehaha Academy High School. He then received his bachelor's degree from Coe College in 1975.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Henry, Devin (July 22, 2013). "Phil Krinkie joins 6th District race". MinnPost. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Ashenmacherwashenmacher, Will (July 20, 2013). "Phil Krinkie joins GOP race to succeed Bachmann". TwinCities.com. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
  3. ^ Henry, Devin (September 16, 2013). "Newspaper publisher Ted Lillie named new Taxpayers League president". MinnPost. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
  4. ^ Minnesota Legislators Past and Present-Philip B. "Phil" Krinkie