Douglas G. Swenson
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
In office
1987–1998
Personal details
Born(1945-08-16)August 16, 1945
St. Peter, Minnesota
DiedFebruary 1, 2009(2009-02-01) (aged 63)
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Political partyRepublican
Alma materGustavus Adolphus College, Hamline University (JD)

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.

Early life and education

Swenson 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 law degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 1971.[1]

Career

After 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

Swenson 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

Swenson passed away on February 1, 2009, due to leukemia at the United Hospital in Saint Paul, Minnesota.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". lrl.mn.gov. 1998-01-15. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  2. ↑ "Six-Term Legislator Turned Judge Fought Drunken Driving" (PDF). Star Tribune. 7 February 2009. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  3. ↑ "New judge leaves behind family ties in Legislature" (PDF). 23 January 1998. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  4. ↑ "Forest Lake Lawmaker Later Served as Judge (Obituary)". St. Paul Pioneer Press. 5 February 2009.
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