Duane Quam
Duane Robert Quam (born July 2, 1960) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 25A, which includes portions of Dodge and Olmsted counties in the southeastern part of the state. He is an engineer by profession.[1]
Duane Quam | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 25A district 29A (2011–2013) | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Randy Demmer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 2, 1960 Rochester, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Spouse(s) | Pat |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Byron, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | University of Texas at Dallas |
| Occupation | Engineer, legislator |
Early life, education, and career
Quam was raised on a farm and graduated from Byron High School in Byron, then went on to the University of Texas at Dallas, earning his B.S. in engineering and his M.S. in physics. He is a former member of the Byron School Board, a past chairman of the Zumbro Education District governing board, a past chairman of the Minnesota State Academic Science Standards writing committee, a past United Way Community Resource Allocation Committee member, and serves as a consultant on educational texts and a participant on several MCA committees.[2][3]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Quam was first elected to the House in 2010, running after incumbent Rep. Randy Demmer opted to run for the U.S. House of Representatives.
2018 debate incident
In October 2018, Quam made headlines when he snatched a microphone from the hand of his opponent, Jamie Mahlberg, during a debate. Quam later tried to hand the mic back to Mahlberg. When she did not take it, he threw it back in front of her.[4][5][6] Quam later apologized.[7]
References
- http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=15366
- http://duanequam.com/
- http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=15366
- A Minnesota Republican snatched his opponent's mic, then dropped it in front of her, Washington Post, Avi Selk, October 10, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- Stolle, Matthew (October 10, 2018). "Quam's mic grab creates a commotion". Rochester Post-Bulletin. Rochester, Minnesota.
Incumbent GOP state Rep. Duane Quam grabs the microphone from the hand of DFL challenger Jamie Mahlberg during a legislative forum held by the League of Women Voters Rochester Monday.
- Selk, Avi (October 10, 2018). "A Minnesota Republican snatched his opponent's mic, then dropped it in front of her". The Washington Post.
Minnesota state Rep. Duane Quam blamed "nerves" after he snatched a mic from Jamie Mahlberg's hands, then lobbed it back at her when he finished talking.
- "Minnesota lawmaker apologizes for yanking mic from opponent duing [sic] forum". Star Tribune. October 10, 2018. Archived from the original on
|archive-url=requires|archive-date=(help).Minnesota state Rep. Duane Quam, R-Byron, apologized for yanking the mic from DFL challenger Jamie Mahlberg during a forum in Rochester on Monday.