Gene Dornink

Gene Dornink (born December 30, 1962) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A Republican, he represents District 27, which includes portions of Dodge, Faribault, Freeborn, Mower, and Steele counties in southeastern Minnesota.

Gene Dornink
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 27th district
Assumed office
January 5, 2021
Preceded byDan Sparks
Personal details
Born (1962-12-30) December 30, 1962
Austin, Minnesota
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Vicky
Children12
ResidenceHayfield, Minnesota
Alma materAustin Area Vocational-Technical Institute
OccupationSelf-employed

Minnesota Senate

Dornink defeated Democrat incumbent Dan Sparks in the 2020 election.[1]

Personal life

Dornink and his wife, Vicky, have twelve children. They reside in Hayfield.[2]

Electoral history

2020 Minnesota State Senate District 27 - 2020
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic (DFL) Dan Sparks (Incumbent) 17,941 44.37 -10.39
Republican Gene Dornink 19,759 48.87 +3.70
Minnesota State Senate District 27 - 2016
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic (DFL) Dan Sparks (Incumbent) 20540 54.76 -13.46
Republican Gene Dornink 16944 45.17 +13.48

References

  1. Stultz, Sarah (2020-11-05). "Dornink wins District 27 Senate seat". Albert Lea Tribune. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
  2. "Guest Column: Dornink is quite a 'gem of a person' running for Senate". Albert Lea Tribune. 2016-09-20. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
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