Former Rep. Rick Nolan

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Summary

NOLAN, Richard Michael, a Representative from Minnesota; born in Brainerd, Crow Wing County, Minn., December 17, 1943; graduated from Brainerd High School, 1962; attended St. John’s University, Collegeville, Minn., 1962; B.A., University of Minnesota, 1966; postgraduate work in public administration and policy formation, University of Maryland, College Park, Md., 1966; postgraduate work in education, St. Cloud State College, St. Cloud, Minn.; pursued a career in business and education; teacher of social studies in Royalton, Minn., schools, 1968-1972; member of the Minnesota state house of representatives, 1969-1973; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fourth and to the two succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1975-January 3, 1981); was not a candidate for reelection to the Ninety-seventh Congress in 1980; president, U.S. Export Corporation, 1981-1986; president, Minnesota World Trade Center, St. Paul, Minn., 1987-1994; business executive and owner; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Thirteenth and to the succeeding Congress (January 3, 2013-present).

Biographical

Full Name: Richard Michael Nolan
Gender: Male
Pronunciation: rik NOLL-luhn
Date of Birth: Dec. 17, 1943 (age: 80)
Place of Birth: Brainerd, Minn.
Religion: Catholic
Hometown: Brainerd, Minn.
Place of Residence: Crosby, Minn.
Occupation: Business executive
Alternate Name: Richard Nolan

Wikipedia

Family:

Married: Mary Nolan, May 19, 1984

4 children

Miscellaneous Links:

Project VoteSmart

Campaign Links:

X (Twitter), campaign

Facebook, campaign

YouTube, campaign

Social Networking:

Facebook, official

X (Twitter), official

YouTube, official

Instagram, official

Flickr, official

Press Releases

Official press releases »

Education

St. Cloud State College - Postgraduate work, education
University of Maryland, College Park - Graduate studies, public administration and policy formation
University of Minnesota Twin Cities - BA (1966)
Saint John's University (Collegeville, Minn.) - Attended
Brainerd (Minn.) High School - Diploma (1962)

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 2013-Jan. 2, 2019) Ran for Other Office

Member, 8th Congressional District of Minnesota
U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 1975-Jan. 2, 1981) Retired

Member, 6th Congressional District of Minnesota

State Legislature Offices:

Minnesota House of Representatives (1969-1973)

D Representative, District 53A

Election Results

2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

8th Congressional District of Minnesota

Richard Michael Nolan (Rick), 50.17%
Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Stewart Mills, 49.61%
Republican
2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

8th Congressional District of Minnesota

Richard Michael Nolan (Rick), 48.51%
Democrat

Stewart Mills, 47.11%
Republican

Ray Skip Sandman, 4.30%
Green
2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)

8th Congressional District of Minnesota

Richard Michael Nolan (Rick), 54.28%
Democrat

Raymond John Cravaack Jr. (Chip), 45.39%
Republican
1979 (Nov. 7, 1978 election)

6th Congressional District of Minnesota

Richard Michael Nolan (Rick), 55.28%
Democrat

Russ Bjorhus, 44.72%
Republican
1977 (Nov. 2, 1976 election)

6th Congressional District of Minnesota

Richard Michael Nolan (Rick), 59.79%
Democrat

James Anderson (Jim), 40.21%
Republican

Employment History

8th Congressional District of Minnesota (July 2011-Nov. 2012)

Congressional Candidate
World Trade Center Corp. (1987-1994)

President
U.S. Export Corp. (1981-1986)

President
Royalton (Minn.) Schools (1968-1972)

Social Studies Teacher

Associated Organizations

Own leadership PAC:

Restore Democracy

Owner:

Emily Forest Products
President/CEO

Election campaign:

Nolan For Congress Volunteer Committee (Minnesota)

Board membership:

World Trade Center Corp. (1983-1987)
Chairman

Awards

Freedom to Fly Award (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) (March 2018)
Distinguished Community Health Advocate Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2018)
Friend of the National Parks Award (National Parks Conservation Association) (Feb. 2017)
Golden Triangle Award (National Farmers Union) (Sept. 2016)

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Privately Financed Travel

1 trip taken in 2013 costing $19,109

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Trip Destinations:

Trip Sponsors:

American Israel Education Foundation

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2015 (Amendment), 2014, 2013, 2013 (Amendment)
Election Candidate: 2012
Extension Letter: 2017
Termination: 2019
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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $54,150.54
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