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2nd District: Sharon Marko


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Sharon Marko announced in January 2006 that she would not run for re-election as the state senator from District 57 (primarily Cottage Grove). She pulled out of the race on March 29, 2006. "The obstacles seem insurmountable," she said in a news release. She said she could not spend the time she needed on the congressional campaign and still serve her legislative district.

Candidate Bio

Sharon Marko
Political affiliation:
DFL Party
Born:


Personal:
Married, James Wolcott 2 children .
Resides in Cottage Grove
Occupation:
State senator. Communications consultant.
Education:
BA, Indiana University, communications. Graduate work at University of Minnesota.
Major political experience:
Elected to the Minnesota Senate, 2002. Elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives, 1994.

Links & Resources

Campaign Web site
Document markoforcongress.com
Votetracker - Sharon Marko
Document Legislative record
Senate Web site
Document Sen. Sharon Marko

Candidate Pages

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