Mike Ciresi

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Election Coverage from MPR

Ciresi pours $512,000 of own money into Senate race

Attorney Mike Ciresi spent more than $500,000 on his DFL Senate campaign during the last quarter of 2007, despite saying he would not self-finance his Senate bid. (01/31/2008)

Senate candidates work to get out supporters

For Minnesota's DFL Senate hopefuls, the state precinct caucuses are an important first step in lining up state convention support. (01/29/2008)

Meet the Candidates: Mike Ciresi

Minneapolis attorney Mike Ciresi is one of the Democrats seeking to challenge U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., in this year's election. He takes listener questions as part of Midday's "Meet the Candidates" series. (Midday, 01/29/2008)

Senate candidates learn the pitfalls of online politics

Many candidates are now trying to use social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook to recruit volunteers, communicate with supporters and get their messages out online. (01/24/2008)

DFL delegates weigh electability in Senate race

As Minnesota's precinct caucuses draw near, several DFL activists shared their views about the candidates and what they think is important heading into the endorsement decision. (01/20/2008)

Meet the Candidates: Mike Ciresi

Minneapolis attorney Mike Ciresi, one of the Democrats seeking to challenge U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., in next year's election, is a guest on Midday as part of our "Meet the Candidates" series. (Midday, 12/17/2007)

Senate DFL candidates mix it up at debate

Three Democrats who hope to take on Republican U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman next year came together Friday to talk about the issues. Mike Ciresi, Jim Cohen and Al Franken talked about the war in Iraq, health care, taxes and other issues. (10/05/2007)

Senate race in full swing at fairgrounds

It's not an election year, but the race for U.S. Senate is going strong at the Minnesota State Fair. (08/30/2007)

Despite declining popularity, Coleman comfortable in Senate re-election bid

The Mason-Dixon Research poll says Sen. Norm Coleman presently enjoys more than a 20-percent spread between him and either Al Franken or Mike Ciresi. But his approval rating has slipped below 50 percent. (05/14/2007)

DFL Senate candidates run quiet campaign for delegates

DFLers Mike Ciresi and Al Franken are working behind the scenes to win the support of party activists who will likely vote to endorse a candidate for Senate at next year's DFL state convention. (05/01/2007)

Candidate snapshot

Party: DFL

Biography

Place of Birth: St. Paul, Minn.

Education: JD, University of Minnesota Law School, 1971;
BA, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, 1968

Positions Held: Founder, The Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. Foundation for Education, Public Health and Social Justice; University of St. Thomas board member; University of St. Thomas School of Law board member; Regions Hospital Foundation member; Minnesota Early Learning Foundation member

Business/Professional Experience: Chairman of the Executive Board, Robins, Kaplan, Miller and Ciresi LLP

Religion: Catholic

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